Hear what this decision and previous court findings mean for Queensland councils and how local governments can respond and prepare for potential future compensation claims. Podcast and Legal Opinion for members.

The Building Ministers’ Forum met in Sydney last week to discuss a range of issues facing the building and construction sector. See the Communique and update for details on how this relates to local councils.

The Commonwealth's Cities Division is seeking feedback on the challenges and opportunities to support smart cities, regions and towns across Australia. Local government individuals with an interest and experience in smart technologies and cities are encouraged to have their say. Closes 5pm Friday, 26 July 2019

Have your say on the Climate Change Authority's advice to the Australian Government. Comments due to the LGAQ by COB 19 August 2019.

The Boomerang Alliance, through the Plastic Free Places program has developed a set of guidelines for councils to help transition communities to plastic free environments.

There has been considerable debate surrounded the introduction of the Queensland waste levy, it’s amount, its timing, the levy zone and the impact on ratepayers.

LGAQ President Mayor Mark Jamieson, accompanied by representatives of Peak Services, Hastings Deering, Telstra, LGIA Super, yours truly and the LGAQ’s digital journalist Nathalie Cattaneo are just back from an epic three-day 3600 km trip that took in eight western councils.

Online plumbing searches at your fingertips! Check out phase one of the Plumbing and Drainage Licensee Register.

Entries are open for the 2019 Bean Lockyer Ticehurst Award for Excellence in Regional Journalism.

Update for councils involved in quarry operations.

In 2018, 245 people were killed on Queensland roads and more than 5,606 people were seriously injured. Queensland Road Safety Week is asking Queenslanders to put road safety first. Councils and communities can access resources and digital assets to help with local activities. 26 - 30 August 2019.

Implementation of a new disposal authorisation and guideline will have implications for the management of records within councils. Comments due to the LGAQ 29 July 2019.

This edition we explore a dual role situation that can give rise to complex conflict of interest issues.

No matter how you look at it, this is a win-win for regional communities.

Collectively, local government in this state has a great story to tell about how it manages budgets and debts.

It is expected that this policy will provide greater certainty for the waste sector and local council. Provide your feedback for the LGAQ submission by Monday 19th August 2019.

We encourage members to take a look at the DATSIP Consultation Paper and consider the key questions at the end of each section that can be used to guide your feedback. Feedback required Friday, 19 July 2019.

The committee identified no issues regarding the subordinate legislation’s consistency with FLPs, or its lawfulness. The explanatory notes comply with the part 4 requirements of the LSA. There are no changes to the legislation.

Mayor Mark Jamieson last week became the first LGAQ President to address the Queensland Media Club.

Information to assist councils handling queries in relation to the impacts on landholders as a result of mapping changes to protected plants.