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Elizabeth Flanagan

Principal

Bachelor of Laws

  • Water
  • Government
  • Planning and Environment
  • Building Regulation
  • Prosecutions

Elizabeth's practice focuses on prosecution, enforcement and compliance for local government. She represents councils in the Magistrates’ Court, the Building Appeals Board and VCAT. She also provides advice and training to her local government clients - about amendments, building surveyors, building inspectors as well as about all aspects of carrying out a prosecution (from evidence gathering to the process through the courts).

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

Leadership

  • Member, VMBSG
  • Member, Planning Enforcement Officers Association 
  • Member, Environmental Health Professionals Australia
  • Member, Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association