ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
13 Jan, 2023
Win! Disaster Recovery funding now available Last year, ALGA’s advocacy secured a new $200 million Disaster Ready Fund (DRF), and I’m pleased to let you know that first round of...
11 Jan, 2023
The first round of funding for the Federal Government’s $200 million Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) is now open for applications. Only states and territories are eligible to apply in round...
10 Jan, 2023
As part of a new ALGA News segment, we sat down with Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) boss Michael Caltabiano to discuss Australia’s flood and rain-damaged roads and the need...
9 Jan, 2023
Please find relevant updates provided by the Australian Government regarding the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code and other important citizenship ceremony information. Updates to the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code The Australian...
3 Jan, 2023
The call for Motions is now closed. Motions were due by Friday 24 March 2023 and must be lodged online. The theme for this year’s NGA will be “Our Communities,...
20 Dec, 2022
ALGA has welcomed the appointment of David O’Loughlin to the Federal Government’s new National Housing Supply and Affordability Council. As a former ALGA President with vast local government experience, Mr O’Loughlin,...
16 Dec, 2022
The Federal Government’s common sense decision to allow more flexibility for councils to hold citizenship ceremonies around Australia Day has been welcomed by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) today....
9 Dec, 2022
Win! Minister backs local government in Parliament It was tremendous to hear Local Government Minister Kristy McBain singing the praises of local councils during a Question Time speech in Parliament...
8 Dec, 2022
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE With the cost of repairing Australia’s flood and rain damaged roads expected to top $3.8 billion, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has joined with the Australian...