Thank you for participating in the LGiU Australia free trial. As the free trial is ending soon, we are seeking feedback on how we can improve our services to councils throughout Australia. This survey will also allow you to nominante someone from council to discuss ongoing membership options. The survey should take no longer than five minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your participation.

1.How long have you been accessing the LGiU Australia free trial for?

Less than a week

1 - 4 weeks

1 month - 2 months

2 months - 3 months 

3 months - 4 months

4+ months

2.What area of council are you accessing the free trial material from?

Corporate service staff

Service delivery staff

Asset management staff

Planning and development staff

Executive and management teams

Councillors

Other (please specify)

3.How valuable have you found the following LGiU Australia services?

Unsure

Not valuable

Valuable

Very Valuable

Daily News

Unsure

Not valuable

Valuable

Very Valuable

Monday Weekly Policy Roundup 

Unsure

Not valuable

Valuable

Very Valuable

Australia Local Government Policy Briefings

Unsure

Not valuable

Valuable

Very Valuable

International Local Government Policy Briefings

Unsure

Not valuable

Valuable

Very Valuable

LocalGov Blog 

Unsure

Not valuable

Valuable

Very Valuable

Global-Local Pandemic Bulletin

Unsure

Not valuable

Valuable

Very Valuable

4.Which would you say are the best features of LGiU Australia Daily News? (Tick all that apply)

It shows me what's going on in other councils across Australia

It's unbiased

It shows me what the media is saying about my council 

It covers a range of policy areas

It's concise 

It comes out early in the morning 

It's comprehensive 

Other (please specify)

5.Which would you say are the best features of LGiU Australia Policy Briefings? (Tick all that apply)

They cover a range of policy issues

They're concise

They focus primarily on policy in Australia

They're relevant to my work/responsibilities

They stimulate debate

They're unbiased 

They include information on international local government policy

They provide me with practical ideas that I can use

Other (please specify)

6.What issues would you most like to receive Policy Briefings on?

7.Have LGiU Australia services saved you time or money in any of the following ways? (Tick all that apply)

Digesting lengthy reports on legislation 

Providing vital information that has helped you with your job

Drawing your attention to new ideas that could change how you work 

Summarising relevant news headlines for you

Use to feed into council reports or submissions

Use ideas to help you with your work

Other (please specify)

8.Which, if any, of the following would be of value to your Council?

Being part of a collaborative international learning network

Participating in innovation exchange workshops

Influencing a sector-wide research agenda

Thought leadership for the future of the sector

Tapping into fresh thinking and commentary on local democracy issues

Other (please specify)

9.The LGiU Australia free trial is ending soon. Please tick yes if you would like to keep accessing the material?

Yes

10.If you answered yes to the above question, please identify who in council should be contacted about continuing the membership.

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number