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Councils will not tolerate major voting changes being forced on the community
Local councils have expressed deep concern about the Palaszczuk Government's reported plans to introduce compulsory preferential voting into local government elections in Queensland.
Local councils have expressed deep concern about the Palaszczuk Government's reported plans to intro…
25th February 2019 -
Data ethics committee to advise councils
A special ethics committee of experts has been established to advise the local government sector on the best way to use data ethically.
A special ethics committee of experts has been established to advise the local government sector on …
21st February 2019 -
Data ethics committee to advise local government sector
A special ethics committee of experts has been established to advise the local government sector on the best way to ensure trust and transparency,
A special ethics committee of experts has been established to advise the local government sector on …
12th March 2020 -
Councils call for a better approach to dealing with drought
Queensland councils have called for a renewed focus on how to protect towns and regional economies from the impact of the current devastating drought.
Queensland councils have called for a renewed focus on how to protect towns and regional economies f…
20th February 2019 -
Partnership with councils needed to achieve zero waste future
Local councils have welcomed new laws governing the future of waste management in Queensland but will remain vigilant.
Local councils have welcomed new laws governing the future of waste management in Queensland but wil…
14th February 2019 -
Partnership with councils needed to achieve zero waste future
Local councils have welcomed new laws governing the future of waste management in Queensland but will remain vigilant in ensuring that households not wear the costs.
Local councils have welcomed new laws governing the future of waste management in Queensland but wil…
14th February 2019 -
Federal payments to flood-hit shires welcomed
Queensland’s peak body for local councils has praised the quick response by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to the emerging crisis caused by last week’s unprecedented deluge in north Queensland.
Queensland’s peak body for local councils has praised the quick response by Prime Minister Scott M…
11th February 2019 -
LGAQ welcomes top bureaucrat
The Local Government Association of Queensland has welcomed the appointment of Frankie Carroll as Queensland Under Treasurer.
The Local Government Association of Queensland has welcomed the appointment of Frankie Carroll as Qu…
8th February 2019 -
Councils donate to help flood victims
Local councils have called on Queenslanders to show their support for communities affected by floods in north Queensland by donating money to charities helping people recover from the disaster.
Local councils have called on Queenslanders to show their support for communities affected by floods…
8th February 2019 -
Energy Detective product looks to cut massive council powerbill
A local government data analytics team is examining ways in which councils in Queensland can reduce their energy bills.
A local government data analytics team is examining ways in which councils in Queensland can reduce …
12th March 2020 -
Element of intent must remain in new Conflict of Interest offences
The Local Government Association of Queensland is urging the Palaszczuk Government ensure the element of intent remains part of planned new conflict of interest offences currently before State Parliam
The Local Government Association of Queensland is urging the Palaszczuk Government ensure the elem…21st January 2019 -
More federal money, faster for local communities equals more jobs
Local councils in Queensland have called on Canberra to kickstart regional economies.
Local councils in Queensland have called on Canberra to kickstart regional economies.
14th December 2018 -
Vale Butch Lenton
'He will be remembered for a lot of things but his most lasting legacy will be the memory of a thoroughly decent human being,' - LGAQ President Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson.
'He will be remembered for a lot of things but his most lasting legacy will be the memory of a thoro…
28th November 2018 -
Northern issues take stage
News Release: Workforce stability, community wellbeing and critical infrastructure took precedence at the NQLGA’s annual conference this week.
News Release: Workforce stability, community wellbeing and critical infrastructure took precedence a…
27th November 2018 -
Funding to help councils weather storms
News Release: The State Budget has delivered on a call by the LGAQ to provide funding to ensure Queensland communities are more resilient to cyclones, storms and flooding.
News Release: The State Budget has delivered on a call by the LGAQ to provide funding to ensure Quee…
22nd November 2018