Understanding the 2025 Risk Landscape for Local Government

02/09/2025 23 min

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Episode Synopsis

David Royston-Jennings is joined by Gary Okely (Head of JLT Public Sector – Pacific) and Nick Rossmann (Manager Risk and Resilience) to unpack the findings of the latest JLT Public Sector Risk Report. Based on input from nearly 200 council CEOs across Australia, the report highlights the top strategic risks facing local governments from financial sustainability and cyber threats to workforce challenges and climate resilience. The episode explores how councils are leveraging this data to shape strategy, advocate for funding and build risk-mature cultures.