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Victoria perceived as a corrupt state
Three-quarters of Victorian government employees consider their organisation to be vulnerable to misconduct, a survey reveals.
Partnership needed to push the agenda
By Adam Coleman in Canberra While 2006 has been a landmark year for local government with momentum created from the Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA) ‘3Fs’ campaign for formal recognition, fair treatment and fair funding, local government must work together to alleviate the ‘severe financial pressure’ facing local communities and regional economies across the nation. That […]
Launch of SCAMwatch website
By Graeme Samuel, chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Few responsibilities rate more highly for governments than protecting their citizens from criminal activity such as fraud. But the proliferation of numerous scams has made this an increasingly difficult task and an additional scourge that all levels of government have been forced to deal […]
Intra-generational equity part of ESD equation
By Jane Garcia in Sydney The Chief Judge of NSW’s Land and Environment Court, Justice Brian Preston, shared his views on the principles of ecologically sustainable development at a National Trust of Australia corporate breakfast meeting held in Sydney this morning (November 23). He spoke of the importance of meeting the present needs of society […]
Leadership answer to smarter procurement
By Adam Coleman Of government projects that fail, more than 50 per cent of those failures are ensured during the procurement process and leadership need to recognise they can and must do something about the problem. That is the message from Gartner Research managing vice president and former CIO of the state of Michigan, John […]
Innovation key in civil construction winners
By Adam Coleman The 2006 CASE Earth Awards has recognised the innovative construction of a variety of civil construction projects around Australia, from a cliff-side road project to the rehabilitation of a disused mine. The CASE earth awards are presented annually for excellence in environment and excellence in construction. “All of the projects had two […]
Join the purchasing evolution
By Jane Garcia NSW councils are invited to join a new sustainable procurement program provided by the Local Government and Shires Association (LGSA) and funded by the NSW Environmental Trust. “Many councils are already purchasing green, from recycled playground equipment, to hybrid cars and water saving products, the benefits are huge,” says LGSA president Genia […]
A Deep Dive into Digital Transformation with Civica
The power of digital transformation: how Australian councils are achieving a green tech future, providing better citizen services and moving close to the Holy Grail of IT.
A Deep Dive into federated information governance with Objective
With data sprawl and data silos an exponentially growing issue for the public sector, federated information management helps organisations remain compliant with governance regulations and maintain high levels of security – without moving their data. Bad news: information silos will always exist. Good news: Not a problem! The bad news is that information silos will […]
A Deep Dive into environmental, social and corporate governance with Interflow
Sometimes, forward-thinking has to do with innovation. Often it has to do with professionalism and skills and good commercial decision making. But today, there’s another vital ingredient in the recipe for business success – ESG, or environmental, social and governance. For further information, please visit www.interflow.com.au.
Strengthen Your Systems, Avoid Downtime
The recent widespread global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update highlighted the catastrophic risks of service disruptions, underscoring the need for robust resiliency and disaster recovery strategies in public-sector organisations.
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If implemented correctly, the NSW Premier's WFO edict could be a pivotal moment that helps improve the employee experience for public sector workers while lifting productivity.
Despite appreciating the value of data, the reality is that many public sector organisations are still dealing with legacy systems that hinder data unification and visibility, preventing organisations from fully optimising projects.
By fostering collaboration, sharing intelligence, and building capacity, public-private partnerships will enhance our collective ability to defend against ongoing cyber threats.
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Is government losing the battle against tech-enabled transnational organised crime?
Is the government losing the battle as new technology and big data enables an increasing onslaught of transnational organised crime?
Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA's National General Assembly.
APS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds
Hybrid working is here to stay, and the benefits outweigh the negatives, according to a new report.
That’s using plastic for good
Not all plastics are the same. Take engineered plastic pipes. Unlike single use plastics, plastic pipes are long-life products, not single use, made from materials engineered to be robust, reliable, recyclable with a service life in excess of 100 years.
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App-Based Parking Accelerates Council Savings
Councils are under pressure to make cost savings and improve environmental sustainability. Technology innovations in the parking industry are providing solutions on both fronts.
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Councils deploy drone against weeds flourishing in flood region
Hawkesbury River County Council is deploying drones to combat invasive weeds, a side effect of flooding in the area.
Councils pilot bag-in-a-bin soft plastics recycling
Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
Council uses smart tech to zap footpath weeds
A Queensland Council is using smart technology to eliminate weeds that pop up in cracks on local footpaths.
Innovation delivers justice
Young people in the justice system are better connected with support thanks to an innovative partnership between the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.
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