Background

This policy outlines Burwood Council’s commitment to applying risk management principles, systems, and processes across the organisation. It ensures that risks are consistently and effectively assessed in all planning, decision-making, and operations.

The proposed policy will replace an existing policy that has become outdated. The proposed policy is consistent with recent guidelines issued by the Office of Local Government and with AS ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management – Guidelines.

The policy is part of a larger framework of risk management practices that ensure Council is well placed to mitigate any potential damage from risk and optimise any benefits or opportunities that well-managed risk presents.

How to make a submission

If you have something to say about any aspect of the draft Risk Management Policy, we encourage you to make a submission. All submissions must be in writing and must be received by 20 August 2025. Please include in the subject: "Submission - Risk Management Policy".

Submissions can be made:

• By email to council@burwood.nsw.gov.au
• By post to Burwood Council, PO Box 240, Burwood NSW 1805