We're reminding all #councils to make a submission to Federal Parliament’s inquiry into #localgov ernment sustainability before the end of this month.

Our new user-friendly guide will help to draft your submission bit.ly/3QpaOba

#localgov

ALGA welcomes this investment in reducing the national road toll. Every level of government has a role to play to increase road safety.

Our President Councillor Linda Scott spoke about the importance of community assets at IPWEAOfficial's 2024 International Public Works Conference in Melbourne today.

She highlighted the critical role infrastructure plays in building more resilient and connected #communities .

#IPWC2024

We want the Federal Government to provide $120 million over 4 years to standardise #bins across Australia to reduce #waste to landfill.

Standardising lids would allow us to run an education campaign so people know what to put in their #bins .

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Win! As the front line in a disaster, councils, ALGA Local Government Association of Queensland have long advocated for safer, better rain gauges to better predict dangerous events in the future. Thanks Senator Murray Watt Anthony Albanese

We're calling for a new national approach to kerbside #recycling to help #councils reduce 5 MT of #waste sent to landfill each year.

We're seeking $120 million over four years to standardise kerbside bins across cities, towns and regions.

Read more 👉 insidelocalgovernment.com.au/alga-seeks-120…

The Federal Government has provided $150 million to the NSW Government to deliver 36 flood mitigation infrastructure and community resilience projects across all seven local government areas in the Northern Rivers impacted by the devastating 2022 floods.

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Have you registered for this year’s #NGA24 and Australian Council of Local Government?

Our new registration brochure with events and speaker info is available here: bit.ly/3JcmDxi

Register NOW to attend: lnkd.in/ggJ38F38

#NGA24 #localgov

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has urged the Federal Government to significantly increase disaster funding to ensure communities are protected from natural disasters. ALGA
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We want the Government to increase the Disaster Ready Fund by $250 million per year to protect #communities from natural #disasters .

This will mitigate against the impacts of floods, fires and cyclones and save billions on #recovery each year.

More👉 bit.ly/49lZOBR

🗳️ Make sure to cast your vote for the National Awards for Local Government!

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#localgovernment #awards #innovation #auspol

We're calling for the Disaster Ready Fund to be increased by at least $250 million per year to better protect Australian #communities from future natural #disasters .

Read more 👉farmonline.com.au/story/8578325/…

#localgov Councillor Linda Scott

Don't miss your chance to be a part of ALGA's Regional Forum on Tuesday 2 July, which is part of our #NGA24 .

At the forum, we'll hear from leading economist Nicki Hutley, who will analyse population trends in #regional economies.

Register NOW: bit.ly/485VxSp

#NGA24

Australia’s 537 councils welcome a new House of Reps Standing Committee inquiry into local government sustainability. ALGA research shows over the past decade local gov expenditure per capita has flatlined, while spending by other governments has continued to rise.

#Localgov it's time to cast your votes across 11
categories for the 2024 National Awards for Local Government.

Vote now: tinyurl.com/VoteNalg2024

The Federal Government is inviting local governments to provide feedback on its National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper, which looks to ensure that Australia is as prepared as possible for the increasing risks presented by climate change.

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We want the Government to increase the Housing Support Program to $750 million to empower #localgovernments to deliver the Commonwealth’s ambitious housing targets.

The extra funding should go directly to #councils for vital #infrastructure investment.

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We have partnered with GrowthAreasAlliance and CHIA to call for the Housing Support Program to be increased to $750 million.

Our President Councillor Linda Scott says the extra funds should go to #localgovernments to help improve the liveability of new #housing .

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We spoke to ALIA CEO Cathie Warburton to discuss how local #libraries are stepping up to support #communities during the cost-of-living crisis.

Read here 👉 alga.com.au/qa-with-cathie…

#localgov #councils

Our high-profile speakers for #NGA24 from 2-4 July have been confirmed.

We're excited to announce media personality Annabel Crabb will join ALGA President Councillor Linda Scott for a fireside conversation about #politics and civic engagement.

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