Converting Dreams into Reality In our current crisis of housing affordability and availability, development approvals are under significant pressure. Rules are changing, technology and systems can be both frustrating and demanding, planners are in demand between Councils and across different sectors, and developers and citizens are often chasing multiple and sometimes conflicting outcomes. State government […]

The recent local council elections in NSW have triggered leadership transitions and will result in temporary vacancies in key leadership roles for many councils. While this is a normal part of post-election change, it can delay decision-making, disrupt the reassessment of crucial frameworks and policies, and raise serious governance challenges. Due to geographical challenges, this issue is […]

Introduction Most recently, the conversation around workplace discrimination has evolved significantly, particularly with the introduction of the Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). This statutory obligation represents a fundamental shift in how Australian organisations and employers approach issues of sex discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Rather than merely responding to incidents […]