The draft disposal authorisation and guideline will apply to ALL Queensland Public Authorities. Originally developed by State Archives to address issues of child wellbeing, it has been expanded to cover all vulnerable persons. Due 6 December 2019.

The need to manage our own waste and recycling is urgent, but to do this both State and Commonwealth leaders must come to the party.

The President of the LGAQ, Mayor Mark Jamieson has called on the Member for Capalaba, Don Brown MP, to cease using Parliamentary Privilege to pursue a political agenda against a fellow elected representative, whilst due process runs its course.

This week’s drought funding announcement from the Federal Government came as heartening news to communities across Queensland.

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 Federal Government’s move to provide drought funding for non-farm businesses and extra funding for councils in drought-affected regions is a huge win for Queensland communities.

The LGAQ will be making a submission on the draft Drought Resilience Funding Plan released by the Federal Government.

Gympie Regional Council Deputy Mayor, Bob Leitch told the LGAQ’s Tim Cox about his journey to Flemington, his day at the Cup and bumping into Cameron Smith just after the win…

This accredited course is perfect for whole of organisation local government staff including senior policy officers, managers and directors and project officers from operational, planning and delivery areas.

The review will consider the community noise impacts of each type of operation and determine considerations for potential noise regulations. Due by close of business Friday, 22 November 2019.

The Land Regulation sets out operational details that are fundamental for dealings in state land (such as leasehold and trust land), and administering the Land Act 1994. Closing 6 December 2019.

WATER MANAGERS are requested to urgently complete the survey to help the Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy (DNRME) understand and track actual and potential water supply security issues across the state. DUE 7 November, 2019.

The LGAQ welcomes the commitment from all sides of politics to the Bradfield Scheme but says the focus must be on water supply and quality in rural communities, and is calling on state and federal governments to commit to $500 million over five years of dedicated funding.

Statement from LGAQ President Mark Jamieson: Data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that Queensland councils spent just over $1 billion on sports and recreation for the 2017-18 financial year.

There was some great news this week friends; according to the venerable Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Queensland councils cracked $1 billion on capital and recurrent spending on sport and recreation for the first time for the financial year ended 30 June 2018

Have your say on the Natural Resources and Other Legislation (GDA2020) Amendment Bill 2019

LGAQ First Start Program places another 400 new employees in local government

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is one of many Reef catchment councils with unsealed roads and as a case study demonstrates the issue.