Australian Local Government Association President, Geoff Lake has welcomed the Federal Government’s creation of a non-government roundtable to provide advice on climate change policies, last week. The roundtable will include leaders from across the community sector, including local government, unions, social services and environmental groups. It will provide advice to the Government on […]
29 October, 2010
The Federal Government has announced the creation of a new non-government roundtable to provide advice on climate change policies. The roundtable will include leaders from across the community sector, including local government, unions, social services and environmental groups. It will provide advice to the Government on the introduction of a new carbon price, including issues […]
18 October, 2010
By Rob O'Brien A referendum on the constitutional recognition of local government and Indigenous Australians could take place in the next Parliament following an agreement signed by the Labor Party and the Greens. The formal agreement signed today by Prime Minsiter Julia Gillard, Treasurer Wayne Swan, and Greens leader Senator Bob Brown, Christine Milne and Adam […]
1 September, 2010
By Angela Dorizas In the lead-up to the Federal election, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has reminded major parties to consider its ten-point plan of local government policy priorities. The document outlines local government’s demands of both major political parties, including a review of local government revenue, continuation of the Regional and Local Community […]
19 August, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The independent audit into the Federal Government's regional and local community infrastructure program was "politically motivated", the head of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has said. ALGA president Geoff Lake slammed the report by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) as lacking balance and objectivity. “I can’t understand why a report of […]
2 August, 2010
By Angela Dorizas It has been a long battle for local government in its quest to be included in the Australian Constitution. But at last the campaign has gained momentum, with the Federal Government and Coalition publicly backing the drive for reform. In June, the Federal Government reaffirmed its support for constitutional change, with the […]
27 July, 2010
By Angela Dorizas The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed Julia Gillard as the Prime Minister designate and thanked former prime minister Kevin Rudd for his work with local government. “Julia Gillard will make an excellent Prime Minister and we look forward to working closely with her,” ALGA president, Cr Geoff Lake, told Government News. […]
24 June, 2010
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
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 priorities. ALGA president Geoff Lake presented the document to Federal Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, at the national general assembly of local government in […]
15 June, 2010
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 of $250,000 towards the campaign. Speaking at the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra today, Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, said the […]
15 June, 2010
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 a number of leaders and experts exploring the theme of ‘Population, Participation and Productivity’. Delegates will debate a number of motions submitted by councils, including […]
15 June, 2010
By Angela Dorizas With the Federal Government planning to restore the budget to surplus in the next three years, investment in local community infrastructure should be high on its agenda, the Australian Local Government Association has said. ALGA president Geoff Lake said local government welcomed the early return to surplus foreshadowed in the 2010/11 Budget […]
13 May, 2010
By Angela Dorizas Local government has welcomed the release of the Henry Tax Review and the Rudd Government’s decision to reject an expansion of land tax to all landowners. In its response to the long awaited review of Australia’s tax system, the Government adopted four of the 138 recommendations. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Treasurer […]
3 May, 2010
By Rob O'Brien The president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has issued a terse warning to developers and state planning officials in a speech to the National Press Club in Canberra. In his address ALGA president Geoff Lake warned governments to expect a 'Your Rights at Home' campaign at the ballot box if […]
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