JLT Risk Report Webinar
Using risk intelligence to strengthen strategic and operational decisions with a focus on People and Culture and Cyber Risk.
This session provides a focused deep dive into the JLT Public Sector Risk Report — the leading, longitudinal source of risk intelligence for Australian local government. Using 2026 report findings, we’ll translate national insights into practical, Council-level implications for Queensland and outline how risk intelligence can be used to strengthen strategic and operational decisions.
It will cover topics including:
- The top risks for councils, based on the 2026 survey of CEOs and General Managers nationally, with context on how ranking differs by region;
- How risks are interconnected — in particular how financial sustainability constrains mitigation of other risks;
- Risk trends and movement over time — key shifts in 2026 (which risks rose, which eased) and what these signal for planning and investment
- Practical impact for Queensland councils — how national findings map to Queensland’s exposure (natural hazards, climate impacts, asset renewal and workforce recruitment/retention challenges) and examples of operational consequences; and
- Using the JLT Risk Report and other risk intelligence to strategic and operational decision making.
Hosted by Paul Bright, Nick Rossmann and Gary Okely (JLT Public Sector), with two specialist guests to focus on two high-priority risks identified in 2026:
· People & Culture (Lily Kan, Mercer): focus on workforce attraction, retention and capability; addressing skills shortages; modern employment models and targeted retention/engagement strategies; and the financial implications (how workforce cost pressures interact with councils’ financial sustainability). Lily will provide practical mitigation approaches councils can implement within constrained budgets.
· Cyber Risk (Liberty Mudzamba, Marsh Risk): focus on the persistent cyber threat environment, common weaknesses seen across councils, practical hygiene and resilience steps (including governance, incident response playbooks, backups and basic segmentation) and how simple, cost-effective changes reduce impact and insurance exposure.
Day/Date: Thursday 27 August
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers
Who should attend:
Council Executives, Managers and Officers working in: Risk Management, Asset Management, Finance, Governance, ICT, People and Culture, Climate Resilience and Disaster Management.
Host and Speaker Bios: Here
Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded.
Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.
LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.
To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues.
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