National Cabinet announcement falls short for councils
ALGA has vowed to put demands for full voting membership on the agenda of its first National Cabinet meeting.
20 June, 2022
Politics
Local government ministers sworn in
Catherine King is the new cabinet minister for local government, with former Bega Mayor Kristy McBain appointed to the outer ministry.
2 June, 2022
Councils look forward to life under Labor
Australia’s councils are looking forward to getting a seat at National Cabinet and more cash for roads and disasters following the election of a Labor government.
22 May, 2022
Unions warn of 5,500 job losses under proposed APS cuts
Unions say thousands of APS jobs will be be on the line under the Coalition’s plans for $3.3 billion of funding cuts.
19 May, 2022
Politicisation of Victorian public service to be investigated
The Victorian Ombudsman is seeking submissions on the politicisation of public sector appointments.
16 May, 2022
ALGA garners support of farmers federation in push for National Cabinet seat
ALGA and the NFF have joined forces to demand a seat at National Cabinet for local government.
2 May, 2022
Labor promises robodebt Royal Commission
Labor will establish a Royal Commission into the robodebt debacle if it wins office at the upcoming federal election.
2 May, 2022
Labor party pledges to abolish APS staffing cap
Labor has vowed to abolish the APS staffing cap and cut spending on consultants and contractors if elected.
28 April, 2022
LGAQ wants safeguards for new spending cap regime
There are concerns local government electoral spending caps will give third parties undue influence.
21 April, 2022
National corruption watchdog on election agenda
Labor has pledged to legislate for a “powerful, transparent and independent” National Anti-Corruption Commission with the powers of a standing Royal Commission by the end of the year if elected.
19 April, 2022
Agencies breached public sector ban on political advertising
Victorian government agencies defied a public sector ban on political advertising.
11 April, 2022
109 Vic council candidates rapped for failing to declare
Victoria’s local government regulator has warned 109 candidates who failed to submit campaign donation returns after council elections.
14 March, 2022
Don’t leave local communities behind
In the lead up to this year’s federal election Australia’s 537 councils are asking all parties to commit to partnerships that will support safer, healthier, and more prosperous communities.
1 March, 2022
Berejiklian conflict of interest hearing kicks off
A senior NSW bureaucrat has given evidence on the first day of an inquiry into whether Gladys Berejiklian breached public trust.
18 October, 2021
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