The peak body representing Queensland councils has welcomed today’s announcement of a $43.5 million Federal Government investment in vital improvements to mobile coverage and broadband services.

The LGAQ welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that the Regional University Centre program is to be expanded to Mount Isa.

The LGAQ has renewed its call for federal action on Queensland’s rain and river gauge network, as Queensland communities again prepare for heavy rainfall and flash flooding this week.

LGAQ has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s commitment to establish a National Housing Supply and Affordability Council, as well as develop a National Housing and Homelessness Plan.

The major parties are running out of time to prove they care about the future of Queensland’s local communities by backing funding priorities to benefit every voter, no matter where they live.

Queensland councils have welcomed Labor’s commitment to increase funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP) by $250 million if elected at the May 21 Federal poll.

Queensland’s 17 First Nations councils have voted to lead a delegation to Canberra to finally get action on the overcrowding crisis after the major parties snubbed this week's Indigenous Leaders Forum

The LGAQ welcomes a $400 million Federal Coalition commitment to upgrade key roads servicing the cattle and agricultural industries in Central and Western Queensland.

The LGAQ supports the introduction of spending caps so long as they are workable and enhance the democratic process.

Crucial Federal funding to upgrade rural and remote Queensland roads has been much welcomed by the peak body representing the state’s councils.

Political parties are being warned to put local communities first or risk coming last as the Federal Election campaign officially begins today.

The Federal Government has committed to co-fund a $741 million natural disaster resilience package. The raft of measures incorporates initiatives, such as house raising and voluntary buy-backs.

All levels of government must work together to ensure funding flows to help flood-impacted Queenslanders build back better.

The LGAQ is disappointed emergency action was not taken to pause the valuations process following Queensland’s floods disaster as happened following the 2010/11 summer of disasters.

LGAQ welcomes several funding announcements in last nights Budget but is disappointed several key asks that are critical to ensuring community liveability and safety were not addressed.