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Chain of Responsibility (COR) and Load Restraint

Works/Infra

Duration: 3 hrs
Investment: $430 incl GST pp ($3,950 incl GST capped at 20 participants)
Delivery: Face 2 Face 

 

Target Audience

Council staff or contractors to councils involved in the heavy vehicle supply chain; i.e. transport and logistics managers, heavy vehicle drivers and operators, logistics staff involved in load preparation, loading and unloading of heavy vehicles and transfer station/depot/warehouse receiving staff.

 

Overview

The Heavy Vehicle National Law ensures that every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities. Severe penalties apply when regulations are not adhered to. 

As a party in the supply chain, it is important to have safety management systems and controls in place, such as business practices, training, procedures and review processes that:
  • Identify, assess, evaluate, and control risk;
  • Manage compliance with speed, fatigue, mass, dimension, loading and vehicle standards; requirements through identified best practice;
  • Involve regular reporting, including to executive officers and 
  • Document or record actions taken to manage safety.

Session includes a depot vehicle and load restraint equipment inspection. 

Key Learnings

  • COR background and National Heavy Vehicle Law changes
  • Chain of Responsibility- What is it?
  • Scope of COR: responsible parties, national regulation compliance
  • COR Policy: Proactive risk management
  • Corporate Liability
  • Examples of Breaches
  • Load restraint: Legislative requirements, vehicle and restraint capacity
  • Questions and scenarios

 

Facilitator

Peter McWhinnie, Paragon Work Health Safety, Member of Safety Institute of Australia
Graduate Diploma of Organisational Safety Management (Uni SA), Cert IV in Transport, Warehousing and Logistics, Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety, Diploma of Quality Auditing, Nationally accredited workplace trainer and assessor (Cert IV TAE), Diploma of Business, Diploma of Management.

Experience: Mining and construction worker, demolition team leader, transport fleet manager, truck driver for MC, heavy machinery operator, parks and gardens maintenance, workplace training and assessment.

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

Council and Committee Meeting Procedure

Legal

Duration: Half Day 
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​

 

Target Audience

New and returning Elected Members, council committee members, CEO, Governance Officers, Executives, Personal Assistants, Administration Officers.
 

Overview

The Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2013 provide for the conduct of Council and Council Committee meetings. This session breaks down the meeting procedures to assist council and committees to conduct more efficient and productive meetings.
 

 

Key Learnings

  • Legislative requirements regarding council and committee meetings under the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2013
  • The application of the provisions of the Act and the Regulations in relation to procedures at Council and Council Committee meetings
  • Roles and responsibilities of those attending council and committee meetings
  • Knowledge and skills required to contribute effectively to the decision making processes
 

 

Facilitator

Felice D’Agostino, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Felice assists and provides advice to local authorities on a wide variety of matters involving statutory interpretation, administrative law, governance, public administration, freedom of information, and public integrity. She has extensive experience in delivering high quality training seminars, workshops and conferences across her many specialisations.

The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia. 

 

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

Dog Management

Legal

Duration: Half day
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Webinar 
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​

 

Target Audience

  • Employees/ contractors of councils who are managers
  • Team leaders and animal management officers/rangers/authorised officers under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995

 

Overview

This training is designed for officers who respond to requests made by the public to pick-up and manage wandering and injured dogs and who conduct investigations as a result of breaches of the legislation. 
  

 

Key Learnings

  • The legislation, specifically concentrating on all recent amendments and its effect on council processes and procedures
  • Public officer duties and the powers of authorised officers pursuant to the legislation who give directions and cautions and who conduct of investigations
  • The issuing of expiation notices and civil orders pursuant to the Act.
  • The legislation dealing with the seizure and detention of animals and the appropriate forms to complete upon utilising these powers

 

Facilitator

Paul Kelly, Partner, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Paul Kelly is a Partner in the firm’s specialist Local Government Governance & Regulatory Services Team.  Paul’s experience includes governance, policy advice, administrative law issues and statutory interpretation. Representing client councils in contested matters in the Magistrates Court, the Liquor Licensing Court and Tribunal, the District Court, the Supreme Court and the Environment, Resources and Development Court, is a principal area of Paul’s practice.

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

 

Freedom of Information, Records Management and Confidentiality

Legal

Duration: Half Day  
Investment: $430 incl GST pp 
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar

 

Target Audience

Governance staff, records management staff and CEOs. 

 

Overview

This session focuses on the interaction between local government freedom of information, records management, confidentiality and disclosure obligations. In this course we will provide an overview of: 

  • the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA) (FOI Act) including what information is accessible under the FOI Act and documents exempt from disclosure; 
  • records management obligations;
  • Confidentiality obligations under the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) (LG Act); and
  • Requirements under the LG Act to make documents and information publicly available.

Key Learnings

  • Understanding what documents can be accessed under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA)
  • Record management obligations
  • Confidentiality orders under the LG Act and their effect.

Facilitator

Felice D’Agostino, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Felice assists and provides advice to local authorities on a wide variety of matters involving statutory interpretation, administrative law, governance, public administration, freedom of information, and public integrity. She has extensive experience in delivering high quality training seminars, workshops and conferences across her many specialisations.

Dale Mazzachi, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
With a passion for public sector governance and regulatory control, Dale has been helping councils and other local authorities to govern, protect and enhance their local communities for over 10 years. Dale frequently presents workshops and training sessions for a wide variety of public sector clients and lectures in environmental health law at Flinders University.

The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia.

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

Governance Officer Workshop: Council Member Behavioural Management Framework

Legal

Duration: Half day
Investment: $430 inc GST per person
Delivery: Face to face & Webinar

 

Target Audience

Governance Officers only

Please note: this session is NOT designed for Elected Members.​

 

Overview

This course will involve a detailed consideration of the new behavioural management framework to assist governance officers support their councils and council members.  The following elements of the framework will be discussed:
 
  • Council Member Integrity Provisions
  • Behavioural Standards 
  • Action that can be taken for breaches of the Behavioural Standards
  • Health and safety duties and the giving of directions to Council members 
  • Role and function of Behavioural Standards Panel
  • Referrals and complaints to the Behavioural Standards Panel
  • Misbehaviour, repeated misbehaviour and serious misbehaviour
  • Role and Function of the Ombudsman
  • Behavioural Support Policies
  • LGA Model Behavioural Management Policy
  • Complaints to the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal

 

Facilitator

Felice D’Agostino‚ Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Felice assists and provides advice to local authorities on a wide variety of matters involving statutory interpretation, administrative law, governance, public administration, freedom of information, and public integrity. She has extensive experience in delivering high quality training seminars, workshops and conferences across her many specialisations. 

Dale Mazzachi, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
With a passion for public sector governance and regulatory control, Dale has been helping councils and other local authorities to govern, protect and enhance their local communities for over 10 years. Dale frequently presents workshops and training sessions for a wide variety of public sector clients and lectures in environmental health law at Flinders University.

The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia.  

 

Additional Information

No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.

Please note: this session is NOT designed for Elected Members.​

 

Introduction to Legal Obligations - Employee Entitlements for Payroll and Finance Officers

Legal

Duration: Half Day  
Investment: $430 incl GST pp 
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar
(Delivery methods are subject to change)

 

Target Audience

Payroll Officers, Finance Officers, Human Resources

 

Overview

Payroll and Finance Officers take care of wages and salaries, which, generally, is one of the largest expenditures for councils. It is important for officers to have an understanding of employee entitlements under the various awards and industrial instruments in order for them to correctly prepare and process these entitlements.  

This session provides an overview of the minimum employee entitlements prescribed by various awards, and how it interacts with enterprise agreements.

 

Key Learnings

  • Employee entitlements under the SAMSOA and LGE Award;
  • Different classifications, rates of pay and allowances;
  • Pay, overtime and penalty rates; and
  • Leave entitlements, TOIL and RDOs

 

Facilitator

Sathish Dasan, Principal – Employment and Industrial Relations, Governance – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Sathish is the Principal in charge of the Norman Waterhouse Employment & Industrial Relations, Insurance, and Governance & Regulatory teams. Sathish has been named as one of Australia’s leading lawyers in Doyle’s Legal Guide for the last ten years and has earned a reputation as one of South Australia’s pre-eminent specialists in the respective fields of industrial relations, local government and administrative law. 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

Introduction to Legal Obligations - Good Governance

Legal

Duration: Half Day  
Investment: $430 incl GST pp 
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar
(Delivery methods are subject to change)

 

Target Audience

All new council staff and staff who take on a governance officer role

 

Overview

Following the Introduction to Local Government course, this session focuses on good governance in Local Government. Participants will gain an understanding of the practices, procedures and systems within Local Government, as well as an overview of the decision-making powers of councils.

We will discuss what ‘governance’ is within the Local Government context and why good governance is necessary for accountability and successful operation of a council.  

 

Key Learnings

  • Overview of the decision making powers of councils including delegations and meeting procedures
  • Understanding duties and responsibilities of public officers
  • Legislative compliance obligations under the Local Government Act 1999 (SA)
  • Understanding the oversight and accountability under the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2012 (SA)
  • Developing skills in relation to community engagement

 

Facilitator

Felice D’Agostino, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Felice assists and provides advice to local authorities on a wide variety of matters involving statutory interpretation, administrative law, governance, public administration, freedom of information, and public integrity. She has extensive experience in delivering high quality training seminars, workshops and conferences across her many specialisations.

The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia. 

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

Introduction to Legal Obligations - Rates

Legal

Duration: Half Day  
Investment: $430 incl GST pp 
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar
(Delivery methods are subject to change)

 

Target Audience

New and intermediate rates and finance officers

 

Overview

Following the Introduction to Local Government course, this session focuses on ‘rates’ within Local Government. Councils must tax their constituents in order to provide services which benefit those constituents. This is a fundamental feature of representative government. In the case of local government, the power to tax is conferred by the ‘rating’ provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA).

The power to tax is a power which must be exercised equitably and accurately, and strictly in accordance with the parameters set out by legislation. The work of rates and finance officers is vital to local government, and so all rates and finance officers must have a proper understanding of the legal basis of rating. 

 

Key Learnings

  • The different types of rates and charges which may be imposed under the Local Government Act 1999 (SA)
  • Elements of rates, including fixed charges, value of land, differentiating factors, minimum rates, and maximum rates
  • When, why and how separate rates, service rates and service charges may be imposed
  • Procedural requirements for the adoption of rates and charges
  • Mandatory rebates, discretionary rebates, postponements, and remissions
  • The assessment record
  • Requirements for rates notices
  • Whom a council can recover rates from, and the consequences of default by a ratepayer

 

Facilitator

Felice D’Agostino, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Felice assists and provides advice to local authorities on a wide variety of matters involving statutory interpretation, administrative law, governance, public administration, freedom of information, and public integrity. She has extensive experience in delivering high quality training seminars, workshops and conferences across her many specialisations. 

The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia.  

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

Local Government and You

Governance

Duration: Half day 
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Webinar
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​

 

Target Audience

All Council Staff

 

Overview

Previously called ‘Local Government – An Introduction’, this updated program includes new information about being a Public Officer under the Local Government Act 1999.

Working in the local government sector is a meaningful and a rewarding experience and an opportunity to build and grow local communities. Being part of the public service at the local level presents exciting opportunities and challenges to truly – make a difference!

‘Local Government and You’ provides an overview of the Local Government sector and the important role it plays.

With the use of relevant local government case studies this program provides robust underpinning knowledge about the way Local Governments are constituted, the separation of roles between the Council and the Administration and the responsibilities of working in a compliance environment.

 

Key Learnings

  • The different levels of government and why they exist;
  • The separation of powers and duties;
  • The role of Mayors, Councillors, the CEO and council employees (what it means to be a Public Officer);
  • The impact Local Governments have on communities;
  • How decisions are made about the services councils provide;
  • The importance of protecting privacy and confidentiality and
  • How you can contribute to a positive work culture while strengthening council and sector reputation within the community.


LGA Training also have a number of training offerings that may be of interest to council staff keen to further broaden their understanding of the Local Government sector:
 

 

Facilitator

Rowena McLean, Sector Development Director - LGA

 

Additional Information

No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

Planning Act Essentials

Legal

Duration: Half Day
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery Options: Face 2 Face & Webinar
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​

 

Target Audience

Elected Members 

 

Overview

Planning matters are a significant interest to the community.  It is important elected members have an understanding of the planning system in South Australia and how it relates to local communities.

This session will be delivered in partnership with the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure and provide an overview of the essentials of the state planning system, the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 that will be fully operational in July 2020. 

 

Additional Information

Participants are encouraged to also attend the Council Assessment Panel session for a more a detailed overview on how planning assessment works within council. 

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

 

Section 101A: Development Act Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee

Legal

Duration: Half Day
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar 
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​  

 

Target Audience

  • Senior Managers
  • Planning Officers
  • Engineers
  • Community Development Officers
  • Economic Development Officers
  • Administration Officers/Executive Assistants

All Council Officers responsible for the preparation of Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee meeting agendas and minutes.
 

 

Overview

The Development Act 1993 (Section 101A) requires Councils to establish Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committees. Such a Committee provides advice to Council on the extent to which the Council's strategic planning and development policies accord with the State Planning Strategy:
  • To assist Council in undertaking its strategic planning and monitoring function (relating to achieving orderly and efficient development, transport and land use planning, affordable housing); and
  • Providing advice to Council on Strategic Directions Reports and Development Plan Amendments.

 

Key Learnings

  • Governance requirements of Section 101A of the Development Act
  • Functions of the Committee
  • Relationship to the Local Government Act
  • Terms of Reference, membership, reporting requirements and delegations
  • Interrelationship to Council's Development Assessment function and role of the CDAP/RDAP
  • What exemptions might apply.

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

 

Section 48: Notices under the Water Industry Act 2012

Legal

Duration: Half day 
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face 2 Face
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​

 

Target Audience

Council Staff who work within the jurisdiction of the Water Industry Act 2012

 

Overview

The Water Industry Act 2012, along with associated regulations and standards, is the legislative frame work through which councils can provide retail water services. Registration as a “Water Industry Entity” under the Act is necessary in order for a council to provide wastewater, storm water, and other services. As Water Industry Entities, councils are granted wide-ranging functions and powers to  establish services and infrastructure, and to enforce the proper maintenance of those services and infrastructure.
This session focuses on one power in particular: the power to issue a notice under Section 48 of the Water Industry Act 2012 requiring an owner of land to connect to sewerage infrastructure (“Section 48 Notice”).

 

Key Learnings

  • Council’s role in the Water Industry Act framework
  • Authorisations and delegations under the Water Industry Act
  • State Government approvals required before any Section 48 Notice can be issued
  • Legislatively required content of a Section 48 Notice
  • When to issue a Section 48 Notice
  • When to enter land, take action, and recover costs
  • Following up connections and enforcing the customer’s infrastructure obligations
  • Fundamentals of good investigation procedure and evidence gathering techniques
  • Authority to issue expiation notices and to prosecute

 

Facilitator

Paul Kelly, Partner, Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Paul Kelly is a Partner in the firm’s specialist Local Government Governance & Regulatory Services Team.  Paul’s experience includes governance, policy advice, administrative law issues and statutory interpretation. Representing client councils in contested matters in the Magistrates Court, the Liquor Licensing Court and Tribunal, the District Court, the Supreme Court and the Environment, Resources and Development Court, is a principal area of Paul’s practice.

 

Additional Information

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face 2 Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.

 

 

Understanding your obligations under the Burial and Cremation Act 2013 and Regulations

Governance

Duration: Half day
Investment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face 2 Face
(Delivery methods are subject to change)​

 

Target Audience

All Council Staff.

 

Overview

Since 2013 in the state of South Australia there has been a single Act and Regulations covering all burials and cremations in South Australia. This course is designed to inform all attendees of their rights and importantly their obligations for ensuring compliance with this legislation.

 

Key Learnings

  • The record keeping obligations under The Act.
  • What is an Interment Right?
  • What is a Plain English Statement?
  • What registers must be kept?
  • What must happen before a burial or cremation can take place?
  • Ownership of Monuments
  • Who takes over an interment right when the current holder dies?
  • Can Interment Rights be issued for a period of time or in perpetuity
  • What are the obligations regarding refunds for surrendered unexercised interment rights;
  • General compliance requirement
  • 30-minute discussion – ‘6 years on’ – the common questions and issues that have arisen as a result of the new legislation.
  • FAQ’s (from experience)

 

Facilitator

Michael Robertson, CEO - Adelaide Cemeteries
Adelaide Cemeteries is the largest provider of cemetery services to the South Australian community and a self-funded statutory authority of the South Australian Government.

Michael has led the charge to position Adelaide Cemeteries as the industry leader for environmental sustainability in Australia.

He spearheaded innovative changes which saw Adelaide Cemeteries be the first in the nation to receive international environmental accreditation.

He oversaw the design of the new $23 million multi-function community facility at Enfield Memorial Park.
Michael is also passionate about ensuring cemeteries are integral parts of the local communities in which they operate. He is working to create community fruit and vegetable gardens and Enfield will have electric vehicle charging points.

Michael has more than 20 years’ executive management experience and holds an MBA.

 

Additional Information

The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority has kindly offered to deliver this program Face to Face at the Reflection Rooms, Enfield Memorial Park, off Gordon Street, Clearview. An optional tour of the crematorium and a burial site set-up will now be offered to those who attend Memorial Park.

What ‘Delivery Options’ are available for this session?
If a session is scheduled, the delivery options can be found below in the location field of the ‘Upcoming Workshops’ section. (Address = Face to Face delivery, Webinar = Virtual delivery)
 
No ‘Dates’ scheduled?
Complete our ‘Enquiry Form’ to be added to our waitlist and notified of upcoming dates.
 
Interested in having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council?
Check your eligibility by requesting an 'In-house eQuote’.
 
For further information about the content of this program, please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
Please understand that by registering, you are accepting our policy conditions. For a copy of our policies, please click here.