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Phishing attacks target local governments and Tasmanian council investigates cyber breach.

Local governments are becoming high value targets for cyber criminals. In the last week we have become aware of phishing and other cyber attacks in re

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LGIS Members targeted in phishing scam

In the last few weeks a number of LGIS members have been targeted by a scam. Unfortunately a small number have suffered losses, some significant enoug

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Election campaign material

Local government ordinary elections are coming up on Saturday, 16 October.

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Spring fire forecast

Fire management is a year-round process. It’s important to consider your priorities for the coming months given the expected climate conditions and th

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How the cyber Essential Eight will help your local government

The Essential Eight comprises eight mitigation strategies local governments should employ to help address cybersecurity concerns

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CEO Breakfast | Leading people

The Work, Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) raises questions around organisational and personal responsibility alongside how it relates to the existing

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WorkCare Forum - local government and workers'comp

This forum has been developed in direct response to our observations and aims to deepen attendees understanding and address the complex issues of inju

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The year that was

Renewal is over for another year. June is one of our busiest months, as we work to renew Scheme membership for WA local governments, which involves a

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Your motor vehicle procedure update

In case you missed it, we are currently transitioning your fleet protection across from traditional insurance to your LGIS Scheme. Our procedures are

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Changing language around LGIS

You may have noticed that we've changed our language when we talk about LGIS.

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Managing exposure to hand-arm vibration

Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is the vibration transmitted to a person’s hand and arm when using hand-held power tools.

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DMIRS National Asbestos Plan – what’s it mean for you?

Asbestos is a fibrous, naturally occurring mineral that was once used extensively due to being lightweight and resistant to high temperatures, electri

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Protecting against the evolving threat of hacking

Cybercrime is by no means new. But now, attackers are getting even more sophisticated – targeting operational technology (OT) infrastructure.

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New job dictionary resources

We are pleased to announce the LGIS injury prevention team have completed 32 job dictionaries - available now to all members on our website

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Ask an Expert – preparing your communities for bushfires and storms

In times of strife, communities look to their leaders for guidance, and in today’s environmental climate unfortunately the likelihood of such environm

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Your Mutual Scheme

As we head into membership renewal time, it’s a great opportunity to look at the benefits of your mutual Scheme.

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WHS and Volunteers – What are the changes?

New safety legislation broadens the definition of workers so that volunteers are now included. This has implications for WA local governments.

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Keeping bushfire volunteers safe and well

Local government organisations must, as far as ‘reasonably practicable’ ensure volunteers are not harmed as a result of work carried on their behalf.

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Prevention trumps treatment for psychological injury

2021 Workforce Risk Forum focuses on practical, strategic ways to prevent pyschological injury

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