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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…
30th November 2023 -
Bloomfield Bridge flood monitoring pilot launches as Wujal Wujal residents return to Country
Another LGAQ Lab project has come to life; one that will help Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, Douglas Shire Council and Cook Shire Council better notify their residents of flood risks.
Another LGAQ Lab project has come to life; one that will help Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council,…
23rd April 2024 -
Ratepayers unfairly footing the bill for developers
LGAQ research revealed councils will have to cover a $2.2 billion funding gap if the State does not increase the cap on how much councils can charge property developers for critical infrastructure.
LGAQ research revealed councils will have to cover a $2.2 billion funding gap if the State does not …
22nd April 2024 -
A quarter century for LG House
Twenty-five years ago, Terry ‘The Fox’ Mackenroth officially opened the new building on 21 April 1999.
Twenty-five years ago, Terry ‘The Fox’ Mackenroth officially opened the new building on 21 April…
15th April 2024 -
Communities, industry, conservationists unite to oppose carbon capture and storage threat
Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles to present a united voice calling for a ban to protect the Great Artesian Basin from CCS projects
Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles…
8th April 2024 -
‘It’s teamwork’: Outgoing mayors reflect on their terms and welcome new cohort
As fresh faces fill council chambers throughout Queensland, five retiring mayors—and members of the LGAQ Policy Executive—share the highs and lows of the top job and what they wish they had known...
As fresh faces fill council chambers throughout Queensland, five retiring mayors—and members of th…
4th April 2024 -
Communities behind flood walls smashed by insurance bills, not water
Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints from residents that bills have soared
Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints fro…
2nd April 2024 -
University hub funding welcomed
LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on successfully advocating for more Queensland towns and regions to benefit from the next round.
LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on…
25th March 2024 -
Councils welcome federal inquiry into fair funding
LGAQ has welcomed a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today
LGAQ has welcomed a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today
21st March 2024 -
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…
15th March 2024 -
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…
1st March 2024