Latest news in Conquering Queensland's housing crisis
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Councils offer solutions to housing crisis
LGAQ Chief Executive Officer Alison Smith said councils have been working hard to help find and deliver solutions to the housing crisis.
LGAQ Chief Executive Officer Alison Smith said councils have been working hard to help find and deli…
13th September 2022 -
Action plan to tackle housing crisis
Quadrupling social housing funding, extending the First Home Owners’ Grant and unlocking abandoned, unused and empty properties are ways to begin conquering Queensland’s housing crisis.
Quadrupling social housing funding, extending the First Home Owners’ Grant and unlocking abandoned…
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Queensland peak industry bodies double down on housing call
LGAQ, together with some of Qld’s biggest peak bodies, has reissued the call for the major parties to show they are serious about addressing the housing crisis, should they win the Federal Election.
LGAQ, together with some of Qld’s biggest peak bodies, has reissued the call for the major parties…
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Burke Shire Council helping Indigenous residents become homeowners
Burke Shire Council is helping its community break the cycle with a unique partnership that’s making the seemingly impossible prospect of home ownership a reality.
Burke Shire Council is helping its community break the cycle with a unique partnership that’s maki…
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Councils welcome collaborative approach of Federal Opposition's Housing Plan
LGAQ has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s commitment to establish a National Housing Supply and Affordability Council, as well as develop a National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
LGAQ has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s commitment to establish a National Housing Supply and A…
10th May 2022 -
2022 Federal Election Case Study - Whitsunday Regional Council housing crisis
The housing crisis affecting the Whitsunday Region is the worst Acting Mayor Mike Brunker has seen in his lifetime.
The housing crisis affecting the Whitsunday Region is the worst Acting Mayor Mike Brunker has seen i…
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Councils urge Sukkar to reconsider housing summit snub
The peak body representing Queensland councils is bitterly disappointed the Federal Government has rejected a united call for a National Housing Summit to explore solutions to the housing crisis.
The peak body representing Queensland councils is bitterly disappointed the Federal Government has r…
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Peak groups unite in unprecedented call for National Housing Summit
Queensland’s worsening housing crisis has led to eleven of the state’s peak bodies uniting in a call for urgent action from the Federal Government.
Queensland’s worsening housing crisis has led to eleven of the state’s peak bodies uniting in a …
22nd March 2022 -
Federal funding must flow to address overcrowding in Queensland's most vulnerable communities
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.
The LGAQ is calling on the Federal Government to commit to a $100 million per annum housing package …
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Queensland councils unite to send a strong message: Fix the housing deficit
Queensland councils have sent a strong message to the State and Federal governments that they want action to address the state’s housing crisis including calling for a National Housing Summit.
Queensland councils have sent a strong message to the State and Federal governments that they want a…
27th October 2021 -
Historic agreement struck to amplify the voice of rural and remote Queensland communities
Historic agreement struck to amplify the voice of rural and remote Queensland communities
Historic agreement struck to amplify the voice of rural and remote Queensland communities
25th June 2021 -
Indigenous leaders support call for service delivery audit
More than 60 Indigenous leaders from Queensland’s 17 First Nations councils have gathered in Cairns this week to discuss common issues affecting their communities.
More than 60 Indigenous leaders from Queensland’s 17 First Nations councils have gathered in Cairn…
29th April 2021 -
Indigenous Leaders call for action on housing
MAYORS and councillors representing Queensland’s First Nations councils have gathered today at the LGAQ's Annual Conference to discuss issues critical to their communities.
MAYORS and councillors representing Queensland’s First Nations councils have gathered today at the…
19th October 2020 -
Proper community engagement key to closing the gap
The new Closing the Gap agreement must be Indigenous-led and must consider community views. The Government should harness the wisdom of local people and local representatives.
The new Closing the Gap agreement must be Indigenous-led and must consider community views. The Gove…
12th February 2020 -
A solid Budget for Queensland regions: LGAQ
Wow, what a week. The Indigenous Leaders Forum here in Cairns, Queensland Day and a State of Origin win in the first game of the 2019 Series.
Wow, what a week. The Indigenous Leaders Forum here in Cairns, Queensland Day and a State of Origin …