Serve the community, not the process
We build automation and AI for Australian councils, with the records, security and accountability local government requires. Requests move faster, and every step stays on the record.
Residents feel every manual step
Community requests, permits, approvals and reports all pass through hands that re-key, route and chase them. Budgets are tight, expectations keep rising, and the backlog lands on your team.
Automation and AI can now do the routing, drafting and reporting with a full record behind it. Councils across Australia are already using it every day, and public sector trials have shown real time savings.
- Requests and cases routed and drafted by automation, decided by your people
- Permits and approvals that keep moving between desks
- Reports and records that write themselves as work happens
Start with the queue residents notice
Most councils begin with one service, like requests or approvals. Each piece can be delivered on its own, with records and controls built in.
- Advisory and EnablementAn AI plan that fits council governance.→
- Agentic and Generative AIAgents that answer common community questions.→
- Business Process AutomationAutomate requests, permits and approvals.→
- Digital WorkplaceGoverned records and findable documents.→
- Data and AnalyticsClear reporting for council and community.→
- Sales and CRM SolutionsTrack requests and community engagement.→
What good looks like
City Council
Nintex + SharePoint
The property acquisition process was slow and complex, with delays and inaccuracies at each hand-off.
We mapped the process end to end, then automated it with Promapp, Nintex and SharePoint Online.
Outcomes
- Acquisitions move faster
- Fewer errors
- Progress visible in real time
Regional Council
Power Platform
Power Platform and Microsoft 365 had grown across seven environments with little governance.
We reviewed the whole setup and supported the changes to tighten security and control.
Outcomes
- Governance across 7 environments
- 1,400 monthly runs under control
- 200+ app launches a month
North Queensland Council
Teams + SharePoint
Teams and SharePoint had grown without much structure.
We reviewed the setup and built a document system with automated site creation and clear governance.
Outcomes
- 54 SharePoint sites tidied up
- 206 document sets organised
- New sites created automatically
Industry Ombudsman
Records365 + SharePoint
The client had no electronic records system, and the existing document platform could not co-author, control versions or search well across 93,000 documents.
We implemented Records365 over SharePoint Online and built a modern intranet alongside it.
Outcomes
- 93,000 documents under control
- Co-authoring at last
- A modern intranet
State Ombudsman
Fabric + Purview
The client was moving data off old on-premises systems and needed it governed.
We set up a Microsoft Fabric workspace and a plan for Purview, aligned to state rules.
Outcomes
- Cloud-ready data platform
- Retention and security covered
- Aligned to state rules
Electricity Transmission Operator
SharePoint + Power Automate
The client was moving its Objective records system to the cloud, but files kept falling out of sync with SharePoint, which put compliance at risk.
We built a Power Automate integration that keeps files up to date between Objective and SharePoint Online, in line with their cybersecurity rules.
Outcomes
- Less manual document handling
- Files kept current in SharePoint
- Stronger data protection and compliance
State Education Department
Identity + Automation
Assigning Microsoft licences at this state education department was a slow, manual job that struggled to keep up with growing staff numbers.
We automated licence assignment from HR data using Azure AD groups and PowerShell, starting with a proof of concept.
Outcomes
- Licences assigned automatically
- Lower admin overhead and cost
- Auditable, compliant process
Bulk Water Authority
SharePoint
The client wanted to modernise how it shares corporate governance content, but the old intranet was hard to use.
We built a hub and themed sites on SharePoint Online, branded and easy to use.
Outcomes
- Governance content easy to find
- Branded, modern sites
- Smoother staff onboarding
Early Learning Peak Body
Power Pages
A new funding model required two-way data exchanges between every kindergarten, the governing body and Queensland Treasury, and there was no portal to handle it.
We built a portal in Power Pages as the one-stop shop for submissions, documents and live funding data.
Outcomes
- One portal for 38 kindergartens
- Funding visible in real time
- Secure, accurate exchanges
Chemical Manufacturer
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online had been enabled but the team was not using them, and there was no governance around either.
We reviewed the setup, designed a best practice approach and set a phased roadmap for adoption.
Outcomes
- 500+ orphan documents found
- Idle Teams cleaned up
- A clear path to adoption
Safe by design
Controls we build in
- Secure handling of citizen data
- Least-privilege access
- Meets record keeping rules
- Full audit trail
- Human sign-off on key steps
Questions we hear most
What does CG TECH do for councils?
We build automation and AI for Australian councils, with the records, security and accountability local government requires. Requests move faster, and every step stays on the record.
Are you an approved government supplier?
Yes. CG TECH is an approved supplier on Federal, State and Local Government ICT and Professional Services panels, including Local Buy, so councils can engage us through existing procurement pathways.
Can AI meet public sector controls and record keeping rules?
Yes. We design to your record keeping and privacy obligations, log every step and keep a person accountable.
Do you work with local government in Australia?
Yes. We work with councils across Australia and design for their record keeping, privacy and procurement requirements.
Where does AI help government teams most?
Usually in citizen requests, approvals and reporting, where manual processing holds work up.
Is citizen data kept secure?
Yes. Your data stays in your own environment and is never used to train public models.
Will this work with our existing systems and records platform?
Yes. We build around your current systems rather than replacing them.
How long does a first project take to deliver?
A focused first project is usually a few weeks, scoped so you see a measurable result before going wider.
Can you help us offer more services online?
Yes. Residents expect to lodge requests and track them online. We usually start with one high-volume request type, automate it from intake to resolution, and expand from there once the value is proven.
Ready when you are
See where AI speeds up service to the community
Bring one process that is slowing your team down. We will map it and show you where AI and automation pay back first.
What to expect
- A consultant replies within 4 business hours
- Session booked to understand your requirements
- We will provide you with a fixed price quote