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Media Release: Statement in response to suspension of Townsville Mayor
LGAQ statement in response to suspension of Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson
LGAQ statement in response to suspension of Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson
21st November 2024 -
Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett elected LGAQ President
Gladstone Regional Council Mayor Matt Burnett has been elected President of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ).
Gladstone Regional Council Mayor Matt Burnett has been elected President of the Local Government Ass…
23rd October 2024 -
Report card shows parties working to win over communities and councils
Queensland’s political parties have worked to win over more councils and voters, according to the results of the LGAQ’s final election report card.
Queensland’s political parties have worked to win over more councils and voters, according to the …
23rd October 2024 -
LGAQ journalism award winners announced
The winners of Queensland’s richest journalism awards have been announced, with first place going to a journalist who revealed the true cost renewables were having on regional areas.
The winners of Queensland’s richest journalism awards have been announced, with first place going …
22nd October 2024 -
Alison Woolla Memorial Award winners announced
A Toowoomba woman who founded the region’s only women’s support centre is among the winners of the 2024 Alison Woolla Memorial Award which recognises local leadership in the fight against DFV.
A Toowoomba woman who founded the region’s only women’s support centre is among the winners of t…
22nd October 2024 -
Grassroots advocacy campaign secures wins for councils and communities
A powerful grassroots advocacy campaign by Queensland local government has won new election commitments from the major political parties to help struggling councils...
A powerful grassroots advocacy campaign by Queensland local government has won new election commitme…
22nd October 2024 -
Queenslanders want stronger partnership with councils
A survey of more than 20,000 Queenslanders – including those in several of the state’s battleground seats - has revealed the top issues on the minds of voters ahead of Saturday’s State Election.
A survey of more than 20,000 Queenslanders – including those in several of the state’s battlegro…
21st October 2024 -
Families and farmers cannot afford biosecurity gaps
Grocery bills will rise and jobs will be lost if gaps in Queensland’s biosecurity funding are not addressed by all sides of politics ahead of the State Election.
Grocery bills will rise and jobs will be lost if gaps in Queensland’s biosecurity funding are not …
14th October 2024 -
Koala funding needed to protect native icon
LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said SEQ councils placed wildlife protection as an important priority, but they aren’t being seen as a key partner in informing these priorities by the State Government.
LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said SEQ councils placed wildlife protection as an important priority, but the…
10th October 2024 -
Councils zero in on crime solutions
LGAQ has doubled down on calls for the major parties to address the comprehensive juvenile crime solutions plan that councils have put forward, ahead of voters heading to the polls from next week.
LGAQ has doubled down on calls for the major parties to address the comprehensive juvenile crime sol…
9th October 2024 -
Councils and property industry united over housing infrastructure black hole
Two Queensland peak bodies have come together in a major push to expedite critical funding needed for trunk infrastructure to tackle the housing crisis.
Two Queensland peak bodies have come together in a major push to expedite critical funding needed fo…
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What to expect at the 2024 LGAQ Annual Conference
Qld communities deserve to be at the forefront of decision-making, and the 2024 Annual Conference program is packed with topics that support this year's theme, Don’t Leave Local Communities Behind.
Qld communities deserve to be at the forefront of decision-making, and the 2024 Annual Conference pr…
2nd October 2024 -
Works for Queensland certainty welcomed in push for more infrastructure funding
The LGAQ has strongly welcomed a $100 million funding certainty for the much-heralded Works for Queensland program, announced by the LNP in Bundaberg today.
The LGAQ has strongly welcomed a $100 million funding certainty for the much-heralded Works for Quee…
2nd October 2024 -
Show cause notice
Statement from Local Government Association of Queensland chief executive officer, Alison Smith.
Statement from Local Government Association of Queensland chief executive officer, Alison Smith.
1st October 2024 -
Digital access continues to divide Queenslanders
LGAQ Chief Executive Officer Alison Smith said that it was clear a new approach was needed if Queenslanders were ever to receive equitable access to reliable digital connectivity.
LGAQ Chief Executive Officer Alison Smith said that it was clear a new approach was needed if Queens…
19th September 2024