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The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing 537 councils across the country. In structure, ALGA is a federation of state and territory local government associations

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Region-specific policies ‘will ease regional housing pressures’

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NRRA discussion paper to drive second national action plan

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President's column - 20 May 2022

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National General Assembly 2022

Policy

ALGA Analysis of the 2022-23 Federal Budget

Fact Sheet 1 – Financial Assistance Grants The 2022-23 Budget maintains the system of payments to support local government, through Financial Assistance Grants. In 2022-23 the Australian Government will provide $2.8b in Financial Assistance Grants funding. This includes $2.1b which will be brought forward from the 2022-23 estimate and paid to State and Territory Governments +...

Policy

Pre-Budget submission 2022-23

Australia’s communities have been through challenging times in the past 12 months. Now more than ever, Federal Government support for local governments to assist our communities is vital for creating local jobs and strengthening community wellbeing. Download submission...

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ALGA Analysis of the 2021-22 Federal Budget

Each year, ALGA provides an analysis of the Federal Budget with a specific focus on its impact on local government. The aim of the analysis is to provide local government with information on the total financial assistance it receives from the Australian Government as well as putting this assistance into context with the government’s overall +...