Net-Zero is a Settled MandateThe Albanese Government’s commanding majority in the House of Representatives is more than just a parliamentary arithmetic. It represents a decisive mandate from the Australian electorate to advance the nation’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
The Liberal Party’s federal election defeat marks a watershed moment in its modern political history. Such losses go beyond parliamentary arithmetic and they call into question the Party’s purpose and relevance in the national conversation. In moments like this, the Read more
Chasing Votes Following its 2025 election wipeout, the Liberal Party of Australia faces an existential crisis as it considers what went wrong and where to next. The instinctive response to such losses is often to elect a new leader, put Read more
A well-designed organisational structure is essential for the efficient functioning and long-term success of any business including council business. Organisational structures serve as the backbone that supports various organisational functions, roles, and responsibilities. Done well there are significant benefits of Read more
Premier Minns to extend the life of Eraring to keep the NSW lights on! Introduction The NSW Government has been spooked by recent AEMO findings around reliability and possible blackouts. The Government’s independent review, NSW Electricity Supply and Reliability Checkup, Read more
Designing an efficient and user-friendly EV charging station in rural and remote Australia requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure both accessibility and sustainability. Here are the key elements that should be considered when planning an EV charging station: Read more
Introduction As EVs become more prevalent and the push for net-zero emissions gains momentum, the role of traditional service stations will evolve. In coming months and years, councils will be having conversations around the evolution of service stations. Here are Read more
Introduction Governments have made significant progress in growing public charging infrastructure for light vehicles, although substantial support is still necessary to keep up with the accelerating adoption of EVs. EV Sales According to the Electric Vehicle Council’s (EVC) latest State Read more
Introduction Many global cities were villages and towns where people lived, worked and played, before they became cities. Melbourne grew into a central activity district focusing on commercial, retail and entertainment uses with a small residential population. For decades Australian Read more
Thank you to the many Councils and individuals that expressed interest in presenting at the Local Government NetZero Roundtable. We have decided to reschedule the NetZero Roundtable to 21-22 March 2023 so we can fill the program with more presentations Read more
