Has the WFH experiment failed? A tale of two Cities

Is WFH working for local government? Two councils provide different perspectives.

15 June, 2023

Ukraine Ambassador calls on local governments to help

Ukraine’s Ambassador has thanked Australian councils for supporting communities in his war torn country.

14 June, 2023

Australian councils to vote on Indigenous Voice at NGA

More than 1,100 local government leaders are meeting in Canberra for ALGA’s National General Assembly.

12 June, 2023

Councils vote down affordable housing motion

Councils have voted against a proposal for mandatory inclusionary zoning.

20 June, 2019

Local government requires financial recognition

COMMENT By George Williams There is currently no mention of local government – the third tier of government – in the Australian Constitution. There should be. In 1974 and 1988, proposals were put to the Australian people at referendums to fix this. Both were unsuccessful. In December 2008, the Australian Local Government Association held a […]

21 June, 2010

$100m for community infrastructure

  Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addressing a meeting of local government in Canberra.  Image: ACLG.   By Angela Dorizas Local government will receive $100 million in federal funding for regional and local community infrastructure. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the new funding at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) meeting at Parliament House in […]

18 June, 2010

Rudd offers assurance on constitutional reform

By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind local government’s campaign for constitutional recognition.   In an address to the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) on Friday, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he was committed to pursuing a referendum on formal recognition of local government in the Australian Constitution. “Before we took […]

18 June, 2010

Mayors granted direct access to federal cabinet

More than 400 local government representatives have gathered at Parliament House today for the third meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG). The ACLG, first held in November 2008, is the nation’s largest gathering of mayors and shire presidents at Parliament House. This year’s proceedings follow a new format, with local government representatives […]

18 June, 2010

Local politicians lead on climate change

  Minister for Climate Change, Senator Penny Wong.  Image: Eddie Misic.   By Angela Dorizas Local government has a unique opportunity to lead on climate change action, Minster for Climate Change, Senator Penny Wong, has said. In an address to the Australian Local Government Association national general assembly, Senator Wong praised the work of councils […]

17 June, 2010

Coalition promises direct funding of local government

Leader of the Nationals and shadow minister for local government, Warren Truss.  Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas The Coalition has promised to create a $600 million program to repair and rebuild ageing and decaying bridges across Australia, in a shift towards the direct funding of local government, Leader of the Nationals Warren Truss has […]

17 June, 2010

Disability in Australia is an ‘iceberg’ issue

Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services, Bill Shorten.  Image: Eddie Misic.   By Angela Dorizas  Governments at all levels should be doing more to improve disability services in Australia. That was the message from Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, in his address to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) national […]

16 June, 2010

New agenda for roads and transport

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched a national local roads and transport policy agenda to provide a framework for local government in responding to federal and state government policies. In presenting the report to the national general assembly of local government, ALGA president Geoff Lake said transport was one of the major areas of […]

16 June, 2010

New book to encourage women into local politics

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched a new resource to encourage more women into politics. The new book, Women in Politics, was launched by ALGA president Geoff Lake at the national general assembly in Canberra. It forms part of ALGA's contribution to the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government campaign and includes […]

16 June, 2010

Housing ministers create ‘illusion’ of action: ALGA

Sydney is among the worst performers on housing supply and affordability, says National Economics deputy executive director Ian Manning.  By Angela Dorizas State and federal housing ministers have created an “illusion” of government action on housing affordability, the head of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has said. ALGA president, Cr Geoff Lake, accused housing ministers and property […]

16 June, 2010