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The local government sector has welcomed the federal government’s commitment to increase council funding.

Australian Local Government Association President Matt Burnett said last week’s vote at Labor’s national conference was long-awaited recognition of the financial pressures facing councils. “This is a significant and encouraging result for local ...


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Experimentation is not optional but essential for the responsible adoption of AI in government, particularly where it affects rights, services and public trust, a report says.

“Experimentation, not full-scale deployment, is a way for governments to learn early, manage risks and make more informed decisions about whether and how generative artificial...


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The key question for procurement officers is whether disclosing the council budget will improve value for money and supplier responses or undermine them, says an expert.

“There is no single right answer as each option has advantages and disadvantages that should be considered case by case,” says Georgia Palmer – director of sector services at the Lo...


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The NSW Government has appointed a deputy president of the Industrial Relations Commission and judge of the Industrial Court of NSW.

Lloyd Babb brings to the role more than three decades’ experience in law – including as Director of Public Prosecutions in both NSW and the Northern Territory. “His track record of independent, imparti...


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Unsustainable workloads, staff shortages and system failures are among the concerns staff have raised about the NSW Environment Protection Authority.

EPA workers have also reported leadership instability, classification creep, and a lack of transparency and direction. The complaints follow a mass restructure at the environmental regulator.


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