ALGA publishes a fortnightly newsletter featuring the latest local government news.
13 Jul 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Canberra for this year’s National General Assembly. More than 1,100 mayors, shire presidents, presidents, councillors and local government leaders came together...
6 Jul 2026
We’re gathering experts from across the nation in Cairns next month for the 2026 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Conference #ROADS2026 https://alga.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ROADS-PROMO-2-July-ALGA-President.mp4 If this is your local government...
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. ...
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...
26 May 2026
In local government, progress happens when communities speak clearly, councils stand together, and we continue making the case for what Australians need on the ground. This year’s Federal Budget showed...
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...
11 Sep 2026
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
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