Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - April, 2015
Two state governments are taking active steps to help victims of domestic violence.
Two-tiered dispute over pegs and cuts
Victorian councils have blamed the State Government for having to sack staff and cut services.
Corporate approach to boost Indigenous business
A new Chamber of Commerce has been set up to represent more than 2,000 Indigenous businesses and employers.
Big prize for MAV's important booklet
The Municipal Association of Victoria has won an international award for its domestic violence prevention booklet.
Big water spill in Victorian reforms
The Victorian Government has undertaken large-scale sacking of executives on water and environment boards.
Calls for more as Joyce's drought money runs dry
The pressure is on for the Federal Government to improve drought assistance, as farmers struggle against seriously dry times.
Councillor asked to keep backward views in check
Victoria's Local Government Minister has been called on to silence a range of anti-Islamic social media views espoused by a city councillor.
Research takes food safety to local level
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has released a report on food safety practices for Australian local governments.
Risk and temptation in new corruption guidelines
WA’s Corruption and Crime Commission has released its inaugural risk assessment report, which covers potential temptations for public servants.
Treasurers descend to redefine tax pie
State and Territory treasurers are bringing the GST fight to Canberra.
Watchdog found wanting in PUP's check-up
A Senate inquiry has picked apart moves by the Queensland Government under former premier Campbell Newman.
Regulator details Tassie sewerage woes
Tasmania’s economic regulator still has some concerns about the quality of the state’s sewerage systems.
ALGA praises Federal reception
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) says the Federal Government is listening to its broad range of concerns and priorities.
Baird slammed for keeping boys' club
NSW councils say the State Government has made no commitment to gender diversity in Local Government.
Huge claim may not be all it seems
Claimant groups have voted in favour of a landmark $1.3 billion native title deal covering Western Australia's south west.
Queensland's quest to raise tax paper talks
Queensland local governments have a lot to say on the issues raised in the Federal Government’s tax discussion paper this week.
Watchdog sets eyes on council corruption
The Victorian corruption commission has reported on a recent sweep of the corruption prevention measures in place at six local governments.