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….
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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….
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…
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”…
ALGA releases election demands
Australian Local Government Association president, Cr Geoff Lake. Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has launched its ‘10-point plan’ of local government policy…
Federal funding for constitutional reform
Federal Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese. Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has reaffirmed its support for constitutional recognition of local government, announcing a funding commitment…
Councils debate population, participation and productivity
By Angela Dorizas More than 700 mayors and councillors from across Australia met in Canberra today for the annual Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly. The conference brings together…
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