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Local governments are often planning exciting new places for their communities to gather and play.
April 7, 2022
Local governments are often planning exciting new places for their communities to gather and play.
The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report stresses the time to act on climate change is now, and there is much work to be done – including by local governments.
WA local governments control over 140 landfill facilities and approximately 84 waste transfer stations.
Waste and recycling facilities are considered high risk due to the increased levels of combustibles, the potential for environmental damage, and health and safety concerns.
As a local government delivering services to your community, any interactions you have with third parties – directly or indirectly – introduces liability risk exposures.
With the introduction of the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 (the Act), there are changes to the workplace health and safety laws in Western Australia – but what does this mean for you?
We are pleased to announce the continued transition of LGIS fleet protection across from traditional insurance placements to Scheme protection arrangements.
A 2020 University of Melbourne study – which followed 1300 workers over 12 years – found that being exposed to poor quality work increased the odds of developing a mental disorder by 30 per cent.
Psychological injury claims are expected to increase in 2021 with the ongoing stress of living through a pandemic.
More than 140,000 people turned out for the pinnacle event of Perth Festival earlier this year. Fans lined Canning Highway to mark 40 years since AC/DC’s front man Bon Scott was laid to rest at Fremantle Cemetery.
The answer will be different for every person, but local government is always at the heart of what turns a group of people into a community. It’s the gathering places of open spaces, playgrounds and sports facilities; it’s the library, community and recreation centres.
LGIS is the unifying name for the dedicated suite of risk financing and management services for WA local governments, established by the WA Local Government Association in conjunction with JLT Public Sector (part of the Marsh group of companies). LGIS is managed by JLT Public Sector (ABN 69 009 098 864 AFS Licence 226827).
Risk Matters, via this website, is designed to keep members, their staff and elected members informed on topical risk management and insurance issues and LGIS programs and services.
