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The best defence? Mitigation and good record keeping
LGIS receives approximately 1,300 claims on average each year; for the past five years, of those the vast majority are common law claims.
December 1, 2022
LGIS receives approximately 1,300 claims on average each year; for the past five years, of those the vast majority are common law claims.
The City of Bunbury’s new youth precinct, Koolambidi Woola, has successfully married design and a strong risk management approach to deliver for the local community
Local governments are community makers, providing the places that create connection and a sense of belonging.
Bushfire volunteers provide a vital service to our communities, and the work they undertake is often in very high-risk environments.
A demanding role. What does it take to be a bushfire volunteer? The LGIS injury prevention team have done the most exhaustive assessment yet of the demands of a volunteer bushfire fighter role.
The City of Mandurah is transforming their safety culture through the PErforM program.
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.