Latest Issue Out Now Vision 2010: Moving the public sector forward.

Senator Kate Lundy "The old ways of governing are going to reach their use-by date for the evolving digital citizen."

STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS

Report card slams 'short-term' focus of Vic infrastructure

An infrastructure report card for the state of Victoria has shown a worrying drift in vital areas due to bad planning and a short-term focus from governments.

Wed 03/03/2010 01:15:40 / Read More »

Campaign for Infrastructure SA

Local government is continuing to lobby candidates ahead of the state election in South Australia next month with infrastructure at the centre of its demands.

Fri 26/02/2010 04:34:22 / Read More »
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEWS

DIAC to promote Harmony Day through TV campaign

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship will launch a television campaign to promote Harmony Day around Australia.

Fri 05/03/2010 03:35:35 / Read More »

Federal takeover of health and hospital system

The Federal Government's $30.9 billion overhaul of Australia's health system is the most significant reform to the federation in its history.

Wed 03/03/2010 03:37:52 / Read More »
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS

Councils ignored fiduciary responsibilities

Councils that claimed to be in accordance with state legislation when investing in CDOs ignored their fiduciary responsibilities, the author of the Cole Report has said.

Wed 10/03/2010 01:26:20 / Read More »

ICAC to investigate Burwood Council general manager

A council in inner-west Sydney has ordered its general manager to step-down from his duties pending the outcome of an ICAC investigation.

Wed 10/03/2010 01:05:14 / Read More »

LGSA rejects super council plan

A plan to create 10 super councils in NSW won't address funding issues and infrastructure backlogs, the Local Government and Shires Association (LGSA) has said.

Wed 10/03/2010 11:49:15 / Read More »

Women more successful in attaining top job

Women are not applying for senior management positions in local government despite having a higher success rate than male applicants, a McArthur study has found.

Fri 05/03/2010 05:50:20 / Read More »


MANAGEMENT

CPSU investigates what women want

Australian working women are under more pressure than ever due to financial uncertainty, caring responsibilities and overtime work, a Community and Public Sector Union survey has found.

Mon 08/03/2010 03:44:58 / Read More »

Steps to good governance

You know that good governance is important, but how do you get there? Darebin City Council's former chief executive officer, Philip Shanahan, has some simple solutions.

Thu 11/03/2010 05:15:52 / Read More »
E-GOVERNMENT

Security risks of Gov 2.0

Unprecedented access to government processes via the internet is bringing with it increased transparency. But it is not without significant security challenges, reports Katrina Ganin.

Thu 11/03/2010 05:24:28 / Read More »

'Relic' governments will be left behind, Lundy warns

Governments that fail to adapt to new online technologies cannot represent the needs of their citizens, Senator Kate Lundy has told the CeBIT conference in Hannover.

Wed 03/03/2010 02:11:44 / Read More »
ENVIRONMENT

After the COP-out

Despite being left out in the cold at the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen, a local framework is still the most viable way forward in reducing carbon emissions, writes Martin Brennan.

Fri 05/03/2010 03:45:55 / Read More »
CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Medical Fair Australia 2010

A visit to Medical Fair Australia 2010 will present you with the perfect opportunity keep one step ahead.

Read More »

Civenex 2010

Australia's annual construction and public works expo for the public and private sectors.

Read More »

Public Sector Series: ICT Shared Services

This seminar provides an overview of the impact of shared services on agency CIO functions.

Read More »
COURSES & TRAINING

Funded diplomas, for your future in government

Business Success Group has funded places available for existing workers.

Read More »

Evidence for Policy & Decision Making

How to critically evaluate research evidence for policy and decision-making.

Read More »

CLPI 2010 Course Schedule

Course dates and new brochures for 2010 Contract Governance Series are now available.

Read More »
SECURITY PROFILE

New Integrated CCTV and Alarm Monitoring

Videofied is a fully integrated CCTV and monitoring solution from SNP Security.

Read More »

ADT Security solutions

Security solutions that are tried and tested, technically advanced yet flexible enough to meet specific needs.

Read More »

Kaba sensor security gates

The Argus sensor-controlled passageway allows for comfortable contactless access.

Read More »
GREEN PROCUREMENT

New fuel efficient i30cw wagon

The new 130cw wagon is the latest addition to the i30 range, joining the multi-award winning i30 hatch.

Read More »

WaterFirst's under-sink water system

Australia's leading supplier of eco friendly drinking water systems has released a new Aqua Choice product.

Read More »
NEW PRODUCTS

Blackwoods: for all workplace needs

Blackwoods is a vital part of Australia's workplace landscape, offering a wide range of maintenace and operational solutions.

Read More »

Good Health Solutions

Providing health and wellness services to NSW Government employees as part of the Healthy Workforce Program.

Read More »