NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Prevention is better than cure: How to avoid procurement leakage
For councils, a constant stream of procurement is part of day-to-day operations. From approving stationery for the office, to greenlighting contractors on multi-million-dollar infrastructure contracts. Complex procuring systems and the sheer number of dollars spent...
Curbing the rise of unauthorised bike facilities: What’s the right council response?
Due to lockdowns and travel restrictions, many LGAs are seeing a proliferation of unauthorised bike tracks and jumps popping up. While fun for bored youth, these bike facilities pose a serious problem for councils. Not only are there safety risk and potential legal...
Don’t let extreme weather stop you in your tracks: The guide to road safety for councils
After a cold Aussie winter, when spring comes around, it’s easy to think of the positives of warmer weather finally arriving. However, there’s a negative side to this seasonal change we often forget: stormy weather, heavy rain and flooding. These extreme weather...
LGAs beware: A poorly communicated policy or procedure is a risky one
Policies and procedures are in place for a reason. These materials guide staff and other personnel through important, sometimes complex protocols. But if those policies and procedures are poorly communicated? Confusion and misguidance can ensue. In that instance, they...
Keeping safety afloat: Your guide to minimising boat ramp risk
With warmer weather and summer holidays approaching, NSW’s boating enthusiasts will soon be utilising boat ramps in droves. That means it’s time to turn the spotlight on council-maintained marine infrastructure. Boat ramps can be extremely hazardous. Without proper...
Setting the standard: Is your council ready for the new fraud and corruption guidelines?
When it comes to avoiding operational risk and reputational ruin, councils turn to the Australian Standards for Fraud and Corruption Control. These standards set out best practices for preventing, detecting and responding to fraud and corruption. Now, after 13 long...