ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
7 May 2026
Local governments are often the most visible point of contact for people experiencing housing stress, homelessness and social isolation. While councils do not control these systems, they play a critical...
1 May 2026
ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett, spoke with Steve Austin on ABC Radio Brisbane about how the Fair Work Commission’s fuel cost recovery order could affect councils already struggling with the...
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...
Councils are major procurers of road transport services and are heavily reliant on the sector to deliver essential community services. In many contracting arrangements, councils sit at the top of...
9 Apr 2026
Local governments are uniquely placed to drive disability inclusion through safety, justice, gender equality and emergency management. People with disability are residents, ratepayers, employees and active community members who interact...
8 Apr 2026
What a difference a few weeks makes. Wherever you are in Australia, the impact of global fuel supply issues is landing squarely at the local level. You don’t need us...
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...
24 Mar 2026
Local governments are uniquely placed to drive disability inclusion through employment, education and community leadership. People with disability are residents, ratepayers, employees and active community members who interact with council...
17 Mar 2026
Despite the central role councils play in enabling economic activity, productivity outcomes at the local level continue to be constrained by the current intergovernmental funding framework. For councils, productivity gains...
