ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
6 Feb 2023
Councils are invited to make a submission on updates to the National Light Pollution Guideline. The Federal Government has developed a draft Ecological Communities Appendix and Terrestrial Mammal Appendix to...
Councils are encouraged to register their interest to have a say on the Federal Government’s new National Housing and Homelessness Plan. ALGA looks forward to working with the Government on...
2 Feb 2023
Councils are reminded that applications for the first round of funding through the Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) close next month. While only states and territories are eligible to...
Local government is being urged to participate in a Federal Government survey to outline a vision for the future of Australia’s children and their families. The Department of Education has...
26 Jan 2023
New dates for 2023 ALGA Annual Conference I’m delighted to announce our 2023 National General Assembly (NGA), incorporating the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum, will be held in Canberra from...
25 Jan 2023
The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) is offering a range of new courses for 2023 including on road safety, sustainability and pavement. ARRB collaborates with all levels of government – including...
24 Jan 2023
The 2023 National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) – incorporating the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum – will be held from 13-15 June in Canberra. This year’s NGA at...
Local government is being encouraged to support and promote the Federal Government’s new Multicultural Health Connect helpline among multicultural communities. The helpline 1800 186 815 offers people from multicultural backgrounds...
22 Jan 2023
ALGA has provided a submission for the Federal Government’s ‘Australian Skills Guarantee’ and strongly supports the need for Governments to invest in the skills and training of Australia’s workforce. This...
