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The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing 537 councils across the country. In structure, ALGA is a federation of state and territory local government associations

Call for Motions

ALGA has prepared a discussion paper that explores data that identifies critical areas local government needs to consider now and into the future.

News

President's column - 22 January 2021

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Rex’s new capital city services will benefit regions: Sharp

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Councils hit more turbulence in Australia Day preparations

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Events

National General Assembly 2021

Policy

ALGA Analysis of the 2020-21 Federal Budget

Each year, ALGA provides an analysis of the Federal Budget with a specific focus on its impact on local government. The aim of the analysis is to provide local government with information on the total financial assistance it receives from the Australian Government as well as putting this assistance into context with the government’s overall +...

Policy

Submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s Foreign Relations Bills

In September ALGA made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade, Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Bill 2020 and Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020....

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Submission to the Inquiry into the Recycling & Waste Reduction Bills 2020

In September ALGA made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications, Recycling and Waste Bills 2020....