Governments’ heavy reliance on reports from commercial consultants can have “pernicious effects” on policy making, a new analysis says.
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Author: Darragh O'Keeffe (Darragh O'Keeffe)
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Smart cities: councils enter ‘action’ phase
Australian local government is increasingly mature in its approach to smart cities, says report.
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Sector digital ‘blindspots’ persist
Governments are aware of the importance of data for improving service yet data sharing remains patchy, survey suggests.
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Neighbour nightmares: chatbots to help defuse disputes
Frontline agencies, developers and mediators informed department's two chatbots that aim to provide information around neighbourhood tensions.
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New tools in bid to tackle drowning toll
Lifeguards on several NSW beaches will soon have access to detailed condition reports as part of a world-first beach safety initiative.
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Streamline digital procurement, government told
Australia’s digital industry says ICT procurement processes still have a tendency to ‘replicate paper-based processes.’
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Planning expert’s call for cities rethink
Conventional approaches won’t solve our infrastructure and transport woes, warns former senior administrator Peter Seamer.
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Rates and compliance reviews stay buried
NSW Government refuses to release key reports into local government, claiming the documents are exempt under the state’s information law.
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‘Inconsistencies’ in council CEO pay, management
Councils in Victoria need legislated chief executive remuneration policies, with changes to go to full council, inspector says.
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Ombudsman to probe council complaints
Survey will assess how local government handles, resolves and records complaints from the public.