When responding to future pandemics, national cabinet should engage and consult more with local government.
Category: Local
Local disaster response lacks capability
Despite Australia’s dependence on local government to respond to disasters, it often lacks the resources and skills to do so – says new report.
WA’s population growth presents challenges for councils, says peak
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the state reached the three-million mark last week.
Smart cities: connecting citizens to services
The connected commute that graph technology enables is emblematic of the direction that city life is headed, writes Peter Philipp.
Leaders pledge financial support to local government
Ahead of Saturday’s Queensland election, the state’s premier and opposition leader appear at LGAQ’s annual conference.
Multimillion-dollar boost for local roads
SA councils receive more than $20m in federal funding to improve the state’s roads.
Liverpool Council inquiry gathers pace
Investigation into allegations of maladministration enters next phase.
Queenslanders back local action
Overwhelming support for councils to deliver community solutions, survey reveals.
LGAQ teams with Granicus to boost digital engagement
The goal is is to help the state’s 77 councils improve their digital services and capability.
Unlocking the door to government services
A new digital ID system can help councils provide a more customer-centric service model, writes Ben Malpass.