ALGA and the NFF have joined forces to demand a seat at National Cabinet for local government.
Category: Federal
Labor promises robodebt Royal Commission
Labor will establish a Royal Commission into the robodebt debacle if it wins office at the upcoming federal election.
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.
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.
Senate committee says National Cabinet failed
National Cabinet has been ineffective in responding to Covid-19, a senate committee has found.
New funding agreement for Marinus Link
A major funding milestone has been announced for the Marinus Link.
More than 1,000 new Indigenous rangers to be employed
The federal government will fund up to 1,089 new Indigenous rangers over the next six years.
Budget reveals job cuts at Services Australia
Almost 3,000 jobs will be cut at Services Australia, the federal budget has revealed.
$500m win for roads and community infrastructure
Councils have received $500m to deliver priority projects via the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program in the federal budget.
Disaster funding, roads top budget wish list for councils
Disaster funding is at the top of ALGA’s budget wish list, along with increased FAGs and more money for roads.