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Council complaints process streamlined
Amendments to the Queensland Local Government Act in 2005 required all Councils to formally adopt a process by March 2006 for managing and resolving complaints.…
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Nucleus shares knowledge
New South Wales’ Southern Councils Group (SCG) has developed an Internet based knowledge management system. ‘Nucleus’ uses powerful and user friendly components that allow users…
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Hurstville budget shows substantial decrease in Council deficit
The release of Hurstville City Council’s draft budget for 2006/2007 shows Council is on track to substantially reduce its budget deficit. “The deficit shows a…
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Regional rates administrator addresses staff shortage
With limited access to skilled staff in the rating profession, Councils are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain staff with the appropriate Local…
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Watershed Inter-governmental Agreement signed by Local Government Ministers
On 12 April 2006, Local Government Ministers from the Australian, State and Territory Governments and the President of the Australian Local Government Association signed the…
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Message from the Minister
In previous editions of Local Government – A National Perspective I have been keeping you up to date with progress on the Government’s response to…
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Meeting your regional recruitment needs
Employing a skilled migrant may be easier than you think. The Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) has a useful tool to help you…
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National Awards for Local Government
Showing Local Government’s true colours for 20 years This year marks the 20th anniversary since the inception of the National Awards for Local Government, previously…
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Providing safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) leads and coordinates national activities to prevent workplace death, injury and disease, and improve workers’ compensation arrangements and…
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LG leadership in the face of adversity
Crossing the North Queensland coast early on Sunday 20 March, Cyclone Larry extensively damaged private and public property. Many were left homeless, and local businesses…
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Free ABS statistics online
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces statistics on economic, social and demographic issues that affect all Australians. As Australia’s official statistical organisation, the ABS…
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Editorial – LGAT releases first Council Cost Index
To assist its Council members in assessing the real costs of operations and delivering services, the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has recently released…
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