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Minister Steven Miles: Exciting times ahead
It’s fair to say that while 2020 presented many unprecedented challenges, it also showed we have the ability to overcome any difficulties when we work together for our communities.
It’s fair to say that while 2020 presented many unprecedented challenges, it also showed we have t…
29th January 2021 -
Why investment enquiry handling needs to be managed well
Why investment enquiry handling needs to be managed well
Why investment enquiry handling needs to be managed well
31st July 2020 -
Stretching our wings
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.
We at the LGAQ are making the most out of the lifting of travel restrictions as we span out across t…
24th July 2020 -
Domestic and family violence: When home isn’t a haven
Between 2014 and 2016 there were 219 victims of domestic homicide in Australia, with the effects felt by victims, their children and family and the wider community.
Between 2014 and 2016 there were 219 victims of domestic homicide in Australia, with the effects fel…
16th July 2020 -
Managing social media as an elected member
As an elected representative you will see the best and the worst of what social media has to offer - and navigating your way through this difficult area can be fraught.
As an elected representative you will see the best and the worst of what social media has to offer -…
14th July 2020 -
Re-energising our communities
Quarterly column from LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson.
Quarterly column from LGAQ President and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson.
10th July 2020 -
Elected Leaders and economic development
Here are our tips for leveraging your role to help encourage economic growth.
Here are our tips for leveraging your role to help encourage economic growth.
29th May 2020 -
The circular economy: Focus on the things you can control
Do we unravel all the years of recycling messages or do councils show leadership and take it to the next level – a new direction?
Do we unravel all the years of recycling messages or do councils show leadership and take it to the …
29th May 2020 -
OpED: State Government must hold its ground
The LGAQ is calling for common sense to prevail on new conflict of interest offences
The LGAQ is calling for common sense to prevail on new conflict of interest offences
22nd January 2020 -
Change in Federal mindset is a critical step forward in managing drought
The announcement by the Federal Government to provide drought funding to non-farm businesses and more funding for councils in drought-affected regions is a win for communities and councils.
The announcement by the Federal Government to provide drought funding to non-farm businesses and mor…
8th November 2019 -
Federal election blog: Candidates beware: mayors are not happy
How the parties respond to the LGAQ;s seven-point plan will draw a picture about the extent to which whoever wins government on 18 May will unlock local community potential
How the parties respond to the LGAQ;s seven-point plan will draw a picture about the extent to which…
11th April 2019 -
Federal election blog: Indigenous housing deserves debate
Indigenous housing should be part of the conversation this Federal election.
Indigenous housing should be part of the conversation this Federal election.
8th April 2019 -
Self interest laid bare
In fairness, most of the reforms Labor governments have introduced over the years were justified and in the community’s long term interest. This time, however, it is different.
In fairness, most of the reforms Labor governments have introduced over the years were justified and…
29th March 2019 -
Emerging consensus on a recipe for disaster
No one has made a convincing argument that forcing changes in voting rules to make councils more like state and federal governments is somehow a good idea.
No one has made a convincing argument that forcing changes in voting rules to make councils more lik…
17th March 2019 -
What you need to make great videos
Want to make great video content to engage your community? Look no further than this guide - with solutions for every budget.
Want to make great video content to engage your community? Look no further than this guide - with so…
5th February 2019