Latest news in LGAQ
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LGAQ takes out winning spots at IPWEA Excellence Awards
QCoast2100 and QWRAP are providing winning solutions for Queensland councils.
QCoast2100 and QWRAP are providing winning solutions for Queensland councils.
16th October 2018 -
We need access to a growth tax
CEO column: "Contrary to public opinion, rates are not a growth tax."
CEO column: "Contrary to public opinion, rates are not a growth tax."
12th October 2018 -
Standing up for councils
At its core, the LGAQ is a creature of Queensland councils. It has been since its beginning 122 years ago. We are a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee.
At its core, the LGAQ is a creature of Queensland councils. It has been since its beginning 122 year…
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 -
Time to lead from the front
The scope of the issues that councils deal with is growing ever more complex and difficult, even if the bulk of that activity remains unappreciated by the federal and state governments.
The scope of the issues that councils deal with is growing ever more complex and difficult, even if …
28th September 2018 -
Waste Bill extends deadline for councils
The Parliamentary Committee inquiring into the legislation underpinning the waste levy has extended the deadline for Queensland councils to have their say, following lobbying by the LGAQ.
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 of…
20th September 2018 -
Serious water utility charge decision overturned
The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision which invalidated Mount Isa City Council’s water utility charge in December 2017.
The Court of Appeal has overturned a decision which invalidated Mount Isa City Council’s water uti…
18th September 2018 -
Waste solutions on tour
The investigation by Peak Services into this industry was spot on: Queensland can support the roll out of five to eight anaerobic digestion plants to produce energy from waste.
The investigation by Peak Services into this industry was spot on: Queensland can support the roll o…
14th September 2018 -
Best of regional journalism in the spotlight
Finalists announced for the LGAQ $15,000 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.
Finalists announced for the LGAQ $15,000 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Jou…
12th September 2018 -
Waste levy: Does not clean up councils concerns
The Palaszczuk Government’s unveiling of its waste levy legislation has local councils continuing to grapple with how they are expected to collect this new tax for the State.
The Palaszczuk Government’s unveiling of its waste levy legislation has local councils continuing …
7th September 2018 -
May your words be your guide
An open letter to Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation.
An open letter to Bridget McKenzie, Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Dece…
30th August 2018 -
Steady hand amid upheaval
In a week of upheaval in Australian politics, it was interesting to watch the leadership drama in Canberra from the idyllic north Queensland community of Palm Island, where the LGAQ Policy Executive m
In a week of upheaval in Australian politics, it was interesting to watch the leadership drama in Ca…
24th August 2018 -
Entries for LGAQ Regional Journalism Award extended
The deadline for LGAQ's $15,000 regional journalism award has been extended.
The deadline for LGAQ's $15,000 regional journalism award has been extended.
23rd August 2018 -
LGAQ Policy Executive meets on Palm Island in historic first
The Local Government Association of Queensland’s Policy Executive have met on Palm Island this week in a historic first for the Association.
The Local Government Association of Queensland’s Policy Executive have met on Palm Island this wee…
23rd August 2018