ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
7 Nov 2025
Population growth, state migration planning, and local advocacy highlight the central role of councils in shaping Australia’s migration future. Our population reached 27.3 million in September 2024, growing by 484,000...
ALGA has made a submission to the Commonwealth’s Review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), strongly supporting reforms to modernise the legislation, strengthen protections for people with disability, and...
ALGA has submitted a response to the Australian government’s Consultation Regulatory Impact Analysis on Reducing Default Speed Limits on Roads Outside Built-Up Areas. ALGA recognises the evidence showing reduced speed...
4 Nov 2025
Practical AI for Local Government explored how councils can adopt AI responsibly and effectively. Nick highlighted real-life examples that were both fascinating and practical, showing exactly how high-level principles can be...
27 Oct 2025
As I travel around the nation, attending each state and territory association conference, I love to hear the passionate debate around motions. It’s a process where key pain points for...
22 Oct 2025
A guide for councils In responding to natural disasters and emergency events, preparedness is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of communities. As a council, it is essential to...
10 Oct 2025
It’s been exciting to attend and speak at several state conferences in recent weeks, and learn more about the challenges and issues affecting your councils. We want to better understand...
26 Sep 2025
Climate policy has dominated the headlines over the past fortnight following the release of Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) and the Federal Government’s revised emissions target. As the...
The Australian Government released its climate policy for both emissions reduction and climate change adaptation on 18 September. This update provides a quick guide for each and information on how...
