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

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

Failing to plan or planning to fail?

By investing a little more now, we can save millions of dollars in the long term by making sure local roads and bridges are rebuilt to better withstand future fires and floods.

21 April, 2022

$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.

29 March, 2022

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.

28 March, 2022

ALGA calls for immediate disaster funding

ALGA is seeking immediate and ongoing federal funding for disaster mitigation.

7 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

ALGA calls for more funding partnerships in federal budget

ALGA is calling for for more Commonwealth funding partnerships.

14 February, 2022

Councils vote against disaster recovery tax

A motion calling for a tax to fund local government disaster recovery has been voted down at ALGA’s national assembly.

21 June, 2021

Report wants domestic violence officers at LG peaks

A report recommends funding local government domestic violence policy officers.

12 April, 2021

Strategy would hand councils more ownership of road safety

Road safety should become a reporting requirement for local government, a consultation paper says.

15 March, 2021

Labor pledges voice for councils on National Cabinet

A Labor government would bring councils onto National Cabinet.

10 March, 2021

Administrator dumps council’s CEO

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

30 November, 2020

Budget’s ‘vote of confidence’ in councils

The federal budget offers a lifeblood to local government to drive economic recovery, councils say.

6 October, 2020