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.
Introduction The transition to net-zero fleet is not for fleet management to solve. There is too much that needs to be done across the organisation for the transition to net-zero fleet to be the sole responsibility of fleet management. Effective development and implementation of the net-zero fleet transition program requires 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
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
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