Case Study
Port Stephens Council
CASE STUDY [LOCAL GOVERNMENT] Port Stephens Council Population growth, combined with increasing development and tourism in the Port Stephens region in New South Wales, continue to place pressure on the environmental integrity, character and attributes of the local government area. Business Benefits Cost savings Time efficiencies Increased collaboration and communication between different departments Easier for staff to identify and follow the correct process Reduction in number of out-of-date processes Port Stephens Council had adopted the Australian Business Excellence Framework (ABEF), an integrated leadership and management system that guides organizations to sustain high levels of performance. It also helps to assess and improve different aspects of the business