Australian Local Government Association

Media releases: 2009

Praise for Roxon's smart move on chronic disease prevention

11 December 2009

The Heart Foundation, National Stroke Foundation and the Australian Local Government Association have today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, to work with local government and health groups to deliver the $72m Healthy Communities program to help combat the rise of chronic disease in areas with high rates of obesity and social disadvantage.

Local government joins climate change talks in Copenhagen

07 December 2009

The president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Geoff Lake, will fly to Copenhagen later today at the conclusion of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting to join the official Australian delegation to COP 15.

Roads Congress calls for whole of government national transport vision

11 November 2009

Almost 300 delegates at the Australian Local Government Association's 2009 National Local Roads and Transport Congress meeting in Mackay have called for a detailed intergovernmental national strategic transport vision to respond to population projections of 35 million by 2049 and a doubling of freight volume by 2020.

National Local Roads and Transport Congress

08 November 2009

National Local Roads and Transport Congress, Sunday, 8 November - Tuesday, 10 November 2009, Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre

Local roads should be included in any road and transport tax reform

18 August 2009

The President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Geoff Lake, has signalled that local government wants to be closely involved in any future move to introduce user charges for travel on Australian roads.

MINISTER LAUNCHES LANDMARK PLANNING INITIATIVE

12 August 2009

Planning that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport ahead of motor cars is the centrepiece of Healthy Spaces and Places, a major national initiative, unveiled today at the annual Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) Summit at Parliament House Canberra.

State of the Regions update report urges more action on climate change

10 July 2009

If the Federal Government considers further fiscal stimulus measures are needed, much of this should be directed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions if Australia is to remain economically competitive, according to a supplementary report prepared for the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) by National Economics.

$245 million infrastructure bonus for communities

25 June 2009

The president of the Australian Local Government Association, Cr Geoff Lake, has welcomed today's surprise announcement by the Prime Minister to allocate a further $245 million to local government for community infrastructure and sector reform initiatives.

Local councils and PM meet today

25 June 2009

Mayors and Shire Presidents from Australia's 565 councils will today meet with the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and other Members of Parliament as part of the second meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG).

National General Assembly of Local Government

21 June 2009

Almost 700 local government delegates from across Australia will converge on Canberra today for the start of the National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) which begins tonight. Over the following three days, more than 140 motions will be debated on climate change, infrastructure and finance, to set a bold new national agenda for local government.

Councils getting on with the job of delivering key stimulus projects

01 June 2009

More than 3,300 projects across Australia are currently being rolled out by Australia's 562 councils under the $800 million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, a key part of the Rudd Government's economic stimulus packages.

ALGA applauds removal of legacy waste from CPRS

14 May 2009

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the Government's response to council concerns regarding waste emissions and the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

Local government funding weathers tough Budget

12 May 2009

The Australian Local Government Association has praised the Federal Government's funding commitment to local roads through Roads to Recovery and its renewal of funding for disaster mitigation in the 2009-10 Budget.

Local government to play key part in COAG reforms

30 April 2009

The President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Geoff Lake, said he was pleased that agreement had been reached at today's meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) for local government to play a key role in reviewing Australia's emergency management arrangements and in future planning for Australia's major cities.

Local Government calls for CPRS changes

15 April 2009

In its submission on the draft Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) legislation, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has urged the Rudd Government to make changes to the treatment of waste under the proposed CPRS.

Local government welcomes NBN expansion

07 April 2009

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the Rudd Government's announcement that it will build a significantly expanded National Broadband Network (NBN).

Local government welcomes High Court decision, urgent need for constitutional reform

03 April 2009

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed today's decision by the full bench of the High Court to reject academic Bryan Pape's constitutional challenge to the Federal Government's planned stimulus package payments.

Local government gains full membership of Housing Ministers' Conference

27 March 2009

The President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Geoff Lake, today welcomed a decision by the Housing Ministers' Conference for ALGA to be elevated to full membership of the peak ministerial council body.

Councils facing $6 billion black hole

20 March 2009

The President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Geoff Lake, has warned that a legal challenge to payments under the Federal Government's Stimulus Package could have a huge impact on councils across the nation and bankrupt local communities.

ALGA President Promotes Community Harmony

11 March 2009

The President of the Australian Local Government Association, Cr Geoff Lake, is calling on councils across Australia to support Harmony Day on 21 March 2009.

APPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS WORTH MORE THAN $1 BILLION TO CLOSE TOMORROW

05 March 2009

The President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Geoff Lake, today urged councils to ensure they met the deadline of 4.00pm AESDT on Friday 6 March for submitting applications for community infrastructure projects under the Rudd Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program - Strategic Projects.

Local Government President Calls for Road Reform

05 March 2009

The President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Geoff Lake, today called for reform to Australia's road funding arrangements to ensure that local roads receive the necessary funding needed to keep pace with the needs of freight transport across the country.

Councils and architects collaborate on stimulus package infrastructure projects

25 February 2009

Architects are offering their services on an initial pro bono basis to local councils for projects worth more than $1 billion under a partnership between the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and the Australian Institute of Architects (The Institute).

Senate delivers infrastructure funding for councils

13 February 2009

Australian Local Government Association President, Cr Geoff Lake, today welcomed the passing by the Senate of the local government components of the Rudd Government's fiscal stimulus package.

Victorian bushfires - local government role praised

09 February 2009

The President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Geoff Lake, today praised the efforts of local councils for the role they are playing in the response to the Victorian bushfire disaster.

Local government pledges to play its part

05 February 2009

ALGA President Cr Geoff Lake attended the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting this morning to discuss the role that the states, territories and local government will play in the delivery of the Rudd Government's $42 billion fiscal stimulus package.

Local Government Welcomes Stimulus Package

03 February 2009

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has applauded the key role the Federal Government has identified for local government in its timely $42 billion stimulus package announced today.