Archived News for Professionals in Local Government
New research shows Australia’s skills supply and demand picture remains patchy.
The Skill Shortages Summary publication released by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) found while employers experienced more difficulty last year recruiting workers in resource professions than in 2009, for some professions employers found recruitment easier.
This report highlights the challenges of a "patchwork economy" - an economy that has pockets of skills shortages while at the same time, others sectors are meeting their skill demands with relative ease.
Western Australian councils call for reform
Western Australian councils have called for a state-wide governance review to revitalise the local government reform process.
NSW local councils closer to forming single representative association
Shires across New South Wales have agreed to form a single association representing local government in the state.
Sustainable Population Strategy submission period coming to a close
The opportunity to comment on a sustainable population strategy for Australia is coming to a close.
New Local Government Minister for Queensland
A reshuffle of the Queensland Cabinet has resulted in a new Minister for Local Government.
Tasmanian councils to plan for climate change
The Tasmanian Government has announced a Future Proofing Tasmania’s Councils project, which will bring together climate change research and projections to be integrated into council policies and procedures.
WA councils sign up to reform program
Ten WA local governments in the Goldfields-Esperance region have signed up to the State Government’s local government reform program.
Queensland Local Government Minister resigns
“I assure the people of Cairns that I will represent their interests vigorously over the year ahead and make sure to do all I can for Cairns before this term of Government comes to an end,” Ms Boyle said.
Jim Pollock the new president of SA Local Government Association
Whyalla mayor Jim Pollock has been appointed as the new president of the South Australian Local Government Association (LGA).
NSW releases development assessment report card
Temora Shire Council is again the best performing local government in New South Wales in terms of assessment times for development applications.
WA to establish 15 Development Assessment Panels
Western Australian Planning Minister John Day will establish 15 Development Assessment Panels across local government areas across the state from July 1 this year.
ACELG analyses responses to survey into local government training
Nearly 900 submissions have been lodged by respondents to a survey carried out as part of the "Learning in Local Government Project" being undertaken by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government.