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Latest post 20 May 2026

ALGA Alert – Legal Opinion on the Fair Work Commission’s Road Transport Contractual Chain Order

On 20 April 2026, ALGA advised that the Fair Work Commission had issued a Road Transport Contractual Chain Order (RTCCO) to set rules for fuel cost recovery across road transport contractual chains. Feedback from local government indicates the Order is creating financial pressure, administrative burden and implementation uncertainty for councils. ALGA is currently coordinating a national local government response to the RTCCO, and as part of this work is sharing recent legal advice from Mallesons Lawyers (provided through LGNSW) to...

12 May 2026

A mixed bag for the nation’s councils in this year’s Federal Budget

Australia’s peak local government body says the 2026-27 Federal Budget is a vote of confidence in Australia’s 538 councils to deliver on national housing infrastructure priorities, but needs to do...

10 May 2026

Budget delivers major win on housing infrastructure after sustained local government advocacy

The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s Budget commitment of $2 billion for housing enabling infrastructure, describing it as a significant step forward that reflects years of...

6 May 2026

The message from Councils: this Budget needs to back Australians where they’re hurting most

Australia’s local government peak body is calling on the Federal Government to deliver real budget relief to councils struggling to support communities through the combined impacts of the fuel and...

20 Apr 2026

Fair Work Commission order pushes fuel cost increase onto councils

The Australian Local Government Association is disappointed that the Fair Work Commission disregarded ALGA’s concerns when issuing its Road Transport Contractual Chain Order today. ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett, said...

2 Apr 2026

Fuel supply pressures highlight critical role of local government

Fuel supply constraints and rising costs are putting councils and communities under increasing pressure across Australia, with implications for essential services and community infrastructure. The Australian Local Government Association is...

30 Mar 2026

National product stewardship plan to take shape with Local Government at the table

Environment Ministers have agreed to work together – and with local government – on a nationally harmonised approach to product stewardship, with options for a roadmap to be developed and...

4 Feb 2026

Council voices heard in Government’s $5 million response to Rex shutdown

The Australian Local Government Association – and councils around the country – welcome the news of a government lifeline after Rex Airlines went into voluntary administration nearly two years ago,...

30 Jan 2026

ALGA’s call for enabling infrastructure funding recognised for South Australians

The joint announcement by the Federal and South Australian governments of a deal to build nearly 7,000 new homes for first home buyers backs in ALGA’s urgent call for funding...

16 Jan 2026

ALGA welcomes the national solar panel recycling pilot

“The Government’s announcement of a national solar panel recycling pilot is a positive step toward building a stronger circular economy and diverting waste from landfill,” said the ALGA President, Mayor...
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