What we need now is good governance

By Paul Beeston 2024-07-01T06:00:00

With the general election looming, it is worth reflecting on what is required to deliver the best outcomes within our industry, writes Paul Beeston of RLB

As the country gets ready to elect a new government, it occurred to me as a professional advising clients on the best solutions aligned to the latest policy and practice that the differences between good governments and good governance can be a narrow one, both when it comes to our industry and our projects.

Without wading into the politics, governments are the formal, top-down imposition of rule and laws. In the case of our parliamentary system, governments quite often rely on the authority that comes with a clear majority to exert power and get things done.

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