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Councils’ burden is not fair
It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying more to the level of government – councils – that are providing the on-the-ground services.
It only makes sense that if Canberra is getting the bulk of the tax cash it should also start paying…
30th November 2023 -
Communities, industry, conservationists unite to oppose carbon capture and storage threat
Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles to present a united voice calling for a ban to protect the Great Artesian Basin from CCS projects
Queensland’s agricultural industry, conservationists & councils have met with Premier Steven Miles…
8th April 2024 -
‘It’s teamwork’: Outgoing mayors reflect on their terms and welcome new cohort
As fresh faces fill council chambers throughout Queensland, five retiring mayors—and members of the LGAQ Policy Executive—share the highs and lows of the top job and what they wish they had known...
As fresh faces fill council chambers throughout Queensland, five retiring mayors—and members of th…
4th April 2024 -
Communities behind flood walls smashed by insurance bills, not water
Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints from residents that bills have soared
Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints fro…
2nd April 2024 -
University hub funding welcomed
LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on successfully advocating for more Queensland towns and regions to benefit from the next round.
LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on…
25th March 2024 -
Councils welcome federal inquiry into fair funding
LGAQ has welcomed a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today
LGAQ has welcomed a federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability announced today
21st March 2024 -
Council Election 2024 snapshot
The Local Government Association of Queensland has released a snapshot of candidate data ahead of council election day, March 16.
The Local Government Association of Queensland has released a snapshot of candidate data ahead of co…
15th March 2024 -
Don't risk Great Artesian Basin for carbon sink
Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to halt plans to pump carbon into the underground Great Artesian Basin, warning of fears it could contaminate domestic water and other supplies.
Queensland councils are calling on the State Government to halt plans to pump carbon into the underg…
1st March 2024 -
Queensland communities decide 2024
More than 1400 candidates have put their hands up to champion their communities, nominating to stand for mayor or councillor at the March 16 council elections.
More than 1400 candidates have put their hands up to champion their communities, nominating to stand…
16th February 2024 -
Council workers face increasing occupational violence and aggression incidents
Rising prices, supply and logistics issues, staff shortages and other intangibles have led to unprecedented levels of harassment of customer service staff everywhere.
Rising prices, supply and logistics issues, staff shortages and other intangibles have led to unprec…
15th February 2024 -
Engagement with local government essential to deliver quality elections
Queenslanders are set to benefit from more tailored elections when they head to the polls in March.
Queenslanders are set to benefit from more tailored elections when they head to the polls in March.
15th February 2024