Authorised Persons and Enforcement

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


Target Audience

Staff appointed as Authorised Persons or those supporting animal management and compliance functions.


Overview

This session provides a comprehensive look at the roles, powers, and legal responsibilities of Authorised Persons. It explores practical approaches to managing compliance, including how to undertake investigations, gather and record evidence, issue notices, and make enforcement decisions. Participants will gain insights into professional standards and ethical decision-making in enforcement roles.


Key Learnings

  • Powers and duties of Authorised Persons
  • Investigative best practices
  • Evidence collection and documentation
  • Enforcement techniques and decision-making 


Facilitator

Paul Kelly, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers

Paul Kelly is a Partner in the firm’s specialist Local Government Governance & Regulatory Services Team. Paul prepares and delivers workshops, briefings and seminars on behalf of Norman Waterhouse to councils on regulatory matters, civil enforcement and prosecution proceedings dealing with a range of legislations.
 
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.  
 
Please email training@lga.sa.gov.au to express your interest in this training. The program is scheduled to begin in July 2025, and we will notify you as soon as the schedule is finalised.
 

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