Elizabeth Flanagan

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Principal

Bachelor of Laws

P: +61 3 9609 1524

E: eflanagan@rk.com.au

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Water
Government

Planning and Environment
Building Regulation

Elizabeth is located in our Government, Planning and Environment group working predominantly for Local Government in prosecutions and enforcement in the Magistrates’ Court, the Building Appeals Board and VCAT.

Experience

Prosecution, enforcement and compliance for Local Government - Building Act, Planning & Environment Act, Public Health and Wellbeing Act, Domestic Animals Act and Local Laws
Advising on the Building Act and the Building Regulations
Heritage Act reviews before both the Heritage Council and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Appearances before:
- Magistrate Court
- Building Appeals Board
- The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
- County Court (appeals)
- Supreme Court and Heritage Council Proceedings
Client Education: Amendments to the Building Act, the Building Regulations and related issues (building surveyors and building inspectors)
Providing general advice and training to Local Government
Providing advice and training to Local Government in relation to all aspects of carrying out a prosecution (from evidence gathering to the process through the Courts)
Regular attendee and speaker at the Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group (VMBSG) meetings.

Leadership

Member, Law Institute of Victoria
Member, VMBSG
Member, Planning Enforcement Officers Association
Member, Environmental Health Professionals Australia
Member, Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association