Latest news in LGAQ
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EMU spreads its wings
We kick off the update series next week, with teams heading out across Queensland to talk to elected members and CEOs on trends and trials for councils, including the importance of corporate culture a
We kick off the update series next week, with teams heading out across Queensland to talk to elected…
2nd March 2018 -
Lobbying ministers the choice in a mixed grill
These discussions are the best opportunity we have of ensuring our advocacy agenda - driven by resolutions at annual conference and the LGAQ’s 10 Point Policy Plan - is understood and appreciated at t
These discussions are the best opportunity we have of ensuring our advocacy agenda - driven by resol…
23rd February 2018 -
10 ways your council can get involved in LG Sherlock
From drinking water to graffiti management, the LG Sherlock team has developed more than 50 analytics projects following consultation with councils across the state.
From drinking water to graffiti management, the LG Sherlock team has developed more than 50 analytic…
22nd February 2018 -
Qld Government back to business
The Qld Government had its first sitting week - see which bills were reintroduced for local government.
The Qld Government had its first sitting week - see which bills were reintroduced for local governme…
16th February 2018 -
Councils need to matter to Canberra
When you collect 83 percent of all government revenue, it is important that your priorities are dominated by those matters that are important to all Australians.
When you collect 83 percent of all government revenue, it is important that your priorities are domi…
16th February 2018 -
Councils need to matter to Canberra
When you collect 83 percent of all government revenue, it is important that your priorities are dominated by those matters that are important to all Australians.
When you collect 83 percent of all government revenue, it is important that your priorities are domi…
16th February 2018 -
Time for some fairness from Canberra
The events of this week demonstrate what happens when our federal parliamentarians become too absorbed in their own day-to-day political ambitions.
The events of this week demonstrate what happens when our federal parliamentarians become too absorb…
9th February 2018 -
Renewable energy front and centre
At a forum held earlier this week, the Regional Area Planning and Development Board said their vision is to boost renewable energy and mitigate negative drought impacts.
At a forum held earlier this week, the Regional Area Planning and Development Board said their visio…
9th February 2018 -
Hewn from the same stone
Here at the LGAQ we have 24 staff - accounting for 20% of our combined total workforce - that have worked in one or more councils. That's hundreds of years of combined council service. In short – we
Here at the LGAQ we have 24 staff - accounting for 20% of our combined total workforce - that have w…
2nd February 2018 -
LGAQ to appear at public hearing
LGAQ CEO Greg Hallam will explain how councils will be affected by GST changes when he appears at a Productivity Commission hearing next week
LGAQ CEO Greg Hallam will explain how councils will be affected by GST changes when he appears at a …
2nd February 2018 -
Tourism talks head regional
The tourism priorities of Queensland councils will be under the microscope at a series of roundtables in regional areas later this month. How can you get involved?
The tourism priorities of Queensland councils will be under the microscope at a series of roundtable…
1st February 2018 -
WOW: Lots of compliance resources
Great new resources and updates in the compliance and governance areas covering hoarding, delegations, fraud, asbestos, DM Guidelines.
Great new resources and updates in the compliance and governance areas covering hoarding, delegation…
25th January 2018 -
Walking away from indigenous housing
There is still much to be done to ensure the country’s First Peoples have all the advantages that other Australians enjoy as a matter of course.
There is still much to be done to ensure the country’s First Peoples have all the advantages that …
24th January 2018 -
Here to help: Introducing social media officer Jacinta Wilson
Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, Jacinta is here to help councils build their profiles and share the unique stories from their communities.
Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, Jacinta is here to help councils build their profiles and share th…
24th January 2018 -
Distributing GST across Australia
Why is the current inquiry into how GST distribution works relevant to councils? What's the LGAQ doing to represent you?
Why is the current inquiry into how GST distribution works relevant to councils? What's the LGAQ doi…
24th January 2018