When responding to future pandemics, national cabinet should engage and consult more with local government.
Category: Federal
Local disaster response lacks capability
Despite Australia’s dependence on local government to respond to disasters, it often lacks the resources and skills to do so – says new report.
New body to advise governments on pandemics
A centre for disease control is to be established in reaction to Covid inquiry.
Nuclear discussions begin in Canberra
A parliamentary committee is examining the implications of developing nuclear energy in Australia.
Multimillion-dollar boost for local roads
SA councils receive more than $20m in federal funding to improve the state’s roads.
Councils dragging housing approvals, says business peak
Local government criticised for sitting on housing decisions.
Fertility rates at record low, says ABS
The fertility rate in Australia has been falling for the past 50 years.
New digital ID platform a honeypot of data
Australia is seen as an easy target for attacks, a cybersecurity expert tells Government News.
‘We must act’ social media summit hears
Social media is a threat that “we should not ignore”, the e-Safety Commissioner tells delegates.
Posties identifying mobile blackspots
The data will better determine coverage and capacity of phone networks.