President's column
On Monday night, I had the privilege of representing local government on the ABC's Q&A program and engaging in the national debate on how we can, as a nation, do better with our recycling. It was a delight to join other panel members - Craig Reucassel, host of ABC's War on Waste, Ronni Kahn, CEO & Founder of OzHarvest, Gayle Sloan, CEO of the Waste Management Association of Australia, and Jo Taranto who joined the panel as the People's Panelist - to talk about this important issue.
It was clear from the show that our communities are not only interested in recycling, but are passionate about it and as the level of government closest to communities, I believe it's our duty to support this passion. We don't want to see the confidence our communities have in recycling collapse.
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Future of heavy vehicle road user charges
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Heavy vehicle operators currently pay for access to public roads through the federally managed fuel-based road user charge and state government vehicle registration fees,
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Dr Alison Taylor will deliver the Using Demographic Data to Enhance Decision-Making Masterclass to provide attendees with the skills to maximise the use of demographic data in their decision-making.
Attend to develop a deeper understanding of how to apply data it in a meaningful way to your decision-making. You will learn how to analyse demographic data to identify critical evidence and how to then interpret and present data to enable and influence effective decisions.
Agenda highlights include:
- Exploring the different types of decisions and the impact that evidence can play in the decision-making process
- The how, what and when - getting the right demographic data to enable decision-making
- Demonstrating how demographic data can contribute to better infrastructure and service delivery decisions
Book before 10 August to save $400 off your ticket - hurry, seats are limited!
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National Local Roads and Transport Congress
20-22 November 2018
Alice Springs, NT
The Australian Local Government Association's National Local Roads and Transport Congress is only a few months away! This year we are lucky enough to hold the Congress in Alice Springs.
The theme for the 2018 Congress is Connecting Transport Networks Now and into the Future. The key benefit of improved transport connectivity is its transformational effects - making cities and regions more accessible, more liveable and creating opportunities for economic development that could not otherwise exist.
Registration is open with limited spots left for the popular networking dinner at the Outback Quarry!