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A significant legal win - and more work to be done
We’ve had an enormously important and significant decision today in the court in relation to Logan City Council, so I’m combining my normal Friday CEO Wrap with today’s special edition.
We’ve had an enormously important and significant decision today in the court in relation to Logan…
14th April 2021 -
This week marks one year in office for the class of 2020
It was about this time last year that the majority of our elected members were finally being sworn in after one of the most challenging voting periods in local government election history.
It was about this time last year that the majority of our elected members were finally being sworn…
9th April 2021 -
Restoring the voice of local government in national decision-making
Head of Advocacy Alison Smith brings you this week’s wrap from Canberra where she is attending ALGA's board meeting alongside Mayors Matt Burnett and Jack Dempsey.
Head of Advocacy Alison Smith brings you this week’s wrap from Canberra where she is attending ALG…
26th March 2021 -
125 years together, friends
This coming August marks the quasquicentennial of your Association, the LGAQ.
This coming August marks the quasquicentennial of your Association, the LGAQ.
19th March 2021 -
On the ground with our members
This week it was my pleasure to join fellow LGAQ staff on a four-day, six-council trip to Far North Queensland.
This week it was my pleasure to join fellow LGAQ staff on a four-day, six-council trip to Far North …
12th March 2021 -
Making time for strategic planning
I am coming to you today from the Sunshine Coast where an important two-day meeting has been taking place, the LGAQ Board’s strategic planning meeting.
I am coming to you today from the Sunshine Coast where an important two-day meeting has been taking …
26th February 2021 -
Honing in on federal advocacy
The Local Government Association of Queensland’s enhanced focus on Federal advocacy is continuing.
The Local Government Association of Queensland’s enhanced focus on Federal advocacy is continuing.
18th February 2021 -
Focussed on what is most important to you
The membership of the Policy Executive is designed to ensure the views of all 77 councils across this state are represented.
The membership of the Policy Executive is designed to ensure the views of all 77 councils across thi…
12th February 2021 -
Federal advocacy in focus
Federal advocacy is critical to local government with the bulk of our funding coming via Canberra.
Federal advocacy is critical to local government with the bulk of our funding coming via Canberra.
5th February 2021 -
Financial sustainability, disaster mitigation and road funding among Federal Budget asks
Folks, as I speak to you today your Association’s Federal Budget submission is landing in the inboxes of Commonwealth Ministers.
Folks, as I speak to you today your Association’s Federal Budget submission is landing in the inbo…
29th January 2021 -
Natural disasters 101 - a pat on the back!
This week’s cyclone threat in North Queensland and severe storms in the southeast drove home to me just how far councils have come this century in their disaster preparedness and response.
This week’s cyclone threat in North Queensland and severe storms in the southeast drove home to me…
21st January 2021 -
The Gospel of Local Government
When it comes to the role and function of local government - Old is New Again in 2021!
When it comes to the role and function of local government - Old is New Again in 2021!
15th January 2021 -
Reflecting on 2020
It is the final CEO wrap for 2020 and we at the LGAQ wanted to simply say to you, our member mayors and councillors, well done for making it through an extremely tough year.
It is the final CEO wrap for 2020 and we at the LGAQ wanted to simply say to you, our member mayors …
11th December 2020 -
Local jobs matter
The latest LGAQ 2020 Annual Workforce Census is evidence of just how important a role you play in supporting and creating jobs.
The latest LGAQ 2020 Annual Workforce Census is evidence of just how important a role you play in su…
4th December 2020 -
State Budget beckons
Christmas is now just around the corner - but before we get there, a once-in-a-generation COVID-19 era State Budget beckons.
Christmas is now just around the corner - but before we get there, a once-in-a-generation COVID-19 e…
27th November 2020