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  • Tailored service to suit

    The LGAQ’s membership is a broad church in the truest sense of the word. We get that Brisbane City and Boulia Shire ain't the same and we treat them respectfully and differently.

    The LGAQ’s membership is a broad church in the truest sense of the word. We get that Brisbane Cit…

  • TALL ORDER TO FILL

    Finding someone to step into the enormous shoes of our General Manager, Advocacy Greg Hoffman PSM was always going to be a tall order.

    Finding someone to step into the enormous shoes of our General Manager, Advocacy Greg Hoffman PSM wa…

  • HISTORY AND RENEWAL COMBINED

    LGAQ's Annual Conference is our window to the world and well-constructed, well-supported and well-argued motions are critical to our collective reputations.

    LGAQ's Annual Conference is our window to the world and well-constructed, well-supported and well-ar…

  • PRODUCTIVITY CHANGES (ALMOST) EVERYTHING

    Standing still on improving productivity is actually going backwards. Forwards and onwards is the only way to a better future.

    Standing still on improving productivity is actually going backwards. Forwards and onwards is the on…

  • STATE SHOWS POOR FORM

    The State Government’s antics over its industrial relations legislation are frustrating to say the least, but I can assure you, we will continue our fight.

    The State Government’s antics over its industrial relations legislation are frustrating to say the…

  • ROADS, RATES ... REVOLUTION?

    Let’s hear it for the big picture digitally connected knitters. That’s what councils need to be to remain successful.

    Let’s hear it for the big picture digitally connected knitters. That’s what councils need to be …

  • IR CASE ENTERS CRITICAL STAGE

    The LGAQ’s challenge to the lawfulness of Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace’s direction to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission regarding the future of the single Local Government Aw

    The LGAQ’s challenge to the lawfulness of Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace’s direction …

  • THE TEAM THEME

    This week as we marvel at Olympians in Rio, let’s spare a thought for what it takes to get there, let alone win a medal - teamwork.

    This week as we marvel at Olympians in Rio, let’s spare a thought for what it takes to get there, …

  • SHARING OUR WISDOM FAR AND WIDE

    The LGAQ has travelled the length of the country in support of its members and local government peers.

    The LGAQ has travelled the length of the country in support of its members and local government peer…

  • Politics, strategy and a departure

    Budget Estimates hearings are really all about strategy and I congratulate the Palaszczuk Government on how it seems to have gotten the message.

    Budget Estimates hearings are really all about strategy and I congratulate the Palaszczuk Government…

  • Learning to be a leader

    More than 120 mayors deputy mayors and CEOs attended the biennial closed door leadership forum.

    More than 120 mayors deputy mayors and CEOs attended the biennial closed door leadership forum.

  • NEW APPOINTMENTS, LOOMING ELECTIONS

    It was a week of renewal at the LGAQ as the Association’s new Policy Executive convened its first formal meeting for the term.

    It was a week of renewal at the LGAQ as the Association’s new Policy Executive convened its first …

  • ENTERING AN ERA OF RENEWAL

    With a new Policy Executive in place, the LGAQ is launching into an exciting new phase.

    With a new Policy Executive in place, the LGAQ is launching into an exciting new phase.

  • FUND TIMES FOR QUEENSLAND COUNCILS

    The past week has been a bloody satisfying one for Queensland councils – especially their chief financial officers.

    The past week has been a bloody satisfying one for Queensland councils – especially their chief fi…

  • LOCAL ISSUES GET LOCAL SOLUTIONS

    Productive, passionate and proud – these are the features of our Indigenous Leaders’ Forums (ILFs) and this week’s event in Cairns was no exception.

    Productive, passionate and proud – these are the features of our Indigenous Leaders’ Forums (ILF…