ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
10 May 2026
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
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...
20 Apr 2026
The Australian Local Government Association is disappointed that the Fair Work Commission disregarded ALGA’s concerns when issuing its Road Transport Contractual Chain Order today. ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett, said...
2 Apr 2026
Fuel supply constraints and rising costs are putting councils and communities under increasing pressure across Australia, with implications for essential services and community infrastructure. The Australian Local Government Association is...
30 Mar 2026
Environment Ministers have agreed to work together – and with local government – on a nationally harmonised approach to product stewardship, with options for a roadmap to be developed and...
4 Feb 2026
The Australian Local Government Association – and councils around the country – welcome the news of a government lifeline after Rex Airlines went into voluntary administration nearly two years ago,...
30 Jan 2026
The joint announcement by the Federal and South Australian governments of a deal to build nearly 7,000 new homes for first home buyers backs in ALGA’s urgent call for funding...
16 Jan 2026
“The Government’s announcement of a national solar panel recycling pilot is a positive step toward building a stronger circular economy and diverting waste from landfill,” said the ALGA President, Mayor...
18 Dec 2025
Local governments welcome the commitment by Energy and Climate Ministers to work across governments to meet climate impacts. Energy and Climate Ministers today endorsed the first National Climate Change Partnership...
