As we draw closer to the end of this council term, Chris Eddy, Kathryn Arndt and Rhys Thomas reflect on the last four years and the issues which shaped local government.

As we look back on some of the big issues of the last year, we revisit this discussion between Chris Eddy and CEO of the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) in the UK, Jonathan Carr-West.Chris and Jonathan look at LGIU research int...

This week, we look back at an interview with Deputy Commissioner at IBAC, David Wolf.  David and Chris look at the risks associated with donations and lobbying in local government elections. In the lead up to the election period we...

Access to safe and affordable housing is a basic human right, but the housing crisis is growing globally. With increasing cost pressures, and population growing faster than build times, what can local government do to address the crisis? This p...

This week, we look back at a conversation between Chris Eddy and the (then) newly elected Victorian Electoral Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel. Chris and Sven discuss Sven’s career journey, from Victorian Information Commissioner to Vic...