governmentnews.com.au

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.


Government News is Australia’s only independent monthly magazine circulated to all levels of government. It is a must-read for government purchasing officers and decision-makers at local, state and federal levels, including department heads, engineers, and IT and environmental managers.

    

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COURSES & TRAINING

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SECURITY PROFILE

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

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