Sustainable procurement: bottom-up efforts gain momentum

Examining the impact of a global sustainable procurement standard on government.

4 June, 2018

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

Fund gives a boost to ‘circular economy’

Local government and the waste industry welcome the Victorian Government’s new scheme to develop markets for recyclable waste but say more investment is needed.

31 May, 2018

New ‘blueprint’ for major project delivery

A partnership between state and local governments, water utilities, land management and community groups has enabled the most efficient delivery of a large urban waterway project, officials say.

31 May, 2018

‘Policy inaction’ leading to homelessness rise

A national strategy tackling the myriad issues contributing to Australia’s worsening homelessness should be included in the next national agreement between the Commonwealth and states, an expert says.

28 May, 2018

Freight investment turns on government regulation: CEO 

Industry calls on government to encourage private freight investment by streamlining regulation and to make greater use of rail.

28 May, 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

New guide supports councils on ‘challenging behaviours’

Local governments should adopt a four-staged “graduated response” to dealing with abusive behaviour from members of the public, Victoria’s Ombudsman has recommended.

24 May, 2018

NSW Government boosts Aboriginal procurement

Experts have praised the Berejiklian Government’s new indigenous procurement policy but caution effective implementation and broader efforts to nurture businesses are crucial.

24 May, 2018

Councils are “leading action” on climate change

Local governments are increasingly adopting corporate emissions reduction targets but are challenged by a lack of resourcing, report finds.

21 May, 2018

NSW looks to market for solutions to wicked problems

A new procurement platform to be launched on 31 May is part of a broader approach to making it easier to do business with the NSW Government, its most senior ICT executive says.

20 May, 2018

Cyber security: collaboration key as government sets sights on zero risks

Cyber Security Minister says all governments must work together to abolish cyber threats, while a leading cyber-defence CEO points to managing risk in the supply chain as a key issue.

18 May, 2018

Integrated planning key to liveable cities: report 

Consistent, evidence-based policies across state and local governments are essential to creating healthy communities, new research shows.

17 May, 2018

Centrelink, business registration among Govpass pilots: DTA

An estimated 2.8 million transactions will be moved online as the government’s digital identity program is gradually linked to more government services, the Digital Transformation Agency says.

17 May, 2018