Why social procurement makes sense
Councils can benefit from local procurement policies in the wake of Covid-19.
13 July, 2020
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Call for building codes to recognise climate risks
The built environment must respond to increasing climate risks, the building codes board says.
13 July, 2020
Productivity Commission review backs rate reform
The NSW Productivity Commission says it supports linking council rates to population.
12 July, 2020
Photos prompt warning about public sector recruitment
The WA government has removed a conservation director pictured with hunted African wildlife.
10 July, 2020
Data hosting rules could be tightened
The government has foreshadowed introducing data sovereignty requirements.
9 July, 2020
Mistakes? We made a few admits govt services minister
The Department of Government Services has admitted to errors in its initial Covid response.
9 July, 2020
Can green energy lead the Covid recovery?
Councils says investment in green energy makes sense as Covid batters the economy.
6 July, 2020
Report finds sleazy, inappropriate behaviour by former mayor
A report has found sexually inappropriate behaviour by Melbourne’s former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.
6 July, 2020
Councils want details on $190m recycling fund
The government’s recycling fund has been criticised as missing key elements.
6 July, 2020
Ipswich Council comes clean on financial info
Ipswich has launched an open government platform in a first for Australian councils.
6 July, 2020
Govt stands by controversial logo
Australia’s new $10 million national brand logo bears an unfortunate resemblance to a coronavirus.
3 July, 2020
Putting arts and culture at the centre of Covid recovery
Artist and urban planner Peter Ciemitis talks to GN about the role of the arts in Covid recovery.
3 July, 2020
First sovereign cloud company wins Defence tick
There are concerns certification gaps have opened up around government cloud providers.
2 July, 2020
Poor food safety regulation puts WA public at risk
An auditor has told councils in WA to lift their game on food safety regulation.
2 July, 2020
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