NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
How to build a playspace for everyone
‘Play is for everyone. Our playspaces should be too’ Article written in partnership with Kidsafe NSW, an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting children’s safety through education, advocacy and research. Playspaces exist at the heart of our...
Local councils, global stage: Highlights from our meeting with Lloyd’s of London
Each year, the Statewide board meets with Lloyd's of London underwriters, to secure the best agreement for our members. These talks are a valuable opportunity to highlight the strengths of our mutual, discuss coverage concerns and promote how our members are...
Tapp v Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Limited [2022] HCA 11
Case Note prepared by Mills Oakley. The High Court has recently handed down judgment in Tapp v Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Limited [2022] HCA 11. The case involved Ms Tapp, an experienced campdrafter who sustained serious spinal injuries on...
Not talking is risky business: Here are 4 tips to foster effective communication
Risks within councils aren't always predictable or preventable. But when poor communication is added to the mix? They escalate. But it doesn't have to be that way. By integrating strategies like clear procedures, regular training and risk culture, you can maximise...
What is a risk register – and why it’s a non-negotiable for your council
Risks are a part of everyday life – whether that be for individuals, businesses or councils. But the question isn’t about when – or if – risks occur. It’s about how we manage them when they do. Here’s where risk registers come in. But not all risk registers are...
A step ahead of mother nature: How to prepare for and manage climate change
Australia is no stranger to unpredictable or extreme weather. But in recent years, we’re seeing more heatwaves, bushfires, coastal erosions and other extraordinary environmental events. No thanks to climate change. These events can impact us in more ways than one,...