The Victorian Government has announced funding to support getting more women into leadership roles in local government. New scholarships funded by the Brumby Government will help more women in local…
Category: Workforce
Government welcomes new watchdog
The Federal Government has appointed Allan Asher as the new Commonwealth Ombudsman. Mr Asher is currently the inaugural chief executive of the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network. He previously held…
Vic councils to set up economic development grouping
Five councils in the Barwon South West region will create a regional economic development strategy as part of a Brumby Government scheme to boost rural and regional economies. In Torquay today to…
Blueprint for gender equity
By Angela Dorizas Governments must set gender equality targets for government boards and amend procurement procedures to encourage equal opportunity, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has said. At the launch…
Closing the gap on Indigenous employment
By Angela Dorizas Joining the ranks of the federal public service last week were sixty-two Indigenous Australians, ready to begin their career in government. Established by the Department of Education, Employment…
Local government responds to change in federal leadership
By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed Julia Gillard as the Prime Minister designate and thanked former prime minister Kevin Rudd for his work with local government….
Julia Gillard replaces Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister
By Angela Dorizas Julia Gillard has become Australia’s first female Prime Minister, following a successful leadership challenge against Kevin Rudd. Labor MPs and senators gathered at Parliament House this morning…
Brewarrina and Byron awarded for excellence
Brewarrina and Byron shire councils in New South Wales have received a National Award for Excellence in the National Local Government Awards. The Awards were announced on Thursday by Prime…
Local politicians lead on climate change
Minister for Climate Change, Senator Penny Wong. Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas Local government has a unique opportunity to lead on climate change action, Minster for Climate…
Disability in Australia is an ‘iceberg’ issue
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services, Bill Shorten. Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas Governments at all levels should be doing more to improve disability services in Australia….