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…
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New roundtable on climate change
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…
Agreement puts councils, Indigenous up for constitutional recognition
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…
ELECTION 2010: Local government seeks response to election demands
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….
ANAO report ‘politically motivated’
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…
A vote for local government
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,…
Local government responds to change in federal leadership
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….
Housing ministers create ‘illusion’ of action: ALGA
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”…
ALGA releases election demands
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…
Federal funding for constitutional reform
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…
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