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Participating in the digital economy
The LGAQ have been working with indigenous communities to encourage participation in the digital economy, focusing on infrastructure, awareness and skills.
The LGAQ have been working with indigenous communities to encourage participation in the digital eco…
18th October 2018 -
Australian-first development tracker launches in Sunshine Coast
An Australian-first application tracking system has been launched by Sunshine Coast Council.
An Australian-first application tracking system has been launched by Sunshine Coast Council.
11th October 2018 -
Australian-first development tracker launches in Sunshine Coast
An Australian-first application tracking system has been launched by Sunshine Coast Council.
An Australian-first application tracking system has been launched by Sunshine Coast Council.
11th October 2018 -
Welcome interim funding for remote indigenous housing
The Palaszczuk Government should be congratulated on its decision to invest $40 million next year on a modest housing program for remote indigenous communities.
The Palaszczuk Government should be congratulated on its decision to invest $40 million next year on…
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Standing up for councils
At its core, the LGAQ is a creature of Queensland councils.
At its core, the LGAQ is a creature of Queensland councils.
5th October 2018 -
LGAQ appears at waste hearing
The LGAQ this week appeared behalf of its members at the public hearing into the highly anticipated Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018.
The LGAQ this week appeared behalf of its members at the public hearing into the highly anticipated …
4th October 2018 -
Blazing the Trail: Garage Sale Trail founder shares grassroots campaign insights
What began as a local grassroots initiative in Bondi Beach during 2010, Garage Sale Trail has grown into a truly national movement supported by 150 councils Australia-wide.
What began as a local grassroots initiative in Bondi Beach during 2010, Garage Sale Trail has grown …
28th September 2018 -
Airbnbs up for debate
Online short-term accommodation hosting sites like Airbnb will be up for debate at this year’s LGAQ Annual Conference as councils seek clearer policy around their community impact and current rates ch
Online short-term accommodation hosting sites like Airbnb will be up for debate at this year’s LGA…
28th September 2018 -
Time to lead from the front
Looking over the motions that member councils have submitted for debate at next month’s 122nd LGAQ annual conference is a great reminder of the breadth and depth of the expectations.
Looking over the motions that member councils have submitted for debate at next month’s 122nd LGAQ…
28th September 2018 -
Limits proposed on waste dumping
The LGAQ has proposed imposing limits on the distance commercial waste could travel before it was dumped or recycled as a way of dealing with the huge jump in interstate waste being transported across
The LGAQ has proposed imposing limits on the distance commercial waste could travel before it was du…
28th September 2018 -
Climate change is happening and Australians are concerned about the impacts
The latest Climate of the Nation report has found more Australians accept the reality of climate change than at almost any time since the reports commenced in 2007.
The latest Climate of the Nation report has found more Australians accept the reality of climate cha…
27th September 2018 -
Proposed changes to the Economic Development Act and more
Amendments are proposed for more than eight Acts through the EDOLA Bill. Let us know your areas of concern and interest.
Amendments are proposed for more than eight Acts through the EDOLA Bill. Let us know your areas of c…
26th September 2018 -
Waste Bill extends deadline for councils
The Parliamentary Committee inquiring into the legislation underpinning the waste levy has extended the deadline.
The Parliamentary Committee inquiring into the legislation underpinning the waste levy has extended …
21st September 2018 -
Big battles, big wins
When it comes to protecting the interests of local councils and their communities, the courts are often where the big battles are fought.
When it comes to protecting the interests of local councils and their communities, the courts are …20th September 2018 -
Councils collaborate to keep water and sewage costs low
Queensland councils are joining forces to streamline the design and construction of vital community water and sewage assets across the state.
Queensland councils are joining forces to streamline the design and construction of vital community …
17th September 2018