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.
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
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 some key points to consider: Diversification of Services Service stations, 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 capital cities have been encouraging growth in their residential numbers. Read more
Local Government NetZero Roundtable The Local Government NetZero Roundtable will be held in Canberra during November 2022 (update – new dates 21-22 March 2023). This event is aimed at local government sustainability practitioners, policy makers and executives tasked with designing and implementing council initiatives to achieve NetZero. The Roundtable will Read more
Increasingly the community voiced that it was no longer prepared to pay more for council services. A few years back we reached the tipping point where the community was making it clear it would consider reduction in levels of service rather than introduction of fees and charges or increases in Read more
Introduction As we meet with various councils around the country, we find many with strategic commitments towards low carbon futures and net zero emissions. The following is a snapshot of our discussions with councils regarding their emission reduction commitments and Renewable PPAs. Strategic Commitments Councils are moving towards carbon neutrality Read more
Future of Work Lasting impacts of COVID will be physical distancing in the office and a shift in future work which is already taking shape: different forms of greetings; more online meetings, webinars and online conferences due to less travel locally and little/no travel interstate or internationally; emerging business models, Read more