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Local government reforms have come into play in Queensland.
Among the changes, amendments have been made to the conflict-of-interest framework. Councillors have previously been excluded from being involved in decision making in areas where they may have a stake of some kind – including a personal or commercial interest.
Former mayor of Bar...
The NSW public service union is leading a campaign to secure an industrial agreement for parliamentary staff.
Rather than a formal industrial award like every other state in Australia and the Commonwealth, NSW parliamentary staff are employed under a determination tied to members’ entitlements.
“This creates ongoing uncertainty and leaves ...
The Queensland Government is creating a new water authority for the Sunshine Coast.
Established through legislation introduced last week, the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority will commence operating from 1 July. An independent statutory authority, the SCWA will “provide holistic waterway management, protecting the region’s lifestyle and envir...
In government, strategy teams are more important than ever, writes Geoff Mulgan.
All countries now face multiple complex challenges: technology, trade, defence, growth, equity, demography, against a background of an unpredictable geopolitical environment, disruptive social media and public distrust. The priorities vary greatly but all governments ne...
Councils in Victoria are calling for the federal and state governments to provide funding to invest in local initiatives to prevent mental ill-health.
In a report released by local government peak the Municipal Association of Victoria, analysis reveals that loneliness and social disconnection are now among the most urgent public health challenges fa...