Over the past decade, no single issue has grabbed the attention of the public as much as climate change.

Every one of our state’s local government leaders has pledged their support for the Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) ‘Not in our Backyard – stop abuse at the start’ campaign.

New laws introduced to ensure the future sustainability of the state’s stock route network.

The Federal Government has committed an annual $95 million to the Bridges Renewal Program, with a further $10 million to be made available for each of the next four years.

Queensland councils are urging the Federal Government to immediately commit to a trial of domestic mobile roaming during emergencies.

The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package - for at least five years - in its upcoming budget.

Queensland councils are calling on the Federal Government for urgently needed roads funding to provide vital supply chain support, with the flow-on effect of making the state’s roads safer for all.

A Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC), to be headed by Tony Fitzgerald AC QC, is a critical step in restoring confidence in this important institution.

The LGAQ President, Sunshine Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, welcomes the decision of the Chair of the Crime and Corruption Commission to resign.

CCC Chair Alan MacSporran must do the right thing and stand down from his role after yet another case was thrown out of court today.

Former North Burnett Regional Council CEO Rachel Cooper is heading north after being appointed the CEO of Douglas Shire Council.

The LGAQ welcomes the State’s decision to continue offsetting the cost of the waste levy on household wheelie bins until the community has more options available to reduce rubbish going to landfill.

Western Downs Regional Council has appointed Jodie Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer to take the organisation forward for the next five years.

The LGAQ extends its heartiest congratulations to Aurukun Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Keri Tamwoy, on being named ‘Person of the Year’ at the 2021 National NAIDOC Awards. 

New $10 million State Government program to help cyclone-prone communities in North and Far North Queensland reduce the impact of natural disasters and cut the cost of insurance for residents.