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Facts versus myths on local government referendum

The Newman Government's reservations about the wording of the proposed change to recognise local government in the Constitution do not stand up to scrutiny. Read more...

Referendum too important to local communities for political games

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Newman Government's about face both disappointing and bemusing...

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Qld local councils have welcomed announcement of $10 million in matching fund for campaign to recognise local government in Australian Constitution

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	Facts versus myths on local government referendum The Newman Government's reservations about the wording of the proposed change to recognise local government in the Constitution do not stand up to scrutiny. Read expert Professor George Williams' advice. Also read Premier Campbell Newman's letter to the Prime Minister supporting the current proposal.
	Interview: ALGA President delivers call to arms to local government sector ALGA President Felicity-ann Lewis took five with Council Courier to discuss the importance of an Assembly held under the shadow of the upcoming Federal Election and September Referendum campaign.
	Fair go for Qld: Federal election 10 Point Policy Plan The LGAQ's 10 Point Federal Election Policy Plan is all about making sure community needs in relation to the policy basics like roads and funding for local infrastructure are not forgotten in the heat of a federal election battle.
	Local Government De-amalgamation Polls Results and information regarding the polls can be accessed via the Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) website. Results - Douglas, Livingstone, Mareeba and Noosa
	LGAQ Strategic Policy Plan Released The Advocacy Action Plan 2013 includes policy reform actions to drive outcomes for strategic issues affecting local government in Qld.
	State Government Policy - Empowering Qld Councils View the LNP action plan for Queensland local government and the full LNP response to the LGAQ 10 Point Policy Plan.

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