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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…
29th September 2016 -
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…
23rd September 2016 -
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…
16th September 2016 -
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…
9th September 2016 -
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…
2nd September 2016 -
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 …
26th August 2016 -
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 …
19th August 2016 -
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, …
12th August 2016 -
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…
29th July 2016 -
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…
22nd July 2016 -
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.
15th July 2016 -
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 …
1st July 2016 -
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.
24th June 2016 -
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…
17th June 2016 -
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…
10th June 2016