If you couldn’t attend the Research and Industry Days (RAID) on May 29 and 30, you missed a successful and insightful online event. In collaboration with Federation University, this free event brought academia and industry together to share the latest research in maintenance and asset management.
(more…)The Productivity Commission is seeking community feedback on the five pillars of productivity, identified earlier in 2024 as:
VAGO released its findings from the audit on the Quality of Victoria’s Critical Data Assets on 14 May 2024. [Quality of Victoria’s Critical Data Assets | Victorian Auditor-General’s Office]
The Victorian Auditor-General’s review found that government agencies are not adequately assuring the quality of their critical data assets in line with the Data Quality Standard. None of the 11 audited agencies fully met the standard, with most lacking clear identification of critical data, effective governance, and required data quality plans. This raises concerns about the reliability of information used in decision-making, policy development, and service delivery. Critical data assets—such as payroll, service activity, and payment systems—are essential to the functioning of government, and their mismanagement poses risks to both agencies and the community’s social and economic wellbeing.
A night of authenticity, connection, and inspiration
Hosted by the Asset Management Council & supported by WiRAM, Empowerment in Asset Management: A Leadership Journey was more than just an event—it was a powerful gathering of voices committed to shaping a more inclusive, resilient, and empowered future for our sector.
(more…)Maintenance is more than a routine—it’s the engine behind resilient, sustainable operations across every sector. This Global Maintenance Day, the Asset Management Council invites you to join us for a special breakfast event in Melbourne on Friday 6 June, bringing together leaders in infrastructure, utilities, and transport to explore the role of maintenance in shaping a more sustainable future.
(more…)The Sydney Chapter of the Asset Management Council last week hosted an insightful technical session with Sean Caldwell, Director of Asset Management & Engineering at Sydney Metro, who explored the agency’s approach to asset management within the context of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
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