Criticism mounts over South Australia’s rate capping plan
The South Australian Government’s rate-capping plans are facing opposition from councils while experts call for improved transparency on service delivery costs instead.
20 July, 2018
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Consultation key to accessible communities, say disability advocates
As councils across Australia seek to make their communities more accessible for residents living with disability, advocates point to the importance of stakeholder engagement.
1 June, 2018
Building code: developers say council backlash is a ‘proxy to protest’
As new laws fast-tracking duplex developments meet resistance from NSW local governments, Urban Taskforce says councils are being “mischievous” while experts call for focus on evidence.
25 May, 2018
Local governance: data highlights training needs
As states like NSW overhaul professional development of councillors and mayors, new data has shed light on the training needs of elected representatives in Victoria.
16 April, 2018
Libraries need to evolve digitally, says new report
Nearly 90 percent of Australia’s library users think online library services are important, but only 61 percent are satisfied with the online experience they are receiving from libraries. That compares with 85 percent of the users are happy with the physical experience of a library. The finding comes in a new report from the University […]
26 February, 2018
Disability inclusion framework for local governments
UTS Sydney Institute for Public Policy and Governance has released a new resource for local government.
17 August, 2017
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