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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 -
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 -
Concerns grow over CCC reform delays
LGAQ remains increasingly concerned over the delay in implementing recommendations from the previous Commission of Inquiry relating to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC)
LGAQ remains increasingly concerned over the delay in implementing recommendations from the previous…
15th February 2024 -
Navigating the maze: Our local government elections
Advice from the experts about what to expect, what you need to know and why it’s so important for Queenslanders to put their hands up.
Advice from the experts about what to expect, what you need to know and why it’s so important for …
15th February 2024 -
Councils welcome Homes for Queenslanders commitments
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the State Government’s adoption of several solutions put forward by local government in its Homes for Queenslanders plan.
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the State Government’s adoption of several solu…
6th February 2024 -
LGAQ response to State Government housing plan
LGAQ responds to the State Government housing plan announced on 3 February 2024.
LGAQ responds to the State Government housing plan announced on 3 February 2024.
3rd February 2024 -
Audit report highlights cost shift impact
The audit office report is not surprising when councils are having to step in because the State and Federal government, and private sector, have pulled the pin on services.
The audit office report is not surprising when councils are having to step in because the State and …
29th January 2024