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There is sense in listening
Here’s the story of the 123rd LGAQ annual conference in Cairns by the numbers: 700 delegates, observers and exhibitors, 85 motions carried (16 unanimously), three motions withdrawn,...
Here’s the story of the 123rd LGAQ annual conference in Cairns by the numbers: 700 delegates, obse…
6th November 2019 -
Powering ahead with LG Sherlock
LG Sherlock launched its first module, ‘Energy Detective’ in February of this year.
LG Sherlock launched its first module, ‘Energy Detective’ in February of this year.
23rd August 2019 -
Summary: Federal Budget 2019 - 2020
A comprehensive rundown of budget decisions affecting Queensland councils.
A comprehensive rundown of budget decisions affecting Queensland councils.
5th April 2019 -
Time for action on waste strategy
The LGAQ has called on the State Government to urgently partner with Queensland councils to drive a zero-waste future by 2035.
The LGAQ has called on the State Government to urgently partner with Queensland councils to drive a …
5th April 2019 -
Have your say on remote area tax concessions
The Australian Productivity Commission has released an issues paper on Remote Area Tax Concessions and Payments for a current Inquiry.
The Australian Productivity Commission has released an issues paper on Remote Area Tax Concessions a…
27th March 2019 -
#HandsOffMyCouncil: What’s it all about?
The LGAQ is running a campaign to raise public awareness of the Palaszczuk Government's plans to force major change to the way Queenslanders elect their local councils. Read our FAQ's.
The LGAQ is running a campaign to raise public awareness of the Palaszczuk Government's plans to for…
19th March 2019 -
QCoast2100 wins in Coastal Awards
The Qcoast2100 Program – a joint initiative between the LGAQ and the Queensland Department of Environment of science has been awarded the 2019 Australian Coastal Award for Climate Adaption.
The Qcoast2100 Program – a joint initiative between the LGAQ and the Queensland Department of Envi…
15th March 2019 -
The fight to be heard
The Federal Government’s looming withdrawal from a vital remote Indigenous housing funding program has prompted the LGAQ to engage in a comprehensive and hard-fought campaign with its member councils.
The Federal Government’s looming withdrawal from a vital remote Indigenous housing funding program…
4th February 2019 -
860, 000 jobs could be affected by digital disruption
More than 860,000 jobs could be affected by digital disruption according to a new report released by the Queensland Government this week.
More than 860,000 jobs could be affected by digital disruption according to a new report released by…
30th January 2019 -
Fire and rain and a big 2018
In James Taylor’s famous words, I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain. So has much of Queensland recently. It’s been a tumultuous end to a tumultuous 2018.
In James Taylor’s famous words, I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain. So has much of Queensland r…
14th December 2018 -
An investment in trust
In his address to the LGAQ’s annual conference this year, President Mayor Mark Jamieson dwelt on the importance of trust.
In his address to the LGAQ’s annual conference this year, President Mayor Mark Jamieson dwelt on t…
6th December 2018 -
Council Jobs: Let the Hard Work begin
The scourge of natural disaster has come early in the disaster season in the form of ferocious fires whipped up by an unprecedented heatwave.
The scourge of natural disaster has come early in the disaster season in the form of ferocious fires…
30th November 2018 -
Rural water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Rural water and wastewater infrastructure, that is. There is a looming crisis in this key area of local government business.
Rural water and wastewater infrastructure, that is. There is a looming crisis in this key area of lo…
22nd November 2018 -
Brett Walsh wins inaugural Butch Lenton Award
Barcaldine Regional Council deputy chief executive Brett Walsh has won the inaugural Butch Lenton Memorial Bush Councils Innovation Award.
Barcaldine Regional Council deputy chief executive Brett Walsh has won the inaugural Butch Lenton Me…
19th November 2018 -
Looking for big wins on waste
The LGAQ continues its intense lobbying of the Palaszczuk Government to agree to defer the start of its waste levy until 1 July 2019, commencing at a fee $75 a tonne for municipal solid waste.
The LGAQ continues its intense lobbying of the Palaszczuk Government to agree to defer the start of …
16th November 2018