ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
26 Sep 2022
The Australian Government’s Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is currently consulting on a new guide for councils to help combat illegal dumping and improper disposal of asbestos. This guide is...
15 Sep 2022
The Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator the Hon Carol Brown, and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie will both attend and...
In a big win for Australia’s local governments, and as a direct result of ALGA advocacy, Prime Minister Albanese has reaffirmed his commitment to working with councils including re-establishing the...
14 Sep 2022
The Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), in collaboration with the Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), is conducting an online survey to:...
13 Sep 2022
A key advocacy win secured by ALGA and its member associations in the lead up to this year’s election was a new $200 million per year federal disaster mitigation fund....
11 Sep 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his support for Australian councils, including his commitment to re-establishing the Australian Council of Local Government. Speaking after his CEDA State of the Nation...
8 Sep 2022
ALGA President Linda Scott has paid tribute to the life and achievements of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while providing councils with guidance on protocols following her passing. “On behalf...
4 Sep 2022
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1 Sep 2022
Registrations are now open for the 2022 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, to be held in Hobart Tasmania from 2-3 November. This year’s event will focus on how local...
