The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has prepared a number of resources, tools and training options to assist councils with community obligations required under the new Local Government Act….
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LGAQ issues rate warning to mining companies
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has warned mining companies not to appeal against council rate adjustments. With mining community councils within weeks of bringing down their annual budget, the LGAQ…
Queensland councils reject “big Australia”
By Angela Dorizas Queensland councils have joined with Prime Minister Julia Gillard in reconsidering Australia’s population growth. Ms Gillard has revealed that she does not believe in a “big Australia”, signalling a…
Compensation for amalgamated councils ‘disappointing’: LGAQ
By Angela Dorizas The Queensland Government's commitment to compensate six councils for amalgamation costs has been described as “disappointing” by the state's local government association. Queensland Local Government Minister Desley…
Far North Qld in dire need of state support
Image: Tourism Queensland. State Government stimulus is needed to help improve unemployment and invigorate the local economy in far North Queensland, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has said. A…
LGAQ, Property Council clash over lost revenues
Councils could owe the State Government as much as $600 million in revenue if land tax legislation is overturned, according to the Local Government Association of Queensland. A move by…
Back to school for Queensland councils
By Angela Dorizas Councillors across Queensland will study the implications of the new Local Government Act in a six-week seminar series. More than 500 councillors are expected to attend one-day…
Amalgamated councils renew calls for state assistance
By Rob O’Brien Queensland’s councils amalgamated by the state government in March last year are still waiting for badly-needed government financial support, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has…
Queensland councils seek access to growth tax
By Angela Dorizas With the Henry Tax Review finalising its recommendations to the Australian Government, councils in Queensland have called for broad reform of the system. Treasury Secretary Ken Henry and his…
Qld councils defend 3pc pay rise
By Staff Writer An increase in councillor’s salaries is unlikely to lead to a rate hike, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has said. LGAQ spokesman Greg Hallam said…