Lucas Vieira
Messages from the CEO

CEO’s Message – Spring 2024

The recent WA Local Government Convention was an excellent opportunity to chat with members and talk about the issues that matter to you. LGIS also appreciated the invitation from WALGA to provide members with an update at their AGM on our 2023/24 results and achievements. For more information, our end of financial year reports, A Year in Review and Annual Financial Report, are now available on the LGIS website or you can read the article on page 18.

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November 7, 2024
Man from the city of Belmont discussing with another woman
Where We've Been

Where we’ve been – Winter 2024

LGIS continued with our new workers’ compensation act roadshow, this time educating the northern metro members on the significant legislative changes. Together with WorkCover WA and legal partners Moray & Agnew, we delivered another tailored information session on the new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act (2023) WA.

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August 26, 2024
Ask an Expert

What are the risks associated with an MOU?

Both MOUs and formal contracts are common instruments within the local government sector in Western Australia. However, it is important that members are familiar with significant and often subtle differences between MOUs and contracts as the risks associated with getting it wrong can be costly.

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August 26, 2024
News

Are you fully protected against defamation claims?

The high-profile defamation case involving Ben Roberts-Smith shows that defamation isn’t just a concern for high-profile figures, but also for those serving their communities in less public roles.
It’s vital for local government officers and elected members to be aware of what constitutes defamation to continue navigating their roles effectively.

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August 26, 2024
News

New cyber security solutions for local governments

The CrowdStrike global incident on 19 July brought into sharp focus for many organisations around the world our reliance on a small number of suppliers and the degree of cyber vulnerability. This event served as a wake-up call, emphasising the systemic nature of cyber risk.

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August 26, 2024
Case Studies

The power of proactive injury management

Over the past few months LGIS has adopted the triaging approach to injury management and it’s already paying dividends – delivering improved outcomes for the injured worker and saving money for the Scheme and members.

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August 26, 2024
Messages from the CEO

CEO’s Message – Winter 2024

Welcome to the Winter edition of 2024! As we wrap up the financial year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. We’re pleased to share that we’ve had a complete renewal with an outstanding 100% retention of our membership.

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August 26, 2024

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