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Submission to Infrastructure Australia. Local governments provide a range of essential services and infrastructure that serve as the foundation for local, regional and metropolitan communities, and are critical in fostering economic activity and community wellbeing. Furthermore, local councils are responsible for 33% of public infrastructure, including 75% of roads by length, but only raise 3.6%+
Posted 7 November, 2019 -
Submission to the Senate Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee. Local roads constitute 75 per cent of the nation’s roads by length. Most road freight journeys start or finish on a local road and the freight industry has consistently nominated first and last mile issues on local roads as a major+
Posted 7 November, 2019 -
In making this submission ALGA wishes to reiterate the view articulated in the September 2017 submission on the need to make better use of existing leadership structures, especially local government, in the implementation of regional development initiatives. It is important that we avoid creating new structures which duplicate existing leadership structures in regional areas. This+
Posted 4 October, 2019 -
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the national voice of local government in Australia, representing 537 councils across the country. In structure, ALGA is a federation of State and Territory Local Government Associations. This submission should be read in conjunction with any separate submissions received from State and Territory Associations as well as individual+
Posted 4 October, 2019 -
ALGA has enjoyed a close, productive working relationship with the Commonwealth Government, illustrated by its current membership (through its President) of the Council of Australian Governments, and a number of other Commonwealth-State Ministerial Councils, which consider different sets of complex policy issues across many sectors of the economy. This includes membership on the Ministerial Council+
Posted 4 October, 2019 -
An independent panel of people connected to and/or living and working in the Basin has been invited to undertake an assessment of social and economic conditions in Basin communities on behalf of The Hon. David Littleproud MP, Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management. The Panel will enable Murray-Darling Basin+
Posted 2 September, 2019 -
In response to the scientific evidence on anthropogenic climate change, local government has for over two decades been actively engaged in programs to reduce carbon emissions from council operations and to implement emissions abatement programs in communities. Local governments recognise Australia’s exceptional vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. Even a 1.5° C increase in+
Posted 2 September, 2019 -
The planning and funding of Australia’s roads is inefficient and in urgent need of reform as noted in both Infrastructure Australia’s 2015 Australian Infrastructure Audit and the Productivity Commission’s 2014 Public Infrastructure Report. ALGA supports the notion of a more robust infrastructure pipeline being developed as part of the Australian Infrastructure Plan, including to address+
Posted 30 August, 2019 -
The planning and funding of Australia’s roads is inefficient and in urgent need of reform as noted in both Infrastructure Australia’s 2015 Australian Infrastructure Audit and the Productivity Commission’s 2014 Public Infrastructure Report. ALGA supports the notion of a more robust infrastructure pipeline being developed as part of the Australian Infrastructure Plan, including to address+
Posted 30 August, 2019 -
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 -
This submission provides the views of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) regarding the Australia Fund Bill 2018. The Bill proposes to establish a Joint Parliamentary Committee to investigate establishing an Australia Fund to assist in the support and reconstruction of Australian rural and manufacturing industries in times of crises, including natural disasters and world+
Posted 15 March, 2019 -
Australia’s population at the national, state and territory and local level is determined by natural increase and migration. Our ability to manage that population and the changes in population requires a strategic partnership between all three levels of Government which involves closer collaboration and alignment not only between levels of Governments but also with industry+
Posted 15 March, 2019 -
This submission provides the views of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) regarding the review of the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code which was announced in the lead up to 2019 Australia Day. The views ALGA is putting forward do not replace the views of those associations and individual councils, many of which will have made+
Posted 28 February, 2019 -
The information contained in this submission reflects consultation with state and territory local government associations. It does not, however, replace the individual views of those bodies, some of which may have made separate submissions during the public consultation process. As such, the information contained within should be considered as supplementary information. ALGA is generally supportive+
Posted 3 December, 2018 -
This submission was made on the Interim Report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Recognition relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Local governments across Australia are very supportive of constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This submission should be read in conjunction with any separate submissions received from state+
Posted 12 September, 2018 -
ALGA welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Inquiry into the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. The amendments proposed in the bill have cause serious concern for local government in so far as they override important planning, consultation and safety assessment provisions. This submission should be read in conjunction with any separate submissions+
Posted 9 September, 2018 -
ALGA made a submission to the Australian Government’s review of the Product Stewardship Act 2011, including the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. ALGA consulted with state and territory local government associations in preparing the submission. Comments in ALGA’s submission should be read in conjunction with submissions made by state and territory local government associations and councils.
Posted 10 August, 2018 -
This submission should be read in conjunction with any separate submissions received from state and territory associations as well as individual councils. ALGA’s position over many years is that equitably delivered and affordably priced telecommunications facilities should be available to all Australians, no matter where they live. Provision of information technology to all Australians is+
Posted 6 August, 2018 -
Local governments understand the importance of healthy communities and creating spaces and places where people can be active. Many councils work in partnership with the Commonwealth, state/territory governments and others, and have achieved notable preventative health outcomes.
Posted 31 July, 2018 -
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Standing Committee on Economics and its Inquiry into the indicators of, and impacts of, regional inequality in Australia. This submission builds on an increasing awareness and widespread acknowledgement of the important role of regions in Australia’s economic growth, as well+
Posted 25 June, 2018 -
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 -
Local government has a long history and expertise in municipal waste management. Today, municipal waste management services are complex and the range of involvement and service offered to residents and businesses by councils can vary between councils. This submission has been developed in consultation with ALGA’s member state and territory local government associations and should+
Posted 29 November, 2017 -
The planning and funding of Australia’s roads is inefficient and in urgent need of reform as noted both in the 2015 Australian Infrastructure Audit and the Productivity Commission’s 2014 Public Infrastructure Report. ALGA supports the notion of a more robust infrastructure pipeline being developed as part of the Australian Infrastructure Plan, including to address freight+
Posted 6 September, 2017 -
Climate change has presented a number of specific challenges that communities, government and business will need to face and address, sooner rather than later. These threats will impact infrastructure, buildings and communities, including public health. ALGA recognises and appreciates the diverse nature of climate change as an issue as well as the multi-faceted approach required+
Posted 17 August, 2017 -
ALGA welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities Inquiry into the Australian Government’s role in the development of Cities. This submission builds on an increasing awareness and widespread acknowledgement of the importance of cities and towns in building sustainable growth and fostering sustainable and productive regions+
Posted 7 August, 2017 -
ALGA welcomed the Productivity Commission’s comprehensive initial report that was released in April 2017. While ALGA agrees in principle with many of the Commission’s initial findings and overall commentary, it is not without qualification in parts. ALGA concurs with the Commission’s observation that “by its nature, the geography of our economic transition will not be+
Posted 7 August, 2017 -
ALGA notes the intention to clarify the operation of existing powers and immunities, amend references in the Telecommunications Code to reflect changes to legislation since the Code was drafted and to consider how new technologies and new types of facilities under the multi technology mix can be rolled out more efficiently and effectively. ALGA understands+
Posted 20 July, 2017 -
The National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 sets an expectation that councils will plan for compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. It also expects that councils will engage with their communities, including people with disability, to fully understand the issues that need to be addressed and work towards sustainable and appropriate outcomes for their communities. ALGA+
Posted 28 June, 2017 -
ALGA established its policy position on carbon mitigation in 2010, which is that it supports a market-based mechanism to bring down emissions. While the policy position remains unchanged, ALGA is committed to working with the government of the day to deliver effective mechanisms and bring down emissions. This submission has been developed in consultation with+
Posted 12 May, 2017 -
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 -
ALGA is pleased to present this submission to Infrastructure Australia in response to issues raised in the Australian Infrastructure Audit 2015 for consideration in the preparation of the Australian Infrastructure Plan. ALGA welcomes the general inclusion of local government in the scope of the 2015 Audit and the opportunity to provide a submission in response+
Posted 4 September, 2015 -
ALGA appreciates the opportunity to comment on the consultation draft on changes to the Low-Impact Facilities Determination (LIFD). This submission responds to the consultation draft on the proposed amendments to the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 1997 and the Telecommunications Regulations 2001, which was released for comment on 12 June 2015. Overall, ALGA supports the intention+
Posted 10 July, 2015 -
ALGA welcomes the Taxation Issues Paper as the first step in the Government’s White Paper on Taxation. While this submission from ALGA responds to calls for submissions on the Issues Paper it draws heavily on ALGA’s comprehensive submission to the Tax Review undertaken by Dr Ken Henry in 2008-09. Many of the fundamental issues highlighted+
Posted 3 June, 2015 -
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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