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, 2022Australia’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, 2022ALGA and the NFF have joined forces to demand a seat at National Cabinet for local government.
2 May, 2022By 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, 2022Councils have received $500m to deliver priority projects via the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program in the federal budget.
29 March, 2022Disaster funding is at the top of ALGA’s budget wish list, along with increased FAGs and more money for roads.
28 March, 2022ALGA is seeking immediate and ongoing federal funding for disaster mitigation.
7 March, 2022In 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, 2022ALGA is calling for for more Commonwealth funding partnerships.
14 February, 2022A motion calling for a tax to fund local government disaster recovery has been voted down at ALGA’s national assembly.
21 June, 2021A report recommends funding local government domestic violence policy officers.
12 April, 2021Road safety should become a reporting requirement for local government, a consultation paper says.
15 March, 2021A Labor government would bring councils onto National Cabinet.
10 March, 2021Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
30 November, 2020The federal budget offers a lifeblood to local government to drive economic recovery, councils say.
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