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Looking ahead to Budget 2020
The 2019 Queensland Budget was never going to set the world on fire.
The 2019 Queensland Budget was never going to set the world on fire.
15th March 2020 -
A solid Budget for Queensland regions: LGAQ
Wow, what a week. The Indigenous Leaders Forum here in Cairns, Queensland Day and a State of Origin win in the first game of the 2019 Series.
Wow, what a week. The Indigenous Leaders Forum here in Cairns, Queensland Day and a State of Origin …
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Reform and common sense
The federal election result has shown the dangers of having blind faith in what passes for perceived wisdom.
The federal election result has shown the dangers of having blind faith in what passes for perceived…
30th May 2019 -
Where the real action is happening on climate change
The truth is that there is a lot of action going on already to protect communities against the worst impacts of climate change.
The truth is that there is a lot of action going on already to protect communities against the worst…
24th May 2019 -
Advocacy 2019: a state of change
A matter of days out from the federal election it is pleasing to see issues that really matter to local communities are finding their way into the campaign narrative.
A matter of days out from the federal election it is pleasing to see issues that really matter to lo…
10th May 2019 -
Advocacy 2019: a state of change
A matter of days out from the federal election it is pleasing to see issues that really matter to local communities, safer roads, better housing, smarter solutions to waste management, are finding the
A matter of days out from the federal election it is pleasing to see issues that really matter to lo…
10th May 2019 -
An unprecedented move
Next year will mark 100 years since the LGAQ became the industrial voice of local government in Queensland, a fact of which we are mightily proud.
Next year will mark 100 years since the LGAQ became the industrial voice of local government in Quee…
3rd May 2019 -
An unprecedented move
The Palaszczuk Government’s dismissal of the Logan City Council has pitched the sector into uncharted waters.
The Palaszczuk Government’s dismissal of the Logan City Council has pitched the sector into unchar…
3rd May 2019 -
Witchdoctors, data analytics and trust
The world is converging rapidly into a data driven, analytics led, hyper knowledge existence. We are all on the same journey whatever our role or calling in life.
The world is converging rapidly into a data driven, analytics led, hyper knowledge existence. We are…
26th April 2019 -
Time to reflect
Irrespective of one’s religious views or credo, each faith has its seasons. Easter is one of those signposts for reflection.
Irrespective of one’s religious views or credo, each faith has its seasons. Easter is one of those…
18th April 2019 -
Time to reflect
Irrespective of one’s religious views or credo, each faith has its seasons. Easter is one of those signposts for reflection.
Irrespective of one’s religious views or credo, each faith has its seasons. Easter is one of those…
18th April 2019 -
Galloping into a federal election
ALGA and the LGAQ were straight out of the blocks, pitching our 7-point plan with the prime ask a restoration of financial assistance grants to 1% of federal taxation revenue.
ALGA and the LGAQ were straight out of the blocks, pitching our 7-point plan with the prime ask a re…
12th April 2019 -
Voting changes campaign rolls on
From the Special General Meeting of LGAQ members on Tuesday regarding the Palaszczuk Government’s planned electoral changes, the following numbers on the motions put say everything.
From the Special General Meeting of LGAQ members on Tuesday regarding the Palaszczuk Government’s …
5th April 2019 -
Voting changes campaign rolls on
Why the numbers say everything from the meeting on Tuesday.
Why the numbers say everything from the meeting on Tuesday.
5th April 2019 -
Witchdoctors, Data Analytics and Trust
The world is converging rapidly into a data-driven, analytics led, hyper knowledge existence.
The world is converging rapidly into a data-driven, analytics led, hyper knowledge existence.
16th March 2020