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ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.

Latest post 9 Oct 2026

Media Release: Disaster recovery funding decision a win for councils and communities

The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed the Government’s decision to scrap proposed changes to the current disaster recovery funding arrangements that would have seen the Commonwealth reduce its contribution to recovery costs from up to 75 per cent to 50 per cent. ALGA President Mayor Matt Burnett said the decision was a significant win for councils and disaster-affected communities across Australia, and demonstrated the importance of genuine consultation with local government. “This is a very welcome announcement and a...

18 Sep 2026

Media Release: Time for action as the Government wraps up its inquiry into local government funding and budget needs

After two and a half years of evidence, the Federal Government yesterday wrapped up hearings in its inquiry into the financial sustainability of local government, locking in years of testimony...

11 Sep 2026

Media Release: Broken plastics promise leaves councils and ratepayers carrying the cost

The Federal Government’s decision to abandon its commitment to mandatory national packaging standards will leave councils, communities and ratepayers carrying an even greater share of Australia’s growing waste and recycling burden.  Australian Local Government Association President Mayor Matt Burnett...

23 Aug 2026

Media Release: The nation’s local roads, transport and infrastructure leaders converge on Cairns

Far North Queensland will be at the centre of the national conversation on roads, transport and infrastructure this week, when council leaders and infrastructure experts from across Australia gather in...

20 Aug 2026

Media Release: CHSP certainty welcomed, but underlying pressures remain

The Australian Local Government Association welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to extend Commonwealth Home Support Program contracts until 30 June 2029 and retain CHSP as a standalone program. ALGA President...

20 Aug 2026

Media Release: Lift regional productivity? Invest in the councils that deliver in regional Australia

The Australian Local Government Association says a new report on regional productivity reinforces the case for greater direct and untied funding for councils, which are best placed to identify and...

28 Jul 2026

Media Release: Councils caution tying critical local government funding to housing outcomes

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) strongly rejects any idea of Financial Assistance Grants being tied to council housing performance, warning this would unfairly penalise communities for outcomes that are...

25 Jul 2026

Media Release: Federation Compact a major step towards fairer council funding

The national voice for Australian councils has welcomed the Labor National Conference’s support for a Federation Compact as a pathway to increased federal Financial Assistance Grants to support councils across...

24 Jul 2026

Media Release: Local Government calls on Labor National Conference to recognise urgent funding needs

The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed growing momentum for fairer council funding at the Labor National Conference. A proposal to establish a pathway to restore federal Financial Assistance Grants...

16 Jul 2026

Media Release: Councils must be at the table on data centre planning 

The Federal Government’s announcement of a new national framework for artificial intelligence and large data centres is an important step, but the Australian Local Government Association says councils must be...
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