ALGA calls for immediate disaster funding
ALGA is seeking immediate and ongoing federal funding for disaster mitigation.
7 March, 2022
The Budget
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
ALGA calls for more funding partnerships in federal budget
ALGA is calling for for more Commonwealth funding partnerships.
14 February, 2022
NSW budget invests in digital transformation
The NSW budget has invested in the rollout of government digital transformation intitiatives over the next 12 months.
24 June, 2021
Councils declare NSW budget a win for local government
NSW councils say the state budget contains measures that will empower local government to drive a locally led economic recovery.
24 June, 2021
Labor promises $10b for social housing
Labor has promised a $10 billion social housing splurge in its reply to the federal budget.
14 May, 2021
Services Australia to lose 800 jobs amid ASL uplift
Average staffing levels across the APS will be boosted, except for Services Australia.
12 May, 2021
Budget pours $15b into infrastructure projects
The federal budget contains a $15.2 billion cash injection for infrastructure projects.
11 May, 2021
Budget to spend big on infrastructure
The federal government has revealed funding for more $5 billion worth of infrastructure projects ahead of the federal budget.
9 May, 2021
$800m for climate change, disasters
The federal budget will fund new climate change and disaster mitigation agencies.
6 May, 2021
Digital services get $500m budget boost
The federal budget includes $500 million for myGov, My Health Record and digital identity.
6 May, 2021
Budget to deliver $250m in regional grants
The federal budget will deliver $250 million for a sixth round of the Building Better Regions Fund.
6 May, 2021
Budget funds commercial kava import scheme
The federal government will provide $1.9 million over four years to increase access to kava in Australia.
8 October, 2020
Boost for regions in billion-dollar budget windfall
The Budget is being sold as good news for Australia’s struggling regions.
8 April, 2019
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