About Us

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is the peak body for local government in Queensland. It is a not-for-profit association set up solely to serve the state's 77 councils and their individual needs. The LGAQ has been advising, supporting and representing local councils since 1896, enabling them to improve their operations and strengthen relationships with their communities. The Association does this by connecting councils to people and places that count; supporting their drive to innovate and improve service delivery through smart services and sustainable solutions; and delivering them the means to achieve community, professional and political excellence.

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Our Story

Local government is the level of government which most closely aligns to the community and their aspirations.

Our Leaders

The LGAQ Board is responsible for the operation of the business of the company. The Board of four Directors consists of the President elected by the member councils at the Annual General Meeting following the quadrennial council elections and three other Directors elected by and from members of the Policy Executive.

Work at LGAQ

Hear how we represent our members and uncover a broad range of services and benefits supporting councils to connect, innovate and achieve.

Corporate Governance

We are owned by, governed by and dedicated to serving Queensland councils. Read the LGAQ’s corporate governance charter and more about the Association’s corporate compliance.