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  • Councils’ burden is not fair

    It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying more to the level of government – councils – that are providing the on-the-ground services.

    It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying…

  • Council Election 2024 snapshot

    The Local Government Association of Queensland has released a snapshot of candidate data ahead of council election day, March 16.

    The Local Government Association of Queensland has released a snapshot of candidate data ahead of co…

  • Don't risk Great Artesian Basin for carbon sink

    Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to halt plans to pump carbon into the underground Great Artesian Basin, warning of fears it could contaminate domestic water and other supplies.

    Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to halt plans to pump carbon into the underg…

  • Queensland communities decide 2024

    More than 1400 candidates have put their hands up to champion their communities, nominating to stand for mayor or councillor at the March 16 council elections.

    More than 1400 candidates have put their hands up to champion their communities, nominating to stand…

  • Council workers face increasing occupational violence and aggression incidents

    Rising prices, supply and logistics issues, staff shortages and other intangibles have led to unprecedented levels of harassment of customer service staff everywhere.

    Rising prices, supply and logistics issues, staff shortages and other intangibles have led to unprec…

  • Engagement with local government essential to deliver quality elections

    Queenslanders are set to benefit from more tailored elections when they head to the polls in March.

    Queenslanders are set to benefit from more tailored elections when they head to the polls in March.

  • Concerns grow over CCC reform delays

    LGAQ remains increasingly concerned over the delay in implementing recommendations from the previous Commission of Inquiry relating to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC)

    LGAQ remains increasingly concerned over the delay in implementing recommendations from the previous…

  • Navigating the maze: Our local government elections

    Advice from the experts about what to expect, what you need to know and why it’s so important for Queenslanders to put their hands up.

    Advice from the experts about what to expect, what you need to know and why it’s so important for …

  • Councils welcome Homes for Queenslanders commitments

    The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the State Government’s adoption of several solutions put forward by local government in its Homes for Queenslanders plan.

    The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the State Government’s adoption of several solu…

  • LGAQ response to State Government housing plan

    LGAQ responds to the State Government housing plan announced on 3 February 2024.

    LGAQ responds to the State Government housing plan announced on 3 February 2024.

  • Audit report highlights cost shift impact

    The audit office report is not surprising when councils are having to step in because the State and Federal government, and private sector, have pulled the pin on services.

    The audit office report is not surprising when councils are having to step in because the State and …