Victoria’s bill seeks to allow an adult to possess up to 50g of cannabis.
Covid response ignored human rights, says report
Blanket policies to deal with the emergency failed to reflect local realities.
Education needed to curb community abuse of councillors
The call from local government peaks follows rise in online attacks.
NSW councils welcome airport rail link funding
The $1b corridor will connect southwestern Sydney suburbs to the new Western Sydney airport.
Humanising smart city tech
The smart city concept is moving beyond a sole focus on technology.
NT youth voice concerns
Among the topics discussed: youth justice, mental health, domestic violence, and substance use.
Social housing Victorians’ #1 infrastructure need
Infrastructure Australia places social housing top of a list of 46 recommendations to government.
Government procurement – more than just dollars
At an industry event in Sydney, public servants heard how to drive value.
WA election chance to address local challenges
Among them, says state’s peak body – local government reform.
Taking the right path, not the fast lane
With AI tools at our fingertips, we can no longer delay the public sector’s use of the technology, writes Joanne Kummrow.