Is WFH working for local government? Two councils provide different perspectives.
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Ukraine Ambassador calls on local governments to help
Ukraine’s Ambassador has thanked Australian councils for supporting communities in his war torn country.
Australian councils to vote on Indigenous Voice at NGA
More than 1,100 local government leaders are meeting in Canberra for ALGA’s National General Assembly.
Councils vote down affordable housing motion
Councils have voted against a proposal for mandatory inclusionary zoning.
Local government requires financial recognition
COMMENT By George Williams There is currently no mention of local government – the third tier of government – in the Australian Constitution. There should be. In 1974 and 1988,…
$100m for community infrastructure
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addressing a meeting of local government in Canberra. Image: ACLG. By Angela Dorizas Local government will receive $100 million in federal funding for regional…
Rudd offers assurance on constitutional reform
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind local government’s campaign for constitutional recognition. In an address to the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) on Friday,…
Mayors granted direct access to federal cabinet
More than 400 local government representatives have gathered at Parliament House today for the third meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG). The ACLG, first held in November…
Local politicians lead on climate change
Minister for Climate Change, Senator Penny Wong. Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas Local government has a unique opportunity to lead on climate change action, Minster for Climate…
Coalition promises direct funding of local government
Leader of the Nationals and shadow minister for local government, Warren Truss. Image: Eddie Misic. By Angela Dorizas The Coalition has promised to create a $600 million program to repair…
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