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Update: LGAQ submission to ECQ Inquiry
The LGAQ would like to thank everyone who made a submission and/or completed the survey.
The LGAQ would like to thank everyone who made a submission and/or completed the survey.
14th May 2020 -
The driverless bus pilot bringing new thinking to an island community
Last year, Redland City Council in partnership with RACQ brought an exciting and innovative transport trial to the idyllic community of Karragarra Island in Moreton Bay.
Last year, Redland City Council in partnership with RACQ brought an exciting and innovative transpor…
11th May 2020 -
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces a timeline for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Councils to play a significant role in monitoring and compliance.
Councils to play a significant role in monitoring and compliance.
8th May 2020 -
The time for legislative certainty is now
The need for councils to have certainty has never been more important than right now as we navigate one of the most challenging periods in a generation.
The need for councils to have certainty has never been more important than right now as we navigate …
8th May 2020 -
New LGAQ competition to inspire Queenslands future town planners
Young Queenslanders with a competitive spirit and a hunch they can give town planners a run for their money could pocket a $2,500 first prize from an innovative competition launching today.
Young Queenslanders with a competitive spirit and a hunch they can give town planners a run for thei…
7th May 2020 -
Councils, we need your local battleplans
Our $608 million job-creating Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities has made some serious advances since it was launched just two weeks ago.
Our $608 million job-creating Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities has made some serious adva…
1st May 2020 -
Digital maturity supporting Qld councils and communities
Queensland councils continue to embrace digital connectivity and service delivery on their pathway to digital maturity.
Queensland councils continue to embrace digital connectivity and service delivery on their pathway t…
1st May 2020 -
Support for job-creating council Battleplan welcomed
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson has welcomed a letter of support from Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington for the LGAQ’s Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities.
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson has welcomed a letter of support from Opposition Leader Deb Frecklingto…
29th April 2020 -
Landmark agreement to provide flexibility for council staff
Queensland council workers will have immediate access to more flexible work and leave arrangements to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 public health shutdown
Queensland council workers will have immediate access to more flexible work and leave arrangements t…
29th April 2020 -
LGAQ says go big, hard and early in battleplan
The LGAQ this week launched its $608 million Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities – an economic stimulus package designed to help lead the state’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The LGAQ this week launched its $608 million Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities – an econ…
24th April 2020 -
Mobile Black Spot Program to deliver 40 new mobile base stations for Queensland
Councils welcome latest move to improve connectivity in regional and remote Queensland
Councils welcome latest move to improve connectivity in regional and remote Queensland
23rd April 2020 -
Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities
Local governments stand ready to do the heavy lifting in the fight against COVID-19 as Queensland rebuilds.
Local governments stand ready to do the heavy lifting in the fight against COVID-19 as Queensland re…
20th April 2020 -
Are we there yet Mum?
I feel your pain – and restlessness – as our seemingly never-ending election count drags on.
I feel your pain – and restlessness – as our seemingly never-ending election count drags on.
17th April 2020 -
The show must go on
Councils across Queensland are keeping on keeping on amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continue to deliver essential services.
Councils across Queensland are keeping on keeping on amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continue…
14th April 2020 -
Advocating in unprecedented times
The COVID-19 virus continues to wreak havoc across the globe and our elections were not immune.
The COVID-19 virus continues to wreak havoc across the globe and our elections were not immune.
3rd April 2020