Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
An independent advisory committee has been appointed by the Victorian Government to assist in delivering an "effective, transparent and simple" development contribution system across the state.
The Advisory Committee will be chaired by Kathy Mitchell, Chief Panel Member with Planning Panels Victoria. Members will be Trevor McCullough, Senior Panel Member with Planning Panels Victoria; Professor Rodger Eade, Senior Policy Advisor at Victoria University; Chris De Silva, Director of Mesh Planning; and Bryce Moore, Founding Director of Moremac Property Group.
In June 2011, Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, established a stakeholder reference group to provide advice on a new development contribution system.
Auditor-General calls for more oversight
The New South Wales Auditor-General has released a report calling for better oversight and scrutiny of the State’s local councils.
Councils win CDO court challenge
Three Australian Councils have won a Federal Court challenge that ruled that Lehman Brothers Australia, now in liquidation, was liable for millions lost in complex financial derivatives investments, known as collatoralised debt obligations (CDOs).
QRA to be extended to 2014
Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for Reconstruction Jeff Seeney announced today the Queensland Government would extend the term of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) until June 2014.
Queensland releases disaster funding
The Queensland Government has announced the latest round of funding recipients under the Cyclone and Flood Warning Subsidies.
RDA signed in South Australia
The Federal Government has announced the signing of a regional development agreement over the regional development of the Upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia.
2,004 starters for Victorian elections
2,004 candidates have enrolled for Victoria’s 2012 council elections, recording a four per cent increase over the previous 2008 elections.
Victoria calls for leadership in local government
The Victorian Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell, has called for local government chief executives and senior officers to ‘embrace professional development programs’ to help address growing challenges in the sector.
Government introduces Water Amendment Bill
The Federal Government has introduced a bill aimed at assisting in delivering economic, social and environmental outcomes for the Murray Darling Basin.
ACELG sheds light on successful Mayor-CEO relationship
The Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) has published the first piece of significant research investigating what makes for a successful Mayor-CEO relationship in Australian local government.
ALGA continues push for recognition
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has called on the Federal Government to establish a Parliamentary Committee to progress the process towards local government recognition in the Constitution.
Coastal management book released by top researchers
More must be done to better manage Australia’s coastal environment in the face of increasing severe climate events, according to a new book compiled by a number of the country’s top researchers.
Nominations open for Victorian elections
Nominations for local government elections are now open in Victoria, with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) encouraging all those interested in serving their communities to stand as a candidate.
Queensland acts on water fluoridation
The Queensland Government ahs announced that some communities that have not yet implemented water fluoridation will have an opportunity to apply for exemption.
Victoria opens youth inclusion regional grants
The Victorian Government has opened applications for this year's Local Government Youth Inclusion Grants, calling on regional and rural councils to apply to share in $270,000.
Applications open for flood funding packages
The Queensland Government has opened more than $33.5 million in new funding for local government bodies in the state to help build essential infrastructure and implement flood commission recommednations.
Queensland flags planning reform
The Queensland Government has announced plans to streamline and improve the efficiency of the state’s planning and development system.
Queensland progresses de-amalgamation
Queensland Minister for Local Government, David Crisafulli, has announced he will refer local government de-amalgamation proposals from five former shires to the Boundaries Commissioner.
Report to help build in a changing climate
The Federal Government has released a suite of new reports aimed at helping stakeholders make informed decisions about how to build in a changing climate.
Gold Coast to scale back ICT program following cost blowout
The Gold Coast City Council Governance and Finance Committee has recommended that Council approve a scaled back ICT program, following a blowout in its cost from an initial $40 million to over $100 million.
Hobsons Bay CEO to move to Brimbank
The Chief Executive Officer of Hobsons Bay City Council, Bill Jaboor has resigned to take up the CEO position at neighbouring Brimbank City Council.