Supreme court dismisses case brought by Darren Dickson, who claimed council failed to meaningfully engage residents over urban design framework for Monbulk
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A Victorian council’s decision to hold meetings online did not prevent residents from participating in the democratic process, a supreme court judge has found.
In April, Yarra Ranges council announced it would close its public gallery for council meetings, citing verbal abuse and intimidation from some of those attending, including members of the conspiracist group My Place.
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