New tool raises privacy red flags for agencies
A new online tool allows governments to measure their risk of privacy breaches.
23 May, 2019
Management
Need to ditch ‘damaging obsessions’ about local government
Forget roads, rates and rubbish. It’s all about relevance, respect and resources for the council of the future.
23 May, 2019
Compromising relationship lands public servant in hot water
A romantic entanglement with a consultant led a WA public servant to engage in corrupt behaviour, a report has found.
21 May, 2019
ALGWA declares ‘it’s time’ after local govt Me Too scandal
Former Melbourne councillor Tessa Sullivan says she felt ‘used’ by political parties who tried to recruit her as a federal election candidate.
16 May, 2019
$793m of assets missing from Qld council registers
An audit says Queensland councils reported almost $793 million in ‘found’ assets, or assets they control but are unaware of.
16 May, 2019
Aus public service fifth best in world but not as good as Kiwis
Australia’s public service has been ranked number five in the world by a British think tank.
14 May, 2019
Embattled council dumps CEO for ‘new direction’
Appointments, departures and movement around the government sector.
13 May, 2019
New targets boost Indigenous procurement
Commonwealth buyers will have to meet new targets on Indigenous contracts.
13 May, 2019
New commissioner a ‘historic’ milestone
Legislation has been introduced to establish a powerful Ageing and Disability Commissioner in NSW.
10 May, 2019
South Gippsland to face Commission of Inquiry
The Victorian Government has ordered a Commission of Inquiry into South Gippsland Council.
9 May, 2019
Council code of conduct cracks down on gifts, bullies
A new code of conduct for NSW councils banning bullying and cracking down on gifts comes into force next month.
9 May, 2019
Change management: leaning in to discomfort
In the government sector, change is constant and driven by the need for greater community focus, increased productivity or streamlining of projects.
6 May, 2019
Merged councils ‘more efficient’ but problems linger
NSW’s amalgamated councils have become more efficient but problems remain, according to an audit.
1 May, 2019
Recruitment of powerful abuse commissioner underway
The NSW government is vetting candidates for the state’s newly created Ageing and Disability Commissioner.
1 May, 2019
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