ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
18 Dec 2025
On behalf of the Australian Local Government Association, I would like to again extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and the Waverley community following the deeply shocking...
10 Dec 2025
ALGA has made a submission on the Exposure Draft of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Amendment 2025. ALGA’s submission supports improving public transport accessibility for people with disability,...
9 Dec 2025
Over this week we have seen the tragic loss of life and homes to bushfires across Australia. My sincere condolences to the family of Cr Mark Mudie, Deputy President of...
The Australian Government’s reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act are one of the most significant changes to Australia’s system of environmental protection since the laws were established. On balance,...
The Local Government Workforce Skills and Capability Survey is now open, and we are seeking participation from every council. This survey is a critical mechanism to present an accurate, sector-wide picture...
28 Nov 2025
Local governments welcome national laws which properly protect our environment and balance community needs. “Local governments are on the frontline for environmental protection and support efforts to make national environmental laws...
23 Nov 2025
My thoughts are with the councils, shires and communities from across northern Australia as they respond and recover from Tropical Cyclone Fina. I know councils go above and beyond to...
18 Nov 2025
ALGA welcomes the reinstatement of the national inquiry into local government sustainability. Financial sustainability is the biggest challenge facing councils as many councils continue to face growing financial pressure on...
7 Nov 2025
I am delighted to welcome over 200 government and industry leaders, technical experts, and councils from all over the country to ALGA’s 2025 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress,...
