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“By introducing the Fair Go Rates system, the Andrews Labor Governmentis delivering on its commitment to cap council rate rises and protectVictorian households from uncontrolled hikes.”Then Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins When the Fair Read more
In the commercial sector, the way financial sustainability is approached can translate effectively to local government if applied thoughtfully. Many contemporary public-sector management frameworks follow a similar sequence: In commercial organisations, financial sustainability rarely begins Read more
When governments seek to improve the financial sustainability of organisations, they typically introduce measures that encourage greater efficiency and cost discipline. These reforms often focus on improving productivity, rationalising services or restructuring organisations so that Read more
Pools Are Not Commercial Services Regional public pools are not designed to operate on a commercial basis. They are subsidised essential public infrastructure delivering: Profit and loss measures financial performance, but these community-based outcomes sit Read more
Since around 2010, England alone has seen hundreds of swimming pool closures – estimates suggest almost 400 fewer pools in the decade following austerity-era funding cuts and rising costs. Pools have continued to close or Read more
Once the underlying business model for operating public swimming pools is examined (specifically, the factors that drive demand and those that drive costs), it becomes apparent that the prevailing service model is structurally challenged over Read more
Where income from pool entry fees represents a relatively small recovery of total costs, councils may consider waiving entry fees as part of a broader service review. The immediate financial effect of this approach is Read more
Introduction The State of Aquatic Facility Infrastructure in Australia Report, commissioned by the Royal Life Saving Australia (RLSA) in 2022, found that 500 pools across Australia would need replacing, or require “significant repairs” to the Read more
Ravim RBC is organising the EV Fleet Expo for Local Government to be held on Wednesday, 19 November at Event Central at Caribbean Park, Scoresby. This one-day event is designed specifically for fleet managers, sustainability Read more
Million-Dollar Finance Systems or Fleet Spreadsheets? Local governments invest heavily in corporate finance systems—often running into the millions—to ensure financial integrity, auditability and compliance. These systems are designed to be the single source of truth Read more