Council to appeal the VCAT Decision of Dance v Hume City Council

Published on 20 December 2022

Council is disappointed with the VCAT decision of Justice Quigley in the case of Dance V Hume City Council and believes it has negative implications for the Councillor Conduct Framework in Victoria. 

As such, on Monday 19 December Council resolved to commence an appeal to the Court of Appeal and notify the Minister for Local Government of the action being undertaken. 

Council is aware of the cost impacts of the decision to appeal, however there are wider governance matters of relevance to the local government sector that need to be clarified as a result of the VCAT decision. 

Given Council is lodging an appeal, no further comments on this issue will be made. 

Read more on the case at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)