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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 -
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 …
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Community liveability falling through council funding gap
Research for the LGAQ has revealed councils are picking up a massive $360 million tab each year to deliver services that are the responsibility of other levels of government and the private sector.
Research for the LGAQ has revealed councils are picking up a massive $360 million tab each year to d…
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Dotti the dog's extraordinary helicopter rescue
As cyclone weary residents across the Douglas Shire brace themselves for more wild weather, community spirit has shone through to save one very lucky and much-loved pooch.
As cyclone weary residents across the Douglas Shire brace themselves for more wild weather, communit…
19th January 2024 -
Media Release: The peak body for Queensland local councils congratulates Minister Meaghan Scanlon on new portfolio
LGAQ has congratulated Minister Meaghan Scanlon on her new portfolio of Housing, Public Works, Local Government and Planning.
LGAQ has congratulated Minister Meaghan Scanlon on her new portfolio of Housing, Public Works, Local…
17th December 2023 -
The Universal Service Obligation: History and future
Before we can get to where we are heading – it’s important to remember how we got here
Before we can get to where we are heading – it’s important to remember how we got here
11th December 2023 -
SEQ waterways' health and resilience receive major boost
The future health and resilience of South East Queensland catchments has received a major boost with the Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) releasing the Resilient Rivers Initiative.
The future health and resilience of South East Queensland catchments has received a major boost with…
11th December 2023 -
Reforms to let councils get on with the job
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the critical overhaul of the councillor complaint system passed by Parliament on Wednesday.
The peak body for Queensland councils has welcomed the critical overhaul of the councillor complaint…
17th November 2023 -
Roads report tallies cost to communities and councils
The Grattan Institute’s Potholes and Pitfalls: How to fix local roads report found councils were being grossly underfunded.
The Grattan Institute’s Potholes and Pitfalls: How to fix local roads report found councils were b…
13th November 2023 -
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson to call time in March 2024
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson has announced that he will call time on his outstanding career in local government in March 2024
LGAQ President Mark Jamieson has announced that he will call time on his outstanding career in local…
10th November 2023 -
Councils warn infrastructure cuts will hurt communities
LGAQ has warned that any cuts to approved infrastructure projects would be pulling the rug out from under financially strained councils and communities.
LGAQ has warned that any cuts to approved infrastructure projects would be pulling the rug out from …
7th November 2023 -
Critical infrastructure funding remains top priority for councils and their communities
Queensland’s councils remain strongly united in their call to both the Queensland Government and the State Opposition to address the most critical funding need statewide for road, water and sewerage.
Queensland’s councils remain strongly united in their call to both the Queensland Government and t…
19th October 2023 -
Community leaders call for action to curb youth crime
Queensland councils are calling for immediate action to urgently address pressing law and order issues within their communities amid the state’s ongoing battle with juvenile crime.
Queensland councils are calling for immediate action to urgently address pressing law and order issu…
18th October 2023