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New electrical safety laws for NSW *
Local Governments were previously exempted by WorkCover NSW (Exemption No. 5099) in 1995, subject to certain conditions, from the requirements of Regulation 133A of the…
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Making the right recruitment choices
By Marion Power * Local Government is becoming an increasingly attractive employment option for many Australians. Consequently, the opportunity exists to incorporate appropriate selection components…
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2nd national award for Quadrant
Tasmania’s Quadrant Superannuation, has won a national industry award for its innovative New Member Kit. Submitted to the Australian Superannuation Funds Association (ASFA) Communication Awards,…
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Council and community approach to risk management
The City of Wodonga’s Manager Risk, Dianne Ferguson recently won the ARIMA 2000 Public Sector Risk Manager for the Year award. This award recognises professional…
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Making safety a priority
The Shire of Carnamah has made safety in the workplace a number one priority. It has been so successful that it was one of two…
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Wyndham wins Premier’s award for continuous improvement
A change in work culture and the adoption of a more proactive and innovative approach in health and safety led to Wyndham Council being awarded…
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Message from the Minister
Welcome to the first National Perspective for 2001. This year will provide an opportunity to commemorate the Centenary of Federation and I know many events…
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Roads to Recovery gears up
The Federal Government’s $1.2 billion Roads to Recovery Programme, announced in late November, is moving ahead quickly. Councils have received information on the conditions that…
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Leading local
Free seminars in Leading Practice in Local Government Leading Innovative Practice in Local Government is coming to a region near you as part of a…
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Draft FAGs Review released
The Commonwealth Grants Commission has released its draft report on the review of the operations of the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act. The draft report…
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A national action plan for salinity and water quality in Australia
Local Government opportunity At the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in November 2000 the Prime Minister obtained the support of State, Territory and Local…
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Island community swims together
The Nguiu Council and community on Bathurst Island, 80 km north of Darwin, has demonstrated unique local cooperation in a project designed to considerably enhance…
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