How We Work

In Australia's most diverse and regionalised state, Queensland local government employs more than 42,000 people and manages public assets worth a combined $150 billion.

While Queenslanders rely on their local councils for more than 280 unique community services, local government today is about much more than roads, rates, libraries and rubbish collection. 

Queensland councils enjoy arguably the most autonomy and the broadest responsibilities of any jurisdiction in Australia. This is no accident. It is a consequence of more than a century of fierce advocacy. 

The LGAQ employs a passionate and professional group of policy, project management, intergovernmental relations, media and campaign experts dedicated to supporting members.

Their role is to secure essential funding from state and federal governments, conduct timely research and policy development to ensure our advocacy is informed and evidence-based, and share information and experience about what works.

They also oversee key funded projects that benefit the sector, state and nation – and educate the community about the role and importance of councils. 

 

Special Projects

Advocating for funding to help achieve members’ priorities is core business for the LGAQ. The LGAQ is proud to be a trusted partner with other levels of government to help develop, manage and deliver outcomes that matter to councils, to help create liveable communities.