Aviation industry overhaul includes more support for regional airports

Funding for regional airports will be expanded as part of the government’s plan to overhaul aviation.

26 August, 2024

Human Rights Commission criticises councils’ inaction on racism

Local government been criticised for not doing enough to combat racism in a new report from the Human Rights Commission.

22 July, 2024

Councils call for two years to implement new Aged Care Act

Local councils have called for a two year transition plan to implement the new Aged Care Act, to give them time to adapt their services.

11 July, 2024

Councils vote against review of native title

A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA’s National General Assembly.

8 July, 2024

Coalition says it won’t restore FAGs to 1% if elected

The coalition says federal assistance grants should be tailored to the needs of individual councils.

3 July, 2024

Eight per cent of council assets in poor condition: report

A new report has found eight per cent of council-owned assets are in need of love – and money.

2 July, 2024

750 local government representatives expected at ACLG 2024

The federal government is expecting record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG).

1 July, 2024

Local councils to give evidence at federal sustainability inquiry

Investing in local councils will provide huge economic returns for the nation, ALGA says in a submission to a federal inquiry.

5 June, 2024

Bin standardisation tops ALGA Budget wish list

Local government’s peak body wants budget funding for standardised kerbside bins across Australia.

23 April, 2024

Funding for local roads set to double to $1b

Australia’s local government association has welcomed a major increase in funding for council-maintained roads.

20 November, 2023

Infrastructure plan leaves councils in the cold as projects slashed

Councils are bitterly disappointed with the government’s infrastructure policy statement, which prioritises projects that are beyond the reach of local government.

16 November, 2023

Sunshine Coast Mayor bows out with salutary warning

Party politics has no place in local government, says the outgoing LGAQ president.

13 November, 2023

Road funding research confirms struggle is real for non-metro councils

Rural councils face five times the cost of their metropolitan cousins when it comes road maintenance, according to new research.

11 September, 2023

ALGA to ask councils for data on assets

ALGA will be contacting councils asking for data for an update of the National State of the Assets report.

6 September, 2023