It is at the times of greatest adversity that the strength of Queensland's local government family shines through – and there can be no greater demonstration of that than what we have seen here...

The peak body representing Queensland councils is bitterly disappointed the Federal Government has rejected a united call for a National Housing Summit to explore solutions to the housing crisis.

Queensland’s worsening housing crisis has led to eleven of the state’s peak bodies uniting in a call for urgent action from the Federal Government. 

The Queensland Government’s commitment to share the ongoing costs if the Commonwealth invests to upgrade the network, is a vital first step in ensuring the safety of local communities.

New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.

The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a further $10 million to be made available for each of the next four years.

Queensland councils are urging the Federal Government to immediately commit to a trial of domestic mobile roaming during emergencies.

The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package - for at least five years - in its upcoming budget.

Queensland councils are calling on the Federal Government for urgently needed roads funding to provide vital supply chain support, with the flow-on effect of making the state’s roads safer for all.

The LGAQ welcomes the decision of the Office of the Independent Assessor to dismiss the matter involving Barcaldine Regional Council Mayor Sean Dillon.

A Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), to be headed by Tony Fitzgerald AC QC, is a critical step in restoring confidence in this important institution.

The LGAQ has welcomed the Federal Government’s $1 billion, nine-year commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

The LGAQ President, Sunshine Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, welcomes the decision of the Chair of the Crime and Corruption Commission to resign.

CCC Chair Alan MacSporran must do the right thing and stand down from his role after yet another case was thrown out of court today.

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) wants council regulatory officers to be given the legal right to use body-worn cameras and other surveillance video while on duty.