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Some member councils have gone hard and strong, already completing every questionnaire.
Cyber security has been regularly identified as one of the most concerning risks facing local government in the annual JLT Public Sector Risk Report, mirroring the sentiments of the most recent World.
In the annual JLT Public Sector Risk Survey, local government CEOs across Australia continue to rate cyber-security as a top risk. In 2023, it ranked 2nd on the list of concerns.
The construction and maintenance of roads is complicated and expensive, and involves a significant level of liability risk and claim exposure.
Crime and damage relating to criminal activities continues to be a growing concern for members across Queensland.
Every year, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) recognise organisations and individuals who are committed to making their workplaces healthier and safer.
In 2023 we launched the Risk Aware podcast. Listen to Risk Aware to learn innovative approaches, success stories and actionable guidance that will enhance the resilience of your council.
There are some exciting changes for this year’s LGM questionnaires (and the LGM Risk Self-Assessment Survey).
In 2024, LGMS will be celebrating a significant milestone, which is the establishment of the mutual schemes created to manage the insurable risks of our Queensland councils.
The annual LGM Risk Self-Assessment will be released on Monday 5 February. The self-assessment is a long-standing and integral element of the LGM risk management program.
This year's LGAQ Annual Conference in Gladstone saw LGMS launch a competition for a council to win $10,000 towards a health and wellbeing project.
At the LGAQ Annual Conference, LGMS celebrates the success of the LGMS Risk Excellence Award winning councils and their respective risk projects.
Worksafe Queensland have approved the Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023, which comes into effect from 1 February 2024.
Hosting a contingent of our member councils at the Local Government Risk Management Conference in Sydney is always a highlight for the LGMS team.
Bundaberg Regional Council recently hosted the final Local Government Risk Management Focus Group (LGRMFG) for 2023.