Latest news in Campaigning for liveable Queensland communities
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Insurance bills unfairly punish Queenslanders
Soaring insurance bills are putting pressure on Queensland’s already desperate housing market and gouging Queenslanders during a cost of living crisis, Queensland councils have warned.
Soaring insurance bills are putting pressure on Queensland’s already desperate housing market and …
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First Nations mayors urge housing meeting
Queensland’s First Nation leaders will seek to meet with Federal Ministers in Canberra next next week in a bid to secure desperately-needed housing funding to tackle chronic overcrowding.
Queensland’s First Nation leaders will seek to meet with Federal Ministers in Canberra next next w…
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Councils welcome LNP policy proposal to unlock critical housing supply
LGAQ has welcomed a critical piece of the puzzle to address housing supply challenges in local communities across the state.
LGAQ has welcomed a critical piece of the puzzle to address housing supply challenges in local commu…
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Cross Border Commissioner win for communities
Queensland councils have welcomed the announcement of funding in today’s State Budget to establish a Cross Border Commissioner for Queensland to improve the liveability of local communities.
Queensland councils have welcomed the announcement of funding in today’s State Budget to establish…
11th June 2024 -
Communities welcome swift GAB protections
LGAQ along with several local government leaders have welcomed today’s announcement of a moratorium on any future Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project applications in the Great Artesian Basin.
LGAQ along with several local government leaders have welcomed today’s announcement of a moratoriu…
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Voting for local has never been more important
The LGAQ has launched its 2024 State Election platform call to all sides of politics to back local communities.
The LGAQ has launched its 2024 State Election platform call to all sides of politics to back local c…
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Clock ticks on Great Artesian Basin decision
Premier Steven Miles must keep his word as clock ticks on Great Artesian Basin decision.
Premier Steven Miles must keep his word as clock ticks on Great Artesian Basin decision.
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Fair funding increase to councils ignored in Federal Budget
LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget but warned councils and communities are being left behind while the Federal Government fails to fairly fund the sector.
LGAQ has welcomed funding announced in the Federal Budget but warned councils and communities are be…
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Councils welcome Works for Queensland funding
LGAQ has welcomed the launch of the latest round of the critical Works for Queensland program, with councils to share in $300 million over the next three years.
LGAQ has welcomed the launch of the latest round of the critical Works for Queensland program, with …
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Ratepayers unfairly footing the bill for developers
LGAQ research revealed councils will have to cover a $2.2 billion funding gap if the State does not increase the cap on how much councils can charge property developers for critical infrastructure.
LGAQ research revealed councils will have to cover a $2.2 billion funding gap if the State does not …
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University hub funding welcomed
LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on successfully advocating for more Queensland towns and regions to benefit from the next round.
LGAQ has welcomed the announcement of four new Regional University Study Hubs and remains focused on…
25th March 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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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 -
Queensland councils stand together for communities
Critical issues from fair funding, housing, planning and homelessness to the rising cost of providing roads and rubbish collection are all high on the agenda for the LGAQ’s 127th Annual Conference.
Critical issues from fair funding, housing, planning and homelessness to the rising cost of providin…