Following the Asset Management Accountability Framework Audit Report that was presented to Parliament on 23rd May 2019, our Melbourne AMCouncil chapter got together over breakfast to hear from Catherine Sandercock, Manager Performance Audit, Victorian Auditor-General’s Office, who spoke about the audit findings and recommendations.
The Queensland Government State Infrastructure Plan (SIP) Part B was released on 23rd July 2019. The strategy outlines the Queensland Government’s strategic direction for planning and prioritising the investment and delivery of infrastructure that supports growth enables economic development and creates jobs. Part B outlines a 4 year $49.5billion infrastructure program with a corresponding $12.9billion spend in the 2019-20 year.
Take a look at the strategy and plan here. Read the media release here.
George Assaad, a passionate public speaker and expert in in developing, implementing and maintaining management systems for clients across a wide range of industries, engaged our Sydney chapter to be very interested in what some may say could be a dry topic on Certification under ISO 55001 from the Certifying Auditors' Perspective last week. The chapter may not have had an as energised audit speaker prior! George made sure that members were across the requirement that It’s ‘their’ decision to make sure that the right Asset Management decisions that are made are in line with the requirements of the ISO 55000 series standards.
Read more: Sydney look at Certification under ISO 55001 from the Certifying Auditors Perspective
Why do we keep solving the same problems more than once? Traditionally problems are solved by an individual or a small team often overwhelmed by many daily problems meaning that time and attention is limited.
Once problems are solved, the actions and solutions are typically shared with a small population with the expectation that they will be implemented. What checks and balances are in place to ensure the correct solution?
The AMCouncil Brisbane Chapter's Legacy Way field trip was a great experience, with all attendees saying they enjoyed the opportunity to see behind the scenes and experience a real life maintenance shutdown.
