LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget but warned councils and communities are being left behind while the Federal Government fails to fairly fund the sector.

LGAQ has welcomed the launch of the latest round of the critical Works for Queensland program, with councils to share in $300 million over the next three years.

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.

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 councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints from residents that bills have soared

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 a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Research for the LGAQ has revealed councils are picking up a massive $360 million tab each year to deliver services that are the responsibility of other levels of government and the private sector.