Houses of the Oireachtas’ Post

If you live on the Sunshine Coast, in 60 days, you will vote for your Division Councillor and your Mayor. So, what does that mean to you? You decide who: • leads, manages and provides strategic direction for the Sunshine Coast • represents you on a local, state, national and international level • sets the tone by leading and managing council meetings, working alongside fellow elected councillors and manages unsuitable meeting conduct • provides high-quality leadership to the Sunshine Coast Council CEO to ensure the corporate plan is achieved • participates in council meetings for policy development and decision-making • ensures compliance with applicable laws • ensures legislative compliance • is accountable to the community for the Sunshine Coast Council’s performance. What many people don’t know is that the Mayor only has one vote alongside their fellow Councillors, unless there is a tie where the Mayor makes the casting vote. So, who you vote as your Division Councillor and who you elect as your Mayor will significantly impact the success of your region. Over the coming week, I will share why I know I am the Mayoral Candidate of Choice to lead a new era in Council. Polling booths open on the 4th March, with Saturday 16th March being the official election day. #minformayor #teammin #teamsunshinecoast #mayor2024

Up until now, public sector reform and improvement has been attempted countless times, but they have been unable to deflect the trajectory that has created increased costs and rising demands. There are a plethora of reports and thoughts from different people recently, on the nature of public sector reform. However, many of them only partiality understand the public sector as a whole system it its own right. Central government imposition and leadership, pay disputes, targets, principles that guide decision-making and the design of services, etc. According to the systemic analysis that has occurred in working within the NHS and social care, the learning is clear. The most impactful barrier of all is the systemic embracing of new public management (NPM). And this report covers all those elements - at last! And as NPM is key to this, this report is able to reference alternative fundamentals that need to replace it. - The liberated method is another example of what occurs when NPM is replaced. - 'Locality by default' demonstrates that local decision-making is the only way complexity can be understood and dealt with. Personally I would have included that fact that 'digital by default' is a NPM child, and its popularity is simply another avenue that issuing tried. I would have also included the fact that John Seddon has been working with alternatives to NPM for over two decades, he invented the liberated method, and had put much effort into highlighting much of the findings in this report in his work and writing. Now, please, can decision-makers take the effort to understand the nature of this report and the underlying paradigm that it represents. Please have the same courage that Margaret Thatcher has when she created NPM, and replace it. Please pay attention to those of us that know how to change this... And the biggest thanks to Ben Glover

No matter who gets the keys to 10 Downing Street on Friday morning, one thing we do know is that we are going to see a drastic new cohort of Parliamentarians. Whilst Kier Starmer is adamant that he is well equipped to manage the work-life balance of being a Member of Parliament, this is one of the things that many new MPs naturally struggle with. They're also not going to know how to work on a select committee, how to use the library, how to change the law, how to deliver a speech, how to do their expenses (correctly), how to deal with the Lords, how to engage with lobbyists or journalists & so much more. Shortly after the Election, The House Magazine will be publishing our Westminster Toolkit which answers all these questions & more; helping MPs understand the bizarre world of working in Parliament. We are looking for a headline sponsor or a couple of shared sponsors for the publication, if this sounds of interest, drop me a line! (You can find the 2020 Edition in the comments)

Have been following the recent Tasmanian State election with some interest. Partly through many years of work activity, plus a fair chunk of travel to/from the State. But also because in a modern Australian politics sense its the clearest, long-term example of how minority Government’s & an embedded cross bench tries to work. #auspol #taspol Those predicting a similar future Federal Parliament make-up next election (plus others like the next Queensland poll in late October) of a future hung-Parliament scenario are of course just speculative crystal ball 🔮gazing. But it is worth a reflection if this is the new normal for make-ups of many Parliaments across Australia as this has obvious cause & effect of rising 3rd parties! The final results are in & the 35 seat lower house (remembering it was expanded by 10 MPs to the 35 at the election): Liberal - 14 Labor - 10 Greens - 5 Jacqui Lambie Network - 3 Independent - 3 The crossbench a fascinating make-up of 11 if you include Greens / JLN / Independents. The 4th term Rockliff administration is understood will be granted supply through the JLN MPs & a no. Of Independents to a working majority of 18 & to keep the wheels of Govt working. And based only on media reports it will maintain a Ministry of blue-colour only. But they’ll be no guarantees on legislation & clear passage of new future reforms. In coming weeks they’ll be obvious, ongoing questions around how this will all actually work & the practical mechanics over time. It will be intriguing but there’s no reason to say it won’t or can’t work. And as the AFL - Australian Football League highly-hyped & latest successful ‘Gather Round’ has the sun setting in SA, it is also now consideration of next steps for the future MacqPoint roofed Stadium & Precinct on the Derwent. Of course this is the contractual entry way for the 2028 Tasmania Football Club - aka Tasmanian Devils into the AFL big league in under 4 seasons & just in time for the next Tas State election (as it turns out)! #elections2024 #elections2025 #tasmania #australianpolitics #afl #gatheround #politics #crossbench #ausbiz #thirdparty #stadiums #publicpolicy #negotiation

and a whole lot more, great for anyone, inside Parliament and without, wanting to get to the nub of key policy/political issues, https://lnkd.in/ejf6hARM

Nelson takes a narrow minded approach, essentially blaming Calgary for causing the UCP to propose Bill 20. He must work for the UCP. Here is what the Head of Alberta Municipalities has said about Bill 20. see link below The UCP is playing bully politics against all Alberta Municipalities while it takes in unprecedented Royalty revenue. Most, if not all, Municipalities are struggling with infrastructure investments to address population pressures. Why does the UCP declare war on Alberta Municipalities when a cooperative approach would yield a much better result? https://lnkd.in/gfsnwA8E

If you had a chance to participate in parliament, would you take it? Please participate in this short survey and share your views on how to best make #opengovernmentparterships a reality.

It's time to revisit and update the Landlord-Tenant Act in South Carolina to better protect both renters and landlords in today’s housing market. The current laws are outdated and don’t address the modern challenges that both parties face, from inadequate housing conditions to unfair eviction practices. Updating the Act will ensure fair treatment, clarify rights and responsibilities, and provide stronger protections for tenants while giving landlords the clear guidelines they need to operate their properties effectively. A balanced and modernized Landlord-Tenant Act is essential for creating safe, stable, and equitable housing for everyone in South Carolina. Let’s push for change that benefits all. #HousingJustice #UpdateTheAct #FairHousingForAll www.belindaforsenate.com

Good morning #NorthEast, it's #NorthEastMayor Election Day.👏🏻 Let us remind you why it's vital to have your say. The North East devolution deal will give our region access to: ✅ An investment fund of £1.4bn, or £48m a year, to support inclusive economic growth and support our regeneration priorities ✅ An indicative budget of around £1.8bn, or £60m a year, for adult education and skills – to meet local skills priorities and improve opportunities for residents ✅ A £900m package of investment to transform our transport system, with £563m from the City Regional Sustainable Transport Fund, on top of funding already announced for our buses and metro system ✅ £69m of investment in housing and regeneration, unlocking sites to bring forward new housing and commercial development Use your vote. Find your nearest polling station, here: https://lnkd.in/eUZysPdX Sandra Manson Tony Cullen Lesley Fairclough Nick Gholkar Ronnie Graham Gordon Hewling Pippa Heron Neil McMillan Mark Tait Fergus Trim Tina Snowball Helen Cadzow Janine Danneker Laura Lloyd Richard McEvoy Chris Poyzer Simon Elliot David Abercrombie Laura E. Hanna Mawson Chris Martin Gillian Reed Matt Verlander Amy Ward Alastair Willis Michael Henning

Both presidential candidates talk about addressing affordable housing, but are extremely vague as to how. In this episode we discuss the Senate bill they are alluding to.