NSW has provided funding for an extra 1,300 apprentices and trainees across the local government sector.
Tag: local-government
Local councils to give evidence at federal sustainability inquiry
Investing in local councils will provide huge economic returns for the nation, ALGA says in a submission to a federal inquiry.
Ditch current rate pegging system, local govt professionals say
NSW local government professionals say the rate pegging system is restricting the ability of councils to deliver services.
IPART quietly drops review of local government financial model
IPART has been asked to drop its review of the local government financial model to avoid duplication.
Inquiry to consider how federal govt can address councils’ sustainability issues
A parliamentary committee has launched an inquiry into local government sustainability, and how the federal government can respond.
Staff turnover at Vic councils still higher than pre-pandemic
Victorian local governments are continuing to experience a higher staff turnover than before the pandemic.
IPART to review local government financial model
The NSW government has announced a review of the financial model for local government.
Victorian councils dismayed at rate cap decision
Victorian councils are calling for an independent review of the rate capping system after the state government lowered the cap.
Funding review needed for councils to fix ‘catastrophic’ roads damage: report
Severe weather events have caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Australia’s road network, a new report says.
New regulations protect garbos from being undercut during tenders
Waste management tenderers in NSW now have to offer existing staff jobs on current terms and conditions.