Ravim RBC is a strategic consultancy moving Councils beyond day-to-day management. We focus on assisting local government authorities with a range of initiatives. This blog category is used to update clients on industry news based on John Ravlic’s extensive experience in the Australian local government environment.
Fleet assets represent one of the most significant capital and operational expenditures for local governments. They are fundamental to the delivery of essential services such as waste collection, road maintenance, parks management, and community transport. Yet, despite the strategic importance of fleet operations, many councils lack the system infrastructure necessary Read more…
Effectiveness and efficacy of service delivery can only be measured against the purpose of the service and the needs and expectations of its customers. Purpose of Service Reviews There are many reasons why a council would undertake a service review. Efficiency is not the main reason. First and foremost, the Read more…
Electric Vehicle Event Victorian councils are at varying stages of their transition of fleet to net zero. Ravim is currently developing the scope for an electric vehicle event to meet councils’ needs and challenges. We are planning an EV event where participants will have the opportunity to discover what’s next Read more…
For years, Australia’s gas sector has positioned natural gas as a vital “transition fuel” on the path to net zero emissions by 2050. This framing—widely accepted by industry, government, and even some climate policy circles—suggests gas will smooth the shift from coal to renewables, firm the grid, and support industrial Read more…
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. After two decades of policy stagnation, climate wars, and political 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 impulse is to focus on process and procedure and quickly 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 your head down and “chase votes”, which is the reflex 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 a well-designed organisational structure: Clarity of Roles and Responsibilities: A 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, recommends the temporary extension of the Eraring coal plant, which 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: Charging Infrastructure Prioritise installing a range of charging levels, including Read more…