Senate Select Committee on the Cost of Living Hearing – Brisbane, 3 February 2023  - LGAQ CEO Alison Smith's Opening statement 

Cairns Regional Council (CRC) has implemented the largest wayfinding trail in an Australian regional city with 300 braille and tactile signs placed strategically throughout the city.

Mayor Stewart received a special commendation recognising her prevention and awareness work in the Noosa Shire during the presentation of the third annual Alison Woolla Memorial Award.

Day one of the 2022 LGAQ Annual Conference kicked off with a panel discussion about the success of Regional University Centres (RUC) in Queensland.

Exorbitant deposit requirements imposed on Queenslanders seeking to buy a home in in rural and remote Queensland are stifling economic growth by locking prospective buyers out of the market.

A lack of housing options for future residents is jeopardising major economic opportunities to help rural and remote communities like Etheridge and Murweh Shire grow.

Central Highlands, Rockhampton, Banana, Noosa and Toowoomba Councils have all bought bowel cancer testing kits for their staff.

Government protocols following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

The LGAQ is calling for swift post-prosecution reviews of other failed cases launched by the CCC against mayors and councillors.

Quadrupling social housing funding, extending the First Home Owners’ Grant and unlocking abandoned, unused and empty properties are ways to begin conquering Queensland’s housing crisis.

Ministerial powers to remove an elected mayor or councillor from office should only be used in the most serious of circumstances.

This is a positive next step in the ongoing efforts to protect our environment and create a more sustainable future

LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the Association was disappointed the State was yet to meet the most critical budget asks put forward on behalf of Queensland councils

The LGAQ extends its sincere congratulations to Longreach Regional Council's Isisford Branch Manager Sally Edwards after she was awarded the Public Service Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Cooktown’s new Regional University Centre comes after sustained advocacy by Queensland councils to have this successful program made available to more local communities in the state.