Local Government Focus Day Western Australia
Reimagining how councils deliver: citizen-centric, AI-enabled, productive
27 Aug 2026
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Event overview
Western Australia’s local governments continue to navigate the challenge of delivering more with less. As frontline service providers, councils are balancing rising community expectations, constrained budgets, and the demands of maintaining ageing infrastructure, while working to modernise operations and strengthen organisational resilience.
Insights from the 2025 Local Government Focus Day highlighted that while many councils recognise the transformative potential of AI, most remain in the early stages of adoption. Financial sustainability continues to be the primary concern, alongside the need to become more data-driven, streamline processes, and build workforce capability to meet a rapidly evolving service environment.
In 2026, the imperative to rethink how councils deliver services, manage assets, and engage communities has never been greater. Embracing innovation, digital tools, and cross-sector collaboration will be critical to unlocking more efficient, responsive, and sustainable operating models.
Join us at the 2026 Local Government Focus Day, part of Public Sector Network’s Government Innovation Week Western Australia, to explore practical strategies and real-world case studies from across the sector. This action-oriented forum brings together local and state leaders to share insights on improving productivity, strengthening financial sustainability, and leveraging technology, including AI, to deliver better outcomes for communities.
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2025 Featured speakers
Jonas Petersen
Chief Digital Officer, Office of Digital Government, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Chief Executive Officer & Chair, City of Vincent & Australian Urban Design Research Centre
Miriam Sanchez Blanco
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), City of Stirling
Bimsara Pathirathna
Chief Financial Officer, City of Wanneroo
Alyce Higgins
Manager Communications and Engagement, City of Swan
Joel Hurst
Manager IT, Systems and Strategy, City of Fremantle
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With a focus on South Australia’s specific needs, partnership enables you to collaborate directly with key players, co-develop solutions for the state’s challenges, and reinforce your commitment to advancing government services in impactful ways.