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Risk Report

How Local Government understands risks and how these shape the operational landscape of Local Government

The 2026 JLT Public Sector Risk Report delivers essential insights into the strategic risks shaping local government operations and decision-making.

With community expectations expanding, councils are compelled to manage a complicated mix of priorities — ensuring financial resilience while meeting stringent legal and regulatory duties.

Access the 2026 JLT Public Sector Risk Report below

Access the latest report - Edition 8

The JLT Public Sector Risk Report is an essential reference for local government senior leaders, Audit and Risk Committees, regional bodies and Local Government Associations (LGAs).

Its relevance has grown in recent years — Audit and Risk Committees increasingly rely on the Report to inform strategic, financial and risk‑mitigation planning tailored to their local challenges.

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The JLT Risk Report helps local governments strengthen strategic planning, community engagement and risk‑mitigation investments so they can serve communities effectively and protect their future resilience.

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"It is my observation that the JLT Risk Report used as a strategic risk engagement tool, can be the conduit between local experience and national strategy." 

Gary Okely
Head of Public Sector

 

 

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Previous editions:

⬇️ Download Edition 7 

⬇️ Download Edition 6

⬇️ Download Edition 5

⬇️ Download Edition 3 & 4

⬇️ Download Edition 2

⬇️ Download Edition 1

JLT Public Sector is a division of JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 69 009 098 864, AFSL 226 827) and is a business of Marsh. This website contains general information, does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs and may not suit your personal circumstances. For full details of the terms, conditions and limitations of the covers and before making any decision about whether to acquire a product, refer to the specific policy wordings and/or Product Disclosure Statements available from JLT Public Sector on request.

This publication is not intended to be taken as advice regarding any individual situation and should not be relied upon as such. The information contained herein is based on sources we believe reliable, but we make no representation or warranty as to its accuracy. JLT shall have no obligation to update this publication and shall have no liability to you or any other party arising out of this publication or any matter contained herein.

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JLT Public Sector is a division of JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 69 009 098 864, AFSL 226 827) (JLT) and is a business of Marsh. This website contains general information, does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs and may not suit your personal circumstances. For full details of the terms, conditions and limitations of the covers and before making any decision about whether to acquire a product, refer to the specific policy wordings and/or Product Disclosure Statements available from JLT Public Sector on request.