Council taken to court for closing public gallery at meetings
Council taken to court for closing public gallery at meetings
Yarra Ranges Council said in April it was closing its meetings due to intimidatory behaviour by some members of the public. Now an associate of a conspiracy group that has been disrupting local government meetings has taken the council to court.
Councils need to be transparent and accountable to the public, but people who disrupt our governmental process also need to be held accountable for their actions.
If someone creates a disturbance during a court case, they are arrested by the bailiffs and charged with contempt of court. When complete and utter nutters invade council meetings and prevent councillors from making decisions for the benefit of the community, they also need to be made accountable.
Disrupt council forcing shut down. Sue council for shutting down. Classic play at this point.