Media releases: 2005

Local government rally

Rally for fair funding, fair treatment and formal recognition of local government

7 November 2005

  • 12.30pm Tuesday 8 November
  • National Convention Centre (outside Expo Hall)
  • Constitution Avenue
  • Canberra

More than 600 local government representatives from across the country will rally at 12.30pm on Tuesday November 8 at the National Convention Centre, Constitution Avenue, in Canberra.

The rally will call for fair federal funding for local government, fair treatment of councils by state and federal governments, an end to cost shifting, and formal recognition of local government in the Australian Constitution.

The rally will take place during the National General Assembly of Local Government, being held in Canberra from 7-10 November.

Contact:
Cr Paul Bell AM, ALGA President - 0418 791 596
Rohan Greenland, ALGA Public Affairs - 0412 85 9434 / 02 6122 9434

 
Page last updated: 6 November 2005