ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
2 Feb 2026
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has made a submission to the Federal Government ahead of the 2026-27 Budget. Local governments are increasingly called upon to address national challenges at...
30 Jan 2026
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...
28 Jan 2026
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has made a submission responding to the Draft National Environment Standards: Matters of National Environmental Significance and Offset Costs. Following reforms to Australia’s environment...
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has made a submission on the draft public guidance for the Future Made in Australia Community Benefit Principles. Future Made in Australia is the...
22 Jan 2026
Statement from ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett Australia’s recycling system is facing a crisis, with councils and ratepayers in the line of fire. The new report from the Australian Council...
16 Jan 2026
“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...
13 Jan 2026
It’s been a sombre start to the new year, with bushfires raging across the southern states and North Queensland bracing for cyclone impact. In recent days I’ve been on the...
9 Jan 2026
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has submitted a response to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into heavy vehicle reform. In its submission, ALGA supports productivity-enhancing reforms but emphasises they must...
18 Dec 2025
Local governments welcome the commitment by Energy and Climate Ministers to work across governments to meet climate impacts. Energy and Climate Ministers today endorsed the first National Climate Change Partnership...
