It is never lost on us at LGAQ headquarters how our member councils come in all shapes and sizes.

Shannon Gibbs, Director of Finance & Corporate Services at Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council was awarded the Public Service Medal for her outstanding public service to local government in Qld.

After an extensive nationwide recruitment process, LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Smith as the association’s next CEO.

My wrap this week might read at first like a week in the life of LGAQ but, if you read between the lines, you will easily understand that it is truly a glimpse into a week in the life at LGAQ.

The LGAQ’s complaint regarding the Crime and Corruption Commission’s handling of the now failed fraud case against the former Logan councillors has been made public.

The peak body representing Queensland councils has welcomed the announcement of the latest round of community infrastructure projects to be funded under the successful Works for Queensland program.

This month is designed to create a conversation, acknowledge the issue and understand how you can play your part in prevention.

LGAQ welcomes the decision to hold a public inquiry into the Crime and Corruption Commission’s handling of the now failed fraud charges against the former Logan councillors.

State government quarterly meeting update, State Budget update and wins for both Mayor Jane McNamara, and LGAQ and its members.

At its first meeting of the quadrennium in June last year your LGAQ Policy Executive resolved to take a firm stance to push back against both the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Tuesday night’s Federal Budget contained many highlights for local government from the Northern Australia reinsurance pool to digital connectivity and disaster mitigation,

Our analysis of the 2021-2022 Federal Budget and what it means for Queensland councils and communities.

Queensland councils will welcome the Morrison Government’s 2021-2022 Budget and its recognition of essential priorities, though long-term financial sustainability for councils has not been addressed.

The LGAQ has welcomed a call from the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament for the role and responsibilities of the CCC to be clarified.

This week’s wrap comes to you from Rockhampton and at Beef Week.