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21.01.2022 With several states at odds about how best to manage the pandemic, the Federal Government has made it clear it believes authorities in Sydney have developed the most sustainable model.

20.01.2022 EQUAL PAY DAY | Figures released by the ABS show the national gender pay gap stands at 14%. Not sure what the pay gap is and interested in the pay gap in STEM? find out more here http://ow.ly/QmVN50B9aet #equalpayday2020

19.01.2022 More good news out of 2020: Announcing our LGEA Delegate of the Year for 2020 The LGEA was delighted to announce Lance Hazell, from Wollongong City Council, as the winner of our LGEA Delegate of the Year Award for 2020. This Award was announced during our AGM on Friday 27 November, and Lance was presented with his Award by LGEA Committee of Management member Rosemary Crowhurst. This is the second year of this new Award, which we introduced to recognise and reward the outstan...ding efforts of our top performing delegates. Members from all over the state submitted nominations for their local delegate. Lance is a well-deserving winner. He is a long-standing and experienced delegate, who represents a large and diverse group of members at Wollongong. Lance always takes the initiative and approaches his delegate role with enthusiasm and professionalism whether undertaking bargaining, attending Council’s consultative committee or assisting individual members. Congratulations Lance!

19.01.2022 Some good news out of 2020: Announcing our LGEA Employer of Choice for 2020 Lachlan Shire Council was announced as the LGEA Employer of Choice for 2020 during our AGM on Friday 27 November. Lachlan Shire Council’s General Manager was presented with the Award in Dubbo by LGEA Organiser Shanaz Razeen. For Lachlan Shire Council, being a small regional Council, to win such a prestigious award it is a wonderful achievement and a credit to the Council and all my dedicated staff, ...Mr Tory said. Now in it’s sixth year, the LGEA Employer of Choice Award aims to highlight good employment practices within NSW local government, particularly those that are designed to attract and retain engineers and other professionals within council organisations. It is also designed to identify and reward local government organisations that have developed good relationships with the LGEA at the workplace level by valuing and respecting our members and providing support to our local delegates You can read more about Lachlan Shire’s deserving win on their facebook page here: https://bit.ly/3h4nilo

19.01.2022 R U OK? DAY 2020 | At the LGEA we are here for you when times are tough. As a union we will continue to support our members. If you are currently requiring assistance please head to our support page and view the many resources available. #RUOKDay2020 Read more here https://bit.ly/3hd0uhJ

18.01.2022 LGEA AGM | We're pleased to advise that this year’s LGEA AGM will be held on Friday 27 November at 1pm. Aside from the official business of the meeting, our guest speaker this year will be newly appointed Professionals Australia CEO, Ms Jill McCabe. Jill will be speaking to us about her vision and plan for the future of PA and the ongoing relationship with the LGEA. We will also be announcing the winner of this year’s LGEA Employer of Choice Award and Delegate of the Year A...ward at the AGM. All LGEA members are welcome to attend the meeting which this year will be held virtually via zoom. Register your attendance here https://apesma.informz.net//LGEA_Annual_General_Meeting__M

17.01.2022 Help us send a message! | Our NSW Engineering Registration campaign is now at a critical juncture despite the passing of legislation in June this year, the Government is now trying to block the introduction of a broad based registration scheme. We need your help send your MP a message about how important the reform is to you, engineers at your workplace and the wider community. Read more here https://www.lgea.org.au//Recognition_of_Engineers_in_NSW.a

15.01.2022 KEY FINDINGS | A very pleasing 68.4% of respondents receive payment of the CLA in some way. The CLA is an allowance that was fought for, and won, by LGEA members, and is paid to engineering professionals involved in council asset management. Read more in the LGEA Remuneration Report 2020 here https://bit.ly/3c6AzaM

14.01.2022 DANGEROUS LOOPHOLE | Posted in The Sydney Morning Herald, Gordon Brock the Professionals Australia State Director gave comment on the ‘dangerous loophole’ that would allow engineers to escape licensing rules in NSW. Professional Engineers Australia said the government's decision to ignore the passage of a broad registration law that covers all engineers was a "blatant betrayal" of the community. Read the update here https://www.lgea.org.au//Engineers_to_escape_licensing_rul

14.01.2022 SAFETY FIRST | Professionals Australia has become aware of a potential threat to the health and safety of workers who may perform work on the M4 Smart Motorway Parramatta-Penrith. The risks relate to an alleged series of breaches of AS3000 which may cause injury or death to a worker. The list of concerns are extensive. Safety at work is everybody's responsibility. You have a right to elect Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) who can issue directions to stop unsafe work. Watch the 9 News Sydney story here https://www.facebook.com/9NewsSydney/videos/719726858889495

09.01.2022 LGEA WEBINAR- Thursday 4th Feb, Register now! Our first NSW webinar for 2021 focuses on an extremely important and relevant topic Bullying and Harassment in the workplace. You're invited!... Date: Thursday 4th February 2021 Time LGEA members: 11:00am 12:00noon What are the risks of bullying in the workplace? How do you identify it? And what steps can we take to address and stop it? Legal frameworks and guidelines NSW PA/LGEA support and advice for members and more Click here http://apesma.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yMjI3Nzkz/index.html

08.01.2022 YES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD RECEIVE ADEQUATE FUNDING, BUT SHOULD THEY BE AFFORDED GENUINE AUTONOMY? Western Sydney University professor of economic geography, Phillip O’Neill’s article discusses the challenges faced by Central Coast Council. Financial and operational challenges which led to the appointment of an administrator following the sacking of Council. A report to the Minister authored by the Administrator outlines key areas of concern including ‘the failure to unde...rstand and practice the basics of sound financial management’ amongst others. Alongside concerns raised in this report, the LGEA and industry Unions outlined several concerns to the Administrator and Senior Executive staff of Council; A ‘top-heavy’ management structure which was not costed to see its long term budgetary effects significantly impacted Council and inaccuracies relating to the reporting of finances at amalgamation which potentially misrepresented Council’s financial position providing a false picture of a strong financial position allowing for greater spending. These issues became prominent in the years after amalgamation and Senior Management failed to pick up on the warning signs that Council income was well and truly being out stripped by Council expenditure. Through all this turmoil, the focus of the LGEA is to ensure our members are supported and are provided with professional representation through potential job losses and attacks to conditions of employment. Read here: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au//lessons-for-nsw-local/

08.01.2022 KEY FINDINGS | Our profession is experienced and ageing. Local government engineering professionals are, for the most part, long-standing council employees. While having experienced professionals in the industry serves our communities well, it does also affirm our case for calling on government and industry to do more to support the development of the next generation of technical professionals. Read more in the LGEA Remuneration Report 2020 here https://bit.ly/33H4qCC

02.01.2022 LGEA is in Crookwell today! Here is our Organiser Shanaz speaking to members from the South East region. We are delighted to be able to attend meetings in person again! See you soon at your next regional meeting.