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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

National General Assembly

The 2021 National General Assembly is now live, visit the website to view the program, registration rates, accommodation options and more.

News

Sunshine Coast Council prepares to send waste underground

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Bird’s eye view of Australia's shifting coastlines a click away

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Bin harmonisation and FOGO rollout given the green light

Jun

Events

National General Assembly 2021

Policy

Pre-Budget submission 2021-22

Australia’s communities have been through challenging times in the past 12 months. Now more than ever, Federal Government support for local governments to assist our communities is vital for creating local jobs and strengthening community wellbeing....

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....