This briefing provides an overview of the introduction of FOGO (Food Organics Green Organics) collection services in Australia, with a particular focus on some of the challenges or barriers and ways local governments are overcoming these, in conjunction with state governments and the waste industry.
With local government elections in Victoria, Australia, set for October 2024, we spoke with Local Government Victoria to find out more about compulsory pre-candidate training, and the benefits for the local government sector.
This briefing looks at the recently released Australia’s Wellbeing Index and explains what it is, what it measures, and how it can help inform decision making at a local government level.
This briefing overviews the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report and highlights what it means for Australia and the local government sector.
The monthly Global Local Think Tank review highlights relevant research and policy from leading think tanks around the world. This month: artificial intelligence (AI), economic inactivity after the pandemic, and low wage/precarious work. It also includes reports covering food systems, migration governance and wellbeing policy tools.
Increasingly, councils are tasked with balancing the health and wellbeing benefits of their community sports assets with a tougher financial outlook. In this article, Glen Eira City Council, Australia, shares how they’ve risen to the challenge while redeveloping an old swimming pool.
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has released a Position Paper offering a model for an Australian Human Rights Act and associated reforms. This briefing provides an overview of the AHRC’s Position Paper and their proposed model and what implications this holds for local government.
This is the third briefing in our series that explores the changing nature of economic development in Australia and the role councils can play in developing economies that are inclusive, sustainable, and resilient.
Ours is an age of misinformation and disinformation. From spin and marketing to ‘gaslighting’ and deliberate mistruths, delivered via a range of media from radio and tv, to social media and messaging apps.
Recently, the Australian Prime Minister announced the wording of the referendum question and draft constitutional amendment for the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. This briefing outlines the details and the wider implications.
