A bush compact to ensure our rural and remote communities do not lose out.

The LGAQ is officially on the road delivering Elected Member Updates to councils across Queensland.

We at the LGAQ are making the most out of the lifting of travel restrictions as we span out across the state to meet with our members.

Folks, these are very big numbers in anyone’s books, and they show the enormity of the role councils play in every aspect of the lives of Queenslanders.

These communities were given little time to prepare before the Biosecurity Act directions kicked in and they were locked down.

Today was the first official meeting of your new 15 person LGAQ Policy Executive (PE) for the 2020-24 term.

This week was another very good week for local government in Queensland as the LGAQ’s advocacy on behalf of its members continues to pay dividends for councils the length and breadth of the state.

The LGAQ Board at their meeting on the 29th May endorsed a new organisational structure.

It is fair to say there have been mixed feelings following the announcement of how the State Government would be distributing its special $200m COVID-19 Works for Queensland package.

In light of COVID -19, one area that cannot be overlooked is taxation reform and local government needs to be at the table.

Queensland councils know the power of their voices when they unite as one. 

Our eyes are firmly on the future, especially digitalisation.

The need for councils to have certainty has never been more important than right now as we navigate one of the most challenging periods in a generation.

Young Queenslanders with a competitive spirit and a hunch they can give town planners a run for their money could pocket a $2,500 first prize from an innovative competition launching today.

Our $608 million job-creating Battleplan for Queensland Local Communities has made some serious advances since it was launched just two weeks ago.