Mediation is a powerful preventative tool, available to LGIS members. Using the LGIS mediation service early can avoid workplace issues that may lead to psychological injury.
With inflation rising and the cost of living increasing, many people across WA are feeling financially squeezed.
LGIS is piloting a cyber-risk program in 2022 designed to help members better understand their exposure to cyber crime and develop targeted plans to address them.
Bushfire incidents in Western Australia have increased in number and severity. In the last two years we’ve seen devastating fires throughout the outer metropolitan area, South West, Wheatbelt and Great Southern. Burning permits for vegetation and to reduce fuel loads on public and private lands have come under increased scrutiny.
Local Government Risk Forum | Tuesday 6 September 2022
Exploring emerging and current risks for WA local governments
At the end of 2021 local government leaders across Australian ranked cyber-security failure as their number two risk, just behind financial sustainability.
In the last few years, we’ve had rain events which have delivered a tremendous amount of water within a matter of hours. These events are occurring more regularly – shining a spotlight on storm water drainage, planning and management.
Proactive risk management for individual LGIS members and the broader local government sector is at the heart of LGIS’ success.
LGIS members across the state, particularly in the south and Wheatbelt, faced fires which destroyed property and razed the land. Changing environmental conditions will continue to pose significant challenges.
The past two years have been tumultuous, with unplanned changes to restrictions, safety measures, and border closures adding to the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
