Local government reform: What does it mean in practice?

What you’ll learn

Local government is facing one of its most significant periods of change, driven by financial pressures, rising demand for services, and evolving expectations around devolution and accountability. This webinar explores the current reform agenda, from structural reorganisation and funding sustainability to governance, service delivery, and workforce transformation. We’ll examine what reform means in practice for councils and communities, the challenges of implementation, and the opportunities to deliver better outcomes through place-based leadership. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on what success looks like and what the next phase of reform could bring.

This episode will be hosted in a chat show format where host Tom Snee will ask our expert panel a number of questions before we head into an interactive Q&A. Key topics:

• Overview of the changes
• Governance, leadership, and accountability
• Workforce and organisational change
• Devolution and place
• The role of procurement
• Q&A