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Another BIG – albeit shortened – week for local government in Queensland
All eyes turned to Cairns this week for the two-day Indigenous Leaders Forum (ILF).
All eyes turned to Cairns this week for the two-day Indigenous Leaders Forum (ILF).
30th April 2021 -
Statement from LGAQ CEO Greg Hallam following the lifting of the suppression order in the QIRC today
Statement from Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Greg Hallam following the lifting of the suppression order in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission today.
Statement from Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Greg Hallam following the lifting of t…
29th April 2021 -
Three vital battles underway
The irrefutable truth is that successive state governments have saved in the order of $2 billion since they abolished water and sewerage subsidies, post amalgamation.
The irrefutable truth is that successive state governments have saved in the order of $2 billion sin…
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 -
Former Logan councillors vindicated, now it is time for an independent inquiry to prevent this happening again
Former Logan councillors vindicated, now it is time for an independent inquiry to prevent this happening again.
Former Logan councillors vindicated, now it is time for an independent inquiry to prevent this happe…
14th April 2021 -
Restoring the voice of local government in national decision-making
Head of Advocacy Alison Smith brings you this week’s wrap from Canberra where she is attending ALGA's board meeting alongside Mayors Matt Burnett and Jack Dempsey.
Head of Advocacy Alison Smith brings you this week’s wrap from Canberra where she is attending ALG…
26th March 2021 -
125 years together, friends
This coming August marks the quasquicentennial of your Association, the LGAQ.
This coming August marks the quasquicentennial of your Association, the LGAQ.
19th March 2021 -
Queensland councils go to Senate to fight for fairer insurance in North and Far North Qld
Queensland councils have taken their fight for a fairer insurance deal for North and Far North Queensland local communities to the Senate
Queensland councils have taken their fight for a fairer insurance deal for North and Far North Queen…
12th 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 -
LGAQ welcomes latest Work for Queensland funding allocation
We urge the State Government to boost funding to maintain job-creation benefits moving forward.
We urge the State Government to boost funding to maintain job-creation benefits moving forward.
11th 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