President's column
It's terrific when we stand up for the sector and have a win, in this case with the biggest movers in the nation.
Recently, the Federal Government released the report of the 'Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities'. The Inquiry was conducted by a four-member panel of senior industry experts to inform the development of a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy. It's an initiative of the COAG Transport and Infrastructure Council
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Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities released
The Australian Government has today released the Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities Report and commenced discussions with State Governments on priority actions.
54 priority actions have been identified by the independent Expert Panel, which undertook the inquiry in consultation with industry.
The actions will inform the development of a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy through the Council of Australian Governments Transport and Infrastructure Council to ensure our freight transport system meet the needs of a growing Australia.
5 minutes with... Andrew Motherway (Industry Lead, Government at Microsoft Australia)
Adrian Motherway is the Government Industry Leader at Microsoft Australia and works with public sector executives across the country to help them achieve their goals through the thoughtful application of transformative technologies.
Adrian believes that technology, used appropriately, has the potential to help people and organisations do and achieve more and can empower cities to be more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive.
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Learn the do's and dont's of truck bodies, cranes, tail gates, tail lifts and more
If you are involved in ordering or managing heavy vehicle fleets this training day is a must.
HVIA, the national association representing the heavy vehicle industry, is presenting a one-day course covering fundamental technical and regulatory aspects of fitting bodies and equipment to trucks and trailers.
The training will demystify heavy vehicle modification regulations and the legal framework, by examining typical truck and trailer body types and how they are mounted.
We'll look at:
- key technical aspects of attaching items to a truck or trailer chassis, such as bodies, cranes, tail gates, tail lifts and more;
- considerations in truck and trailer body fit and the modification certification process;
- which areas of government are responsible for the regulations, and where the regulations can be found.
Places are strictly limited. For more detail and to register your attendance, choose the location closest to you:
HVIA Essential Training - Heavy Vehicle Body Fit and Compliance
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Optimising Building Performance in Local Government
National Conference | 31st July & 1st August 2018 | Sydney
Modernise your building assets through new technologies & maintenance practices.
The management and maintenance of buildings is an escalating challenge for councils due to limited budget, the increasing technical challenges of maintenance work and the development of new technologies that aid facility management.
The Optimising Building Performance in Local Government conference is designed to highlight best practice from across Australia and bring attendees examples of quantitative savings on maintenances practices and new technologies that they can embed in across the built council assets.
This conference will focus on
- How to extend the life of your assets through innovative facility & asset management practices
- How to implement new technologies to improve building performance
- How to renovate building to meet building compliance
Who will attend?
Senior stakeholders from Local Government with responsibility for:
- Building maintenance
- Facility management
- Building services
- Environmental corporate sustainability
- Built assets
ALGA members save $100, quote CC*ALGA when registering.
Download the conference program and see who is speaking
National General Assembly of Local Government
Australia's Future Make It Local
17-20 June 2018 Canberra
There is not much time left to book registrations to attend the largest, most influential local government conference in Australia which occurs just once a year.
The Australian Local Government Association's National General Assembly, held in Canberra, attracts representatives from all 537 councils across the states and territories.
The theme for the 2018 Conference is Australia's Future: Let's make it local. It reflects Local Government's ability - and potential - to influence the political agenda for the upcoming federal election.
Registration are still open with limited spots left for the popular networking dinners! Also, take the opportunity to register for the National Regional Forum to engage in the most up to date and contemporary issues facing Australia's regions. This forum addresses all regions, including metro.
To view the NGA Program please click here.