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May 2009

Published on Tue, 12/05/2009, 11:28:56

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GovernmentNews May 2009


COVER STORY
Nudge, think, change
Governments are buying in to the
theory that civic behaviour can be
altered with a gentle ‘nudge’.


FEATURE
Picking up the pieces
How will local government handle the growing social and financial fallout from this recession?

NEWS ANALYSIS
Councils consider legal action
Councils bitten by the sub-prime crisis and CDO fall-out may be able to recover lost investment funds.

STUDY TOUR
From rustbelt to eco-city
The Swedish city of Malmo is a shining example of innovation and sustainability.

PROFILE
Calm after the storm
General manager of Shellharbour City Council Brian Weir on the sacking of a council.

PROCUREMENT
Efficiency the focus CPG changes
John Grant looks at the implications of the Federal Government’s updated procurement guidelines.

SMART OFFICE
A case of the Twitters?
Councils are defined by their geographic areas, but the nature of the relationships with their communities has changed.

ROADS & TRANSPORT
Annual van, truck and ute review
‘Green’ and ‘safe’ are now the most prominent words when it comes to the procurement of vans, trucks and utility vehicles.

Plus all the regulars
News, management, procurement, products, opinion and cartoons.


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CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Planning and Environment Law

Complying and working within overlapping legislative frameworks.

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Security 2010

Protect your People, Assets and Infrastructure. The latest in Security Technology.

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Retro-Fitting for Energy Efficiency

This is not another 'Green' event. This conference will focus on the design and construction of retrofitting.

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COURSES & TRAINING

Funded diplomas, for your future in government

Business Success Group has funded places available for existing workers.

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CLPI 2010 Course Schedule

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

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SECURITY PROFILE

New Type 1 Monitoring Solution

SNP Security has launched a highly specialised monitoring system designed specifically for Commonwealth departments and agencies.

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ADT Security solutions

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

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GREEN PROCUREMENT

Clean green machines

Tennant Company announces world first technology for cleaner, greener cities.

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New fuel efficient i30cw wagon

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

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NEW PRODUCTS

Elcom - One web platform many opportunities

Elcom is one of Australia's leading web application development companies. We are a developer of Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECMS) and online commerce for secure websites, intranets and portals. Over the past 14 years we have developed and refi

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Novated car leasing for council employees

LeasePLUS customers save thousands of dollars over the life of the novated lease.

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