ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
1 May, 2023
A plan for housing supply and affordability reforms will be developed by Australia’s Planning Ministers – working with ALGA – over the next six months. The Federal Government has highlighted housing,...
The Australian Local Government Association is seeking the services of a recruitment agency to undertake the process of recruiting for the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ALGA. The Australian...
20 Apr, 2023
Councils Leading in Emergency Management With 524 disaster support declarations over 316 local government areas in 2022, never before have local governments faced so many challenges. That’s why, on your...
19 Apr, 2023
ALGA appeared before a Senate Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience on 13 April to highlight that local governments urgently need more support to rebuild their communities. While Australia’s 537...
18 Apr, 2023
The 2023 Symposium, hosted in Melbourne from 9-11 May, will focus on Power of Place: exploring the critical role of local government and local communities in advancing social cohesion. Featuring...
17 Apr, 2023
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s 537 local governments are critical to creating a more sustainable and clean energy future and helping the Federal Government deliver on its target of net...
ALGA has asked the Federal Government to support a new program to enable councils to employ up to 5,600 additional apprentices, trainees, cadets and graduates over the next 10 years....
Councils are reminded that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has now included all government entities in their new agent nomination process. The process is a new requirement to help ensure...
6 Apr, 2023
Cyber-attacks are one of the greatest threats to both Australia’s national security and our democracy, including at the local government level. To be properly prepared for cyber-attacks and defend against...
