Nov 26, 2024 · As the new year unfolds, Australian local governments will face a complex mix of challenges and opportunities set to redefine their operations and interactions with communities, writes Aaron Likely.. A combination of budget constraints, shifts in talent, advances in technology, and evolving communication channels will influence how councils deliver services, protect data, and engage with ...

Mar 10, 2025 · Here, Matt Burnett – Mayor of Gladstone Regional Council and president of both the Local Government Association of Queensland and the Australian Local Government Association – offers insights into public service. Originally I was a journalist – I started a newspaper when I was 19. I was ...

Jan 9, 2025 · The surge in sophisticated cyber threats, ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, and the increasing impact of AI and machine learning on cybersecurity continue to make government agencies more vulnerable than ever. Sabeen Malik offers four …

The national peak body for local government in Australia has released its federal election funding priorities. They encompass five themes: housing infrastructure, community infrastructure, safer local roads, emergency management, and climate …

Dec 9, 2024 · With the new year now here, governments should be developing technology investment plans and setting priorities, writes Dean Lacheca.. Cybersecurity remains at the top of the priority list for 2025, as it was for 2024.

The federal corruption watchdog has reversed its decision not to investigate six public servants for their role in the Robodebt scandal. Following an independent review by High Court justice Geoffrey Nettle, the National Anti-Corruption Commission said on Tuesday an investigation would now be conducted to determine whether the public officials engaged in corrupt conduct.

Mar 3, 2025 · April 1 @ 8:00 am - April 3 @ 5:00 pm 11th Annual Australian Government Data Summit. Join us at the 11th Annual Aus Gov Data Summit, 1-3 Apr 2025! Empowering data leaders for smarter government.

Feb 24, 2025 · There are three core reasons for councils introducing large rate increases, says an expert. North Sydney Council in New South Wales attracted media attention the other week for proposing to raise rates by 87 per cent. Last month, Northern Beaches Council was also in the spotlight for voting to hike rates by 39.6 per cent.Gunnedah Shire, Upper Hunter Shire, Shoalhaven City and Federation ...

Over-regulation has contributed to a marked decrease in construction productivity to the point where half as many homes are being built compared to 30 years ago, says the Productivity Commission.. As the authors of a new report highlight: three tiers of government regulate where housing can be built, how it should be built and what it should look like.

The Northern Territory public sector is to undergo a major restructure, the new government has announced. “We are aligning our public sector structures with our government’s top priorities, building a stronger, more specialised public service with technical expertise within smaller departments, empowering quicker and informed decisions that are made closer to the ground,” chief minister ...