President's column
I am pleased to announce the launch of ALGA's 2016 Federal election plan, Local Government's Plan for an Innovative and Prosperous Australia, which seeks the support of all political parties and their candidates for local government priorities in the lead up to the election.
ALGA has, in collaboration with state and territory local government associations, developed six key priorities for local government this coming election, and has also included an estimate of the economic benefits for each of the initiatives on the national economy.
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ALGA election document launched!
ALGA has today launched its election plan ahead of the upcoming Federal election that outlines a number of proposals which, if implemented, could add an estimated $7.46 billion to national GDP and create an estimated 19,300 local jobs over three years.
The proposals in ALGA's plan, Local Government's Plan for an Innovative and Prosperous Australia, include strategies to: increase freight productivity through targeted infrastructure investment; create new jobs and economic stimulus through a community infrastructure renewal and replacement program; and improve local and regional development through a permanent doubling of the Roads to Recovery program.
Local government Minister to address delegates at NGA 2016
ALGA is pleased to confirm that the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, Minister for Major Projects, Territories and Local Government, will speak at the 2016 National General Assembly to be held in Canberra from 19 to 22 June.
The theme for this year's NGA is 'Partners in an Innovative and Prosperous Australia' and it reflects the current issues being debated nationally on innovation, growth and prosperity and positioning Australia as a dynamic 21st century economy.
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2016 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Partners in an Innovative and Prosperous Australia
The NGA Registration Brochure is now available, download your copy here.
Under the theme Partners in an Innovative and Prosperous Australia, delegates at this year's National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) will look at the many ways local government is being innovative both here and overseas. As a responsive, pragmatic and dynamic level of government, councils innovate with technology, with their resources and in practical ways within their organisations and communities.
The NGA brings our sector together providing a platform for thought provoking discussion and serious consideration of the development of policies on issues of national significance. This year, the NGA will celebrate and examine the key role of local government in helping to build the economy and sustainable communities of the future. Through the NGA, delegates will be able to learn from the ideas and experiences of other councils and gain valuable ideas for their own councils.
Local government is a pragmatic and hands-on level of government. Our focus is the provision of services, infrastructure, planning and coordination at the local level.
Register your attendance at this year's NGA here.