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Latest news 13 Jul, 2026

President’s Update – July 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Canberra for this year’s National General Assembly. More than 1,100 mayors, shire presidents, presidents, councillors and local government leaders came together to share ideas, debate the issues affecting our communities and speak with a strong, united voice. What we achieved together is something to celebrate. The Assembly was not only a successful gathering of our sector, but a powerful demonstration of local government advocacy in action. Delegates gave overwhelming support to our...

6 Jul, 2026

VIDEO | Register now for the 2026 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress in Cairns

We’re gathering experts from across the nation in Cairns next month for the 2026 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Conference #ROADS2026 https://alga.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ROADS-PROMO-2-July-ALGA-President.mp4 If this is your local government...

25 Jun, 2026

2026 National General Assembly of Local Government communique

More than 1,100 local government leaders from across Australia gathered in Canberra from 23–25 June for the 32nd National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA), convened by the Australian Local Government Association. ...

28 May, 2026

Submission on National Guideline for Lithium-ion Battery Waste Management

ALGA has made a submission to Heads of Environmental Protection Authorities (HEPA) on its National Guideline for Lithium-ion Battery Waste Management. Local governments are experiencing the dangers of unsafe lithium-in...

26 May, 2026

President’s Update – May 2026

In local government, progress happens when communities speak clearly, councils stand together, and we continue making the case for what Australians need on the ground. This year’s Federal Budget showed...

20 May, 2026

ALGA Alert – Legal Opinion on the Fair Work Commission’s Road Transport Contractual Chain Order

On 20 April 2026, ALGA advised that the Fair Work Commission had issued a Road Transport Contractual Chain Order (RTCCO) to set rules for fuel cost recovery across road transport...

13 May, 2026

Submission on Rural, Regional and Remote Medicare Access and Funding

ALGA’s submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee Inquiry into Rural, Regional and Remote Medicare access and funding outlines how councils are increasingly acting as the...

12 May, 2026

A mixed bag for the nation’s councils in this year’s Federal Budget

Australia’s peak local government body says the 2026-27 Federal Budget is a vote of confidence in Australia’s 538 councils to deliver on national housing infrastructure priorities, but needs to do...

10 May, 2026

Budget delivers major win on housing infrastructure after sustained local government advocacy

The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s Budget commitment of $2 billion for housing enabling infrastructure, describing it as a significant step forward that reflects years of...

6 May, 2026

The message from Councils: this Budget needs to back Australians where they’re hurting most

Australia’s local government peak body is calling on the Federal Government to deliver real budget relief to councils struggling to support communities through the combined impacts of the fuel and...

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