130th LGAQ Annual Conference

Next date: Monday, 19 October 2026 | 08:00 AM to Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | 05:00 PM

19 - 21 October
Cairns Convention Centre

Preliminary Program

View the preliminary program (PDF, 51MB)

Register for the LGAQ's 2026 Annual Conference

Individual Registrations

For council delegates and observers registering individually to attend the Annual Conference.

Group Registrations

For councils registering multiple delegates and/or observers in one booking.

Industry Registrations

For industry representatives, businesses and organisations attending the Annual Conference.

Conference Sponsor and Trade Prospectus - Waitlist only

Please email tracey_cook@lgaq.asn.au to be waitlisted to attend this Conference.

Elected Member Long Service Award

Do you have an elected member who is eligible for a long service award? Let us know by clicking the button below so they can be recognised at the Annual Conference awards ceremony.

Long Service Award

Accommodation

The following accommodation options are available for delegates attending this year's LGAQ Annual Conference. Click on each hotel below to view its distance from the venue, available delegate discount, booking code (where applicable) and direct booking link.

Mantra Trilogy

1km from the Conference venue

Discount: 10%

Code: ARGRP26

How to book:
Click the "book here" button below.
Enter stay details including hotel name or destination, check in and check out dates and room/guest details
Click on “More Options” drop down
Under “Other special rates and promo code” select “promo code” and enter the code ARGRP26 and hit “search”
Discounted rates will be indicated by the red “Special Offer” banner
Select the hotel and room type you wish to book and hit Continue to proceed to payment screen
Fill in all required details to confirm your booking and hit Confirm
You will receive an email confirmation once all details have been processed

Book here

Mantra Esplanade

1km from the Conference venue

Discount: 10%

Code: ARGRP26

How to book:
Click the "book here" button below.
Enter stay details including hotel name or destination, check in and check out dates and room/guest details
Click on “More Options” drop down
Under “Other special rates and promo code” select “promo code” and enter the code ARGRP26 and hit “search”
Discounted rates will be indicated by the red “Special Offer” banner
Select the hotel and room type you wish to book and hit Continue to proceed to payment screen
Fill in all required details to confirm your booking and hit Confirm
You will receive an email confirmation once all details have been processed

Book here

Breakfree Royal Harbour

1.1km from the Conference venue

Discount: 10%

Code: ARGRP26

How to book:
Click the "book here" button below.
Enter stay details including hotel name or destination, check in and check out dates and room/guest details
Click on “More Options” drop down
Under “Other special rates and promo code” select “promo code” and enter the code ARGRP26 and hit “search”
Discounted rates will be indicated by the red “Special Offer” banner
Select the hotel and room type you wish to book and hit Continue to proceed to payment screen
Fill in all required details to confirm your booking and hit ConfirmYou will receive an email confirmation once all details have been processed