NSW public servants urged to prepare for binding code of conduct

A new binding code of conduct for all government employees will be introduced in New South Wales in November.

15 July, 2024

County council board suspended after ‘alarming financial irregularities’ discovered

The New England Weeds Authority board has been suspended following reports of financial mismanagement and governance concerns.

20 May, 2024

New laws introduced to clean up local government

Victoria has reached a milestone in its move to reform local government laws.

2 May, 2024

Minister suspends ‘change-resistant’ Council

Strathbogie Shire Council has been suspended after a critical report from the municipal monitor.

6 December, 2023

VLGA wants helpline for councillors, execs

VLGA wants a helpline and early intervention services for elected officials and local government executives.

31 March, 2023

Pitfalls of data hoarders and privacy shamers

Organisations that share data do better, a conference has heard.

20 February, 2020

Uniting to create technology partnerships

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

New frameworks for governance in local government

Every organisation needs effective governance frameworks to thrive and survive.

3 March, 2019

Experts call for action on council governance

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

Poor governance, capability hindering shared services

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

‘Tough decision’ on council about restoring community confidence

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

Federal takeover a ‘disaster’ for Norfolk Island

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

Best of 2016: Baird seizes financial control of NSW councils

Oversight powers sent to Auditor General.

20 December, 2016

VIC Auditor-General warns on ‘eroding mandate’

“There are more audits listed than we can do.”

25 June, 2015