We wish to advise you that unfortunately the 2020 Regional Forum will not go ahead in June 2020. The ALGA Board has made this difficult decision in light of the Government’s decision to ban non-essential gatherings of more than 100 people at indoor venues as part of its efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.  The Prime Minister has signalled that the ban may well be in place for up to six months and the Regional Forum was to be held indoors at the National Convention Centre in Canberra in June and was expected to attract around 300 delegates. Our thoughts are with all communities in this time of crisis. Tackling coronavirus means sacrifices to reduce the risk of the virus spreading and to keep vulnerable people safe.

This year’s theme was ‘breaking through for modern transport’. Topics covered included the future of transport and how local government can benefit, and an update on the state of the country’s infrastructure by Infrastructure Australia CEO, Romily Madew. Survey Did you attend the 2019 National Local Roads and Transport Congress in Hahndorf? We would like to know your feedback and experiences from the Congress. Take the survey! Presentations Monday   Opening Address Mayor David O'Loughlin, President of ALGA     Heavy Vehicle National Regulatory Review Paul Davies, Executive Leader, Productivity, NTC     UK Perspective on Funding Local Roads Matthew Lugg OBE, Head of Profession, Local Government, WSP, UK     ARRB and its Work with Local Government Michael Caltabiano, CEO, ARRB     Tuesday   The Future of Transport - How Local Government Can Benefit Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor, City of Adelaide     The Future of Transport - How Local Government Can Benefit Joe Di Santo, Sale and Marketing Director, SEA Electric     The Future of Transport- How Local Government Can Benefit Peter Damen, CEO, Level 5 Design     What Funding Are We Asking For and Why Matthew Lugg OBE, Head of Profession, Local Government, WSP, UK     Drones - A New Take on First Mile, Last Mile and Asset Management Andrew Chapman, Co-Director and Drone Operator, AUAV       The Latest from Austroads Richard Delplace, Network Program Manager, Austroads   Turning The Technology Big Wheels Lou Boyle, National Manager, Local Government, Teletrac Navman     Circular Economy Graham Henderson, Downer   Circular Economy Liam O'Keefe, Tyre Stewardship Australia Russell King, Principal Engineer, City of Mitcham   Wednesday   Road Safety Research and Best Practice Jeremy Woolley, Associate Professor, UniSA     A National View on Road Safety Gabby O'Neill, Office of Road Safety     Improve the Network as Well as the Road David Bobberman, Safety Program Manager, Austroads     Showcasing Local Government Raising Awareness on Road Safety Peter Frazer, President, SARAH Group       Please contact Jill Brown, Director of National Events for further information.

Future Focused The largest, most influential local government conference in Australia occurs just once a year. The Australian Local Government Association's National General Assembly, held in Canberra, attracts more than 870 representatives from councils across the states and territories. The theme for the 2019 Conference is Future Focused. This assembly will consider what councils can do today to get ready for the challenges, opportunities and changes that lie ahead. Photos All the photos from the NGA can be found on the ALGA Facebook page. If you require HD copies please contact the Director of Public Affairs. Presentations Monday 17 June 2019 Tuesday 18 June 2019 Wednesday 19 June 2019 Motions The outcome of the debate at the NGA can be found in the Resolutions paper. Responses that have been received in relation to Resolutions can be found here   For more information, please contact ALGA

Dynamic Regions The Regional Cooperation and Development Forum allows for the sharing of ideas and opportunities through both a mix of academic and practitioner insights, and is the official venue for the launch of the annual State of the Regions Report. Change is fast upon us. What regional opportunities are emerging from shifting demographics and new forms of communication? With case studies from industry experts, facilitated sessions and Q&A panels, this year’s forum focuses on: Housing – making it affordable; The digital revolution – and the promise of improved communications Digital readiness and the potential for greater social connectivity in large, geographically-dispersed communities The arts – its role in generating socio-economic change. Feedback Survey Take the 2019 NGA feedback survey and you could win $100 off your registration for the 2020 NGA or Regional Forum! Presentations Full list of presentations       For more information, please contact ALGA