Cyber security concerns as council’s network rack found in staff toilet

West Australia’s councils are neglecting to fix weaknesses in their computer controls, according to the state’s auditor general.

3 April, 2023

Auditor finds risk of ‘snooping’ in Covid-19 contact tracing system

An audit has identified significant weaknesses in privacy safeguards in WA’s Covid-19 contact tracing system.

26 May, 2022

Cyber security audit of WA local government raises concerns

A cyber security audit of local government in Western Australia showed vulnerabilities in systems dating back over 15 years.

29 November, 2021

WA council computer controls riddled with weaknesses

WA’s local governments need to improve their computer controls, an audit has found.

24 May, 2021

WA falls short on grants oversight

The WA Auditor General has found shortcomings in the administration of grants by state government entities.

2 February, 2021

WA waste planning ‘inadequate’

WA’s waste recovery targets are under threat because councils are failing to recycle or encourage residents to minimise waste.

22 August, 2020