Latest news in Media Releases
-
Welcome interim funding for remote indigenous housing
The Palaszczuk Government should be congratulated on its decision to invest $40 million next year on a modest housing program for remote indigenous communities in Queensland.
The Palaszczuk Government should be congratulated on its decision to invest $40 million next year on…
10th October 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 -
Further steps on road to grant reform
The Queensland Government is to be congratulated for its commitment to reform the system of grants and subsidies to local government.
The Queensland Government is to be congratulated for its commitment to reform the system of grants a…
12th September 2018 -
New trade mentor advises local councils
David Camerlengo will assist councils seeking to attract international investment to their regions.
David Camerlengo will assist councils seeking to attract international investment to their regions.
5th September 2018 -
Councils respond to CCC call for governance reforms
LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson has reaffirmed that councils welcome any and all actions that genuinely support greater adherence to governance.
LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson has reaffirmed that councils welcome a…
28th August 2018 -
Councils respond to CCC call for governance reforms
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson has reaffirmed that councils welcome any and all actions that genuinely support greater adherence to good governance and ways to strengthen public trust in the system...
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson has reaffirmed that councils welcome any and all actions that genuinely…
28th August 2018 -
LGAQ donates $20,000 to drought appeal
The Local Government Association of Queensland will donate $20,000 to the Queensland Drought Appeal to help ensure local communities remain resilient in the face of ongoing drought.
The Local Government Association of Queensland will donate $20,000 to the Queensland Drought Appeal …
17th August 2018 -
LGAQ donates $20,000 to drought appeal
The Local Government Association of Queensland will donate $20,000 to the Queensland Drought Appeal to help ensure local communities remain resilient in the face of ongoing drought.
The Local Government Association of Queensland will donate $20,000 to the Queensland Drought Appeal …
17th August 2018 -
Cairns summit to discuss cities of the future
Leaders from local government and technology entrepreneurs are gathering in Cairns for the Future Cities, Smart Communities Summit
Leaders from local government and technology entrepreneurs are gathering in Cairns for the Future Ci…
11th July 2018 -
Good move on short-term letting
These reforms are required so we can more accurately monitor the availability of rental accommodation stock, decreased housing affordability and negative impacts on local communities.
These reforms are required so we can more accurately monitor the availability of rental accommodatio…
10th July 2018 -
Statement from LGAQ President Mark Jamieson on Ipswich City Council
The Local Government’s Minister’s decision to proceed with the dismissal of Ipswich City Council is profoundly regrettable if understandable.
The Local Government’s Minister’s decision to proceed with the dismissal of Ipswich City Council…
9th July 2018 -
Councils need to drive reform in indigenous communities
Queensland’s democratically-elected indigenous councils need to be at the centre of decision-making in any reforms to the delivery of services to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities
Queensland’s democratically-elected indigenous councils need to be at the centre of decision-makin…
26th June 2018 -
LGAQ welcomes new start date for Container Refund Scheme
We have learned from interstate experiences that rushing the roll-out would considerably impact local government and industry
We have learned from interstate experiences that rushing the roll-out would considerably impact loca…
14th June 2018 -
Queensland State Budget a good start for councils
Some hits, some misses: the Budget contains critical commitment to help ensure Queensland councils continue to provide the services and infrastructure their communities need.
Some hits, some misses: the Budget contains critical commitment to help ensure Queensland councils c…
12th June 2018 -
Qld councils reject proposed levy on household waste
Another grave concern for local government is the lack of commitment to ensure the levy is returned to where it’s needed most.
Another grave concern for local government is the lack of commitment to ensure the levy is returned …
1st June 2018