ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
25 Jun 2026
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. ...
11 Jun 2026
The Australian Local Government Association has made a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) on National Biosecurity Reforms. ALGA was pleased to see many of local...
The Australian Local Government Association, in close collaboration with its member associations, is making submissions in response to rolling consultation by the Australian Government on the National Environmental Standards (NES)...
The Australian Local Government Association has lodged a submission on the exposure draft of the Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill). ALGA welcomes amendments...
4 Jun 2026
Local governments play a critical role in facilitating participation, community life, and an inclusive built environment. However, many people continue to experience barriers to participation due to the inaccessibility of...
28 May 2026
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...
20 May 2026
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
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...
The Australian Local Government Association welcomes the release of the interim report on streamlining and modernising the National Construction Code (NCC). Councils see first-hand how the Code’s structure, accessibility and...
