One of the difficulties in dealing with Code of Conduct complaints against Councillors is the reluctance recently of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) to review the primary findings of the Conduct Reviewer.
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A year on from representing Clr Renkema-Lang from Kiama I am very pleased to have represented Clr Kellie Darley from Parramatta succeed in having judgment in her favour in a case in which there were many similarities.
The NSW Code of Conduct for Councillors desperately needs an overhaul and I’m pleased Minister Hoenig is finally beginning the process.
James Ryan, September 2025