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This submission outlines 13 initiatives developed on behalf of the 537 councils across Australia and the state and territory local government associations. These initiatives will support much needed additional investment in local communities and are designed to benefit every community by improving local services and infrastructure, promoting fairness and boosting local, regional and national productivity.
Posted 21 March, 2019 -
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is pleased to present this Submission to highlight Local Government’s priorities for consideration in the lead up to the 2018-19 Federal Budget. ALGA acknowledges the challenging fiscal environment facing the Australian Government, Australian businesses and local communities throughout the nation. ALGA also acknowledges the Government’s commitment to return the […]
Posted 23 January, 2018 -
ALGA acknowledges the challenging fiscal environment facing the Australian Government and the Government’s commitment to return the Budget to a surplus by 2021. ALGA notes with continued concern the stubbornly high level of unemployment, particularly youth unemployment, in rural and regional Australia. ALGA also notes the growing income disparity across Australia’s regions and the importance […]
Posted 20 January, 2017 -
Local government was disappointed by the decision in the 2014-15 Budget to pause the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) for three years. This decision will see FAGs frozen at their current level until 2017-18 and will result in a permanent reduction in the FAGs base by an estimated 13 per cent. The quantum of […]
Posted 5 February, 2016 -
Local government was dismayed by the decision in last year’s Budget to pause the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) for three years. This decision will see FAGs frozen at their current level until 2017-18 and will result in a permanent reduction in the FAGs base by about 13 per cent. ALGA is calling on […]
Posted 12 March, 2015
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