If local government used its combined power to solve shared operational issues, councils would be a more united force with key supply and technology partners, ultimately for their communities’ benefit.
24 April, 2019
Every organisation needs effective governance frameworks to thrive and survive.
3 March, 2019
State governments are being urged to tackle legislative inconsistencies and improved governance frameworks in the wake of Queensland’s Ipswich Council being stood down.
16 July, 2018
Collaboration in local government can save money and improve access to services but a new survey shows most councils are not effectively engaging in shared services.
21 June, 2018
The Western Australian Government’s “high-profile intervention” in the ongoing issues with the City of Perth is appropriate and necessary, says a local government expert.
8 March, 2018
Norfolk Island is ‘on the brink of disaster’, says an independent report on the island’s economic situation. The report was commissioned by the island’s small community following the Australian Government’s abolition of self-government in July 2016 and the imposition of direct rule. Norfolk Island’s 1700 residents are now subject to the same laws – and […]
20 November, 2017
Oversight powers sent to Auditor General.
20 December, 2016
“There are more audits listed than we can do.”
25 June, 2015
“There is no evidence of systemic failure requiring more regulatory controls”
3 June, 2015
Referral to Crime and Corruption Commission as Auditor blasts lack of records.
2 June, 2015
Supreme Court Justice John McKechnie QC to head CCC.
27 April, 2015
Public servants and Disability Management Scheme bidders put on notice
5 August, 2014
Captive audience loses hard currency
30 July, 2014
By Julian Bajkowski Victoria’s system of confiscating money and assets from the state’s organised criminals and drug dealers has been found sorely wanting by the state’s Auditor General after a new report highlighted a raft of operational and governance shortcomings. An audit of the state’s Asset Confiscation Scheme by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office released […]
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