The Regional Risk Coordinator (RRC) program was founded in 2008 and continues to build upon its strong foundations of proven and dedicated risk management support for LGMS members.
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Each year the Regional Risk Coordinators and award-winning council teams reflect on the lessons learned from the projects and share with the broader LGMS membership.
When someone approaches council to report a hazard, there are some simple steps that you can take to help to process run smoothly.
The first Local Government Risk Management Focus Group (LGRMFG) meeting of the year will be held on Friday 24 February 2023 at Newstead, Brisbane.
One of the services we provide to you, our members, is to advise on the issues you’re dealing with in your council.
On review of the 2021/22 claims data across each of the three schemes, there are some ongoing and new trends. Have you noticed any trends from your council claims? How can you use this information?
In this edition, we look at the recent claim trends, announce new member query library articles, the first LGRMFG meeting for 2023, tips for handling enquiries about a liability claim, plus much more.
In this edition, we discuss maximising civil liability defences part five – highway immunity, 2021/22 Risk Excellence Awards winners, new EV charging stations information, plus our 2023 events.
In this edition, we discuss maximising civil liability defences part four – a lower standard of care for public authorities, building resilience, LGMS Member Centre updates, and our upcoming events.
In this edition we wish Peter a happy retirement, we consider expenditure in the context of a council’s duty of care under the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld), and share details of our upcoming events.
After nearly half a century of service to the local government sector, Noosa Shire Council’s Workplace Health & Safety Advisor Peter Robinson’s retirement is fast approaching.
In this edition we look at the second defence of an alleged breach of duty, introduce a new WHS team member, discuss a new safety management system on the horizon, plus much more.
Councils’ local laws regulate a wide range of community issues from animal-keeping and advertising signage through to festivals and parking.
LGMS is pleased to introduce LGW Workplace Health and Safety team’s new Safety Consultant, Julian Soler.
Welcome to the March edition of LGMS eNews.