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Data key to improving water quality in remote communities
Water quality issues are long-term, persistent and, in some cases, getting worse.
ICAC recommends criminal charges in Wollongong
In the third and final part of its Report on an investigation into corruption allegations affecting Wollongong City Council, the ICAC has made 24 corrupt conduct findings against 10 people and has recommended seeking advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to prosecuting 11 individuals for 139 criminal offences. The corruption watchdog also made […]
New rules to fast track infrastructure fix
Infrastructure projects will be assessed for funding under new criteria on their ability to compete globally, to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve quality of life and expand productivity. “The Government is committed to implementing the single largest infrastructure program in the history of the Commonwealth,” Mr Rudd told business leaders in Brisbane. “The Government […]
Queensland moves to extend council election date
The Queensland Government is moving forward with plans to extend the next council election date from March 2012 to October of that year, giving Queensland’s 526 local councillors an extra six months in office. At its annual conference last month, the LGAQ resolved to press for the change after some councils complained about the current […]
National energy efficiency strategy announced
The Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) has agreed to develop a National Strategy for Energy Efficiency, to accelerate energy efficiency efforts across all governments and to help households and businesses prepare for the introduction of the Commonwealth Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). Streamlined roles and responsibilities for energy efficiency policies and programs are to be […]
MAV welcomes aged care working group
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has labelled the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) decision to establish a working group to propose future roles and responsibilities for aged care as "sensible". At its 23rd meeting in Perth, COAG directed senior officials to establish a Roles and Responsibilities Working Group in Community Mental Health, Aged Care […]
WA announces Public Sector Commission
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has announced the creation of a Public Sector Commission to regain independence and transparency of the public service. The director general of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) Mal Wauchope has been named as the first Public Sector Commissioner, who will lead the commission. The decision came at the […]
A Deep Dive into Digital Transformation with Civica
The power of digital transformation: how Australian councils are achieving a green tech future, providing better citizen services and moving close to the Holy Grail of IT.
A Deep Dive into federated information governance with Objective
With data sprawl and data silos an exponentially growing issue for the public sector, federated information management helps organisations remain compliant with governance regulations and maintain high levels of security – without moving their data. Bad news: information silos will always exist. Good news: Not a problem! The bad news is that information silos will […]
A Deep Dive into environmental, social and corporate governance with Interflow
Sometimes, forward-thinking has to do with innovation. Often it has to do with professionalism and skills and good commercial decision making. But today, there’s another vital ingredient in the recipe for business success – ESG, or environmental, social and governance. For further information, please visit www.interflow.com.au.
Strengthen Your Systems, Avoid Downtime
The recent widespread global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update highlighted the catastrophic risks of service disruptions, underscoring the need for robust resiliency and disaster recovery strategies in public-sector organisations.
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If implemented correctly, the NSW Premier's WFO edict could be a pivotal moment that helps improve the employee experience for public sector workers while lifting productivity.
Despite appreciating the value of data, the reality is that many public sector organisations are still dealing with legacy systems that hinder data unification and visibility, preventing organisations from fully optimising projects.
By fostering collaboration, sharing intelligence, and building capacity, public-private partnerships will enhance our collective ability to defend against ongoing cyber threats.
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Is government losing the battle against tech-enabled transnational organised crime?
Is the government losing the battle as new technology and big data enables an increasing onslaught of transnational organised crime?
Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA's National General Assembly.
APS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds
Hybrid working is here to stay, and the benefits outweigh the negatives, according to a new report.
That’s using plastic for good
Not all plastics are the same. Take engineered plastic pipes. Unlike single use plastics, plastic pipes are long-life products, not single use, made from materials engineered to be robust, reliable, recyclable with a service life in excess of 100 years.
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App-Based Parking Accelerates Council Savings
Councils are under pressure to make cost savings and improve environmental sustainability. Technology innovations in the parking industry are providing solutions on both fronts.
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Councils deploy drone against weeds flourishing in flood region
Hawkesbury River County Council is deploying drones to combat invasive weeds, a side effect of flooding in the area.
Councils pilot bag-in-a-bin soft plastics recycling
Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
Council uses smart tech to zap footpath weeds
A Queensland Council is using smart technology to eliminate weeds that pop up in cracks on local footpaths.
Innovation delivers justice
Young people in the justice system are better connected with support thanks to an innovative partnership between the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.
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