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Anything short of an independent inquiry is a cop-out
Anything short of an independent inquiry is a cop-out.
Anything short of an independent inquiry is a cop-out.
15th April 2021 -
A significant legal win - and more work to be done
We’ve had an enormously important and significant decision today in the court in relation to Logan City Council, so I’m combining my normal Friday CEO Wrap with today’s special edition.
We’ve had an enormously important and significant decision today in the court in relation to Logan…
14th April 2021 -
This week marks one year in office for the class of 2020
It was about this time last year that the majority of our elected members were finally being sworn in after one of the most challenging voting periods in local government election history.
It was about this time last year that the majority of our elected members were finally being sworn…
9th April 2021 -
Economic stimulus funding to help councils address areas of high unemployment in SEQ
The Local Government Association of Queensland welcomes the allocation of job-creating economic stimulus funding for South East Queensland councils, announced by the State today.
The Local Government Association of Queensland welcomes the allocation of job-creating economic stim…
23rd March 2021 -
On the ground with our members
This week it was my pleasure to join fellow LGAQ staff on a four-day, six-council trip to Far North Queensland.
This week it was my pleasure to join fellow LGAQ staff on a four-day, six-council trip to Far North …
12th March 2021 -
How we operate
Shining a light on what LGAQ does for its members.
Shining a light on what LGAQ does for its members.
5th March 2021 -
All about SEO
Getting your head around Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) can be a little overwhelming.
Getting your head around Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) can be a little overwhelming.
5th March 2021 -
Meet LGAQ's next-gen managers
The LGAQ started 2021 with some new faces!
The LGAQ started 2021 with some new faces!
5th March 2021 -
Technical to leadership transition
While promoting a technical gun to a leadership position may seem like a great choice, the roles are very different. Here’s how to overcome hurdles that may arise.
While promoting a technical gun to a leadership position may seem like a great choice, the roles are…
26th February 2021 -
Making time for strategic planning
I am coming to you today from the Sunshine Coast where an important two-day meeting has been taking place, the LGAQ Board’s strategic planning meeting.
I am coming to you today from the Sunshine Coast where an important two-day meeting has been taking …
26th February 2021 -
Queensland councils call for resolution of Facebook stand-off
Queensland’s local government sector is calling for cool heads to prevail in the wake of today’s unprecedented action by Facebook, which saw its Australian users banned from sharing news content.
Queensland’s local government sector is calling for cool heads to prevail in the wake of today’s…
18th February 2021 -
Indigenous women leading the way
Indigenous women leading the way in domestic and family violence prevention.
Indigenous women leading the way in domestic and family violence prevention.
18th February 2021 -
A new national approach to information and warnings during emergencies and natural disasters
The new Australian Warning System is being rolled out and will provide a national approach to issuing warnings for hazards.
The new Australian Warning System is being rolled out and will provide a national approach to issuin…
15th February 2021 -
Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage
There is a lot more in these submissions than the familiar calls for better coordination across government and more built infrastructure.
There is a lot more in these submissions than the familiar calls for better coordination across gove…
12th February 2021 -
Focussed on what is most important to you
The membership of the Policy Executive is designed to ensure the views of all 77 councils across this state are represented.
The membership of the Policy Executive is designed to ensure the views of all 77 councils across thi…
12th February 2021