http://www.governmentnews.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@governmentnews.com.au (The Editor) http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/RRCCEOJPIX http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Flexi-work-best-for-employee-health/RRCCEOJPIX.html Research in the UK has shown that flexible work arrangements have a positive effect on the health and wellbeing of employees. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:56:29 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/DKQLCRSIDW http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/SA-politicians-pressured-to-respond-to-LGA-demands/DKQLCRSIDW.html Local government in South Australia has increased its lobbying activity in the State Election campaign to make its concerns widely known to all candidates. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:09:14 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/ETSVZZMMPK http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Smart-infrastructure-to-be-rewarded/ETSVZZMMPK.html The Federal Government has launched the Australian Smart Infrastructure Awards to recognise innovative solutions to infrastructure bottlenecks and urban congestion. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:29:07 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/SEQPZSYBPW http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/CMC-clears-Gold-Coast-Council-of-misconduct/SEQPZSYBPW.html Queensland's corruption watchdog, the Crime and Misconduct Commission, has cleared Gold Coast City Council of alleged misconduct over the purchase of Tipplers Resort. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:18:55 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/PXXBPSYRIT http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Security-risks-of-Gov-2-0/PXXBPSYRIT.html 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 Mar 2010 17:24:28 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/OWPJPCXMJE http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Steps-to-good-governance/OWPJPCXMJE.html 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 Mar 2010 17:15:52 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/VCGOXNAZNQ http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/WA-public-servants-rally-against-privatisation/VCGOXNAZNQ.html Public servants in Western Australia have protested against the privatisation of government services. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:21:20 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/BRGJCDBQPL http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Government-must-take-proactive-approach-to-airport-security/BRGJCDBQPL.html Huge changes have been touted for airport security in Australia, but technology alone will not plug all of the holes, writes Craig Donaldson. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:11:58 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/SVFXHNSSGB http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Councils-ignored-fiduciary-responsibilities/SVFXHNSSGB.html 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 Mar 2010 13:26:20 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/DESPIFAETE http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/ICAC-to-investigate-Burwood-Council-general-manager/DESPIFAETE.html 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 Mar 2010 13:05:14 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/QYURELYFOF http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/LGSA-rejects-super-council-plan/QYURELYFOF.html 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 Mar 2010 11:49:15 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/NMULNGIXBO http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/New-Integrated-CCTV-and-Alarm-Monitoring/NMULNGIXBO.html Videofied is a fully integrated CCTV and monitoring solution from SNP Security. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:36:42 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/CQPQNMZFPI http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/CPSU-investigates-what-women-want/CQPQNMZFPI.html 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 Mar 2010 15:44:58 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/ICOHKXJBXZ http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Funded-diplomas-for-your-future-in-government/ICOHKXJBXZ.html Business Success Group has funded places available for existing workers. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:24:34 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/UHRZNWTIVV http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Women-more-successful-in-attaining-top-job/UHRZNWTIVV.html 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 Mar 2010 17:50:20 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/OISBNLNEEU http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Study-tour-lessons-from-a-UK-council/OISBNLNEEU.html Against a backdrop of union concerns and leadership instability, the UK's Essex County Council has embarked on a radical plan to transform its services and savings. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:16:19 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/JAQFGWGVSV http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/After-the-COP-out/JAQFGWGVSV.html 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 Mar 2010 15:45:55 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/VMXDEECQOU http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/DIAC-to-promote-Harmony-Day-through-TV-campaign/VMXDEECQOU.html The Department of Immigration and Citizenship will launch a television campaign to promote Harmony Day around Australia. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:35:35 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/CZTGISYIDF http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Relic-governments-will-be-left-behind-Lundy-warns/CZTGISYIDF.html 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 Mar 2010 14:11:44 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/GXVFLEAKBX http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Federal-takeover-of-health-and-hospital-system/GXVFLEAKBX.html 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 Mar 2010 15:37:52 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/ONKTEPECMN http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Report-finds-lack-of-respect-for-older-Australians/ONKTEPECMN.html Older Australians are not getting the respect they deserve, according to a new intergenerational report launched by the Department of Ageing. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:59:18 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/CGWLEPCFEA http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Mash-ups-just-media-fodder-says-analyst/CGWLEPCFEA.html Popular public competitions to mash up government data are not likely to offer value until governments actually get involved themselves, a leading e-government expert has said. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:46:57 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/LYNMIQKLOG http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Report-card-slams-short-term-focus-of-Vic-infrastructure/LYNMIQKLOG.html 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 Mar 2010 13:15:40 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/KENLJRLRLK http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Mission-unaccomplished-the-drive-for-sustainability/KENLJRLRLK.html Councils are stuck at how to measure and assess sustainability, which is why clear examples of what is achievable are important. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:49:32 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/DYCORVPJYF http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/LGAQ-Property-Council-clash-over-lost-revenues/DYCORVPJYF.html Councils could owe the State Government as much as $600 million in revenue if land tax legislation is overturned, according to the Local Government Association of Queensland. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:37:37 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/EEUAQFFRKI http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Procurement-policy-to-boost-Indigenous-employment/EEUAQFFRKI.html The Australian Government is seeking to increase Indigenous employment, training and supplier opportunities through changes to procurement policies. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:26:39 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/QZZFGSZDJG http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/UK-Poll-paints-bleak-future-for-local-government/QZZFGSZDJG.html Local government in the UK is facing severe job and spending cuts as the country heads towards a general election in May, according to a survey conducted by the BBC. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:17:13 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/YREHVUPAYR http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Dealing-with-CDDA-claims/YREHVUPAYR.html The Commonwealth Ombudsman has released a new fact sheet on best practice principles for dealing with compensation claims from the public. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:12:47 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/NANREDOYDG http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Conroy-announces-100m-for-NBN-Tas/NANREDOYDG.html The Government has injected $100m into National Broadbank Network Tasmania as part of the Stage 3 roll out. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:57:26 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/PQHKBRXUWK http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Primary-industries-need-to-adapt-to-climate-change-CSIRO/PQHKBRXUWK.html Australian agriculture needs to adapt now to climate change according to a book launched by the CSIRO. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:50:12 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/ILMCTJVPSR http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Councils-doing-business-as-un-usual/ILMCTJVPSR.html Emerging from the global financial crisis it will be business as 'un-usual' for councils seeking to adjust their operations. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:13:50 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/MKXBEXITUW http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/ADT-Security-solutions/MKXBEXITUW.html Security solutions that are tried and tested, technically advanced yet flexible enough to meet specific needs. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:11:46 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/BXLHXUDOWT http://www.governmentnews.com.au////article/Medical-Fair-Australia-2010/BXLHXUDOWT.html A visit to Medical Fair Australia 2010 will present you with the perfect opportunity keep one step ahead. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:36:51 +1100