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Top bureaucrat, public servants, kept out of loop in massive Melbourne rail project
The public sector was marginalised as consultants steered the early development of Melbourne’s SRL.
NDIA staffer charged after data breach
The National Disability Insurance Agency has apologised for a data breach involving the personal information of NDIS participants.
Victorian spending on consultants blows out despite reduction targets
The Victorian government spent $561 million on consultants and $11.1 billion on contractors in the last four years.
Survey reveals most and least trusted public services
A survey by the APSC has revealed Australia's most and least trusted public services.
Online tool supports investment in green hydrogen, iron and steel
An online tool created to support investment in Australian resource development has been extended to include green hydrogen, iron and steel.
NSW to force councils’ hand on residential density
The NSW government will introduce reforms that override council planning powers in low and medium density areas.
Rosemary Kayess appointed new Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Human rights lawyer Rosemary Kayess is Australia’s next Disability Discrimination Commissioner.
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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.
A Deep Dive into Sustainable Pipe Maintenance with Interflow
Asset owners face significant challenges when tackling the problem of ageing infrastructure, with projects sitting around for years, waiting for the right technology and delivery partner to come along. We explore some of the increasingly sophisticated maintenance technology that’s providing solutions.
Getting strategic about capital planning
Capital planning is about identifying and prioritising infrastructure and asset needs over a medium to long term period. For councils, it’s an indispensable tool for ensuring you can meet the needs of your communities in a sustainable and affordable way.
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Once upon a time elected members brought skill and will to the management of council, but that is no longer always the case. Today they often need a lot of managing themselves.
To sweeten the AI experience, governments must consider how the technology will drive personalisation, citizen value and trust in order to reshape the journey Australians take on these government digital offerings.
General information for new CEOs can be confusing and, at times, irrelevant to the unique context of leadership in regional councils.
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Pocket parks a solution to lack of public green space
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to public parks, and in many cases small might not just be the best option, but the only one.
Stories from the frontline: attracting the best local government workforce
Regional councils can’t be market leaders when it comes to salaries and wages, so how do they attract and retain good staff?
Inside the UK’s digital transformation
The Sydney-born head of the UK's digital transformation office outlines the government's roadmap for change.
That’s using plastic for good
The Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia (PIPA) was founded in 1999 and are the peak industry body representing manufacturers and suppliers of plastics pipe and fittings, plastic resin suppliers, fabricators, pipeline installations, rubber seal ring manufacturers along with training and certification bodies.
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How the public sector is cultivating a new breed of leaders
The new, digitally aware public sector leader isn’t simply a technical expert, but an agent of change.
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Tackling ethical issues around smart garbos
A new report looks at ethical issues around the use of AI by council garbage trucks at a Melbourne Council.
Council team finds solution to grave OH&S problem
Griffith council has won an engineering award for a portable platform that lowers cemetery workers into graves.
Council digitises tree planting program
A digitised tree planting program is providing data for vegetation management and boosting trees in the region.
Playing to our strengths
Australia must “play to its strengths” and utilise its current energy assets to reduce emissions, ensuring consumers aren’t left picking up the tab from the transition to a clean energy economy.
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