President's Column
Today I will convene a meeting of representatives from a number of key national peak organisations to explore opportunities for further collaboration in the interests of our constituents and the nation as a whole.
In May 2016, representatives from ALGA, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Planning Institute of Australia, Australian Logistics Council, Urban Development Institute of Australia, Property Council of Australia, National Farmer's Federation and Green Building Council of Australia launched our Joint Infrastructure Statement
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Terms of Reference released for RDA programme review
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has released the Terms of Reference for an independent review of the Regional Development Australia (RDA) programme.
The Hon Warwick L Smith AM will conduct the review.
Mr Smith will examine the RDA programme framework, as well as governance and administration of the programme to make recommendations regarding its future scope, structure and delivery model.
Anthony Albanese to address Roads Congress
Champion of "long-term nation building spending" the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development, will address the 2016 Roads Congress in just under two months' time. If you haven't yet registered your attendance, you can still do so on the event website.
Mr Albanese was instrumental in negotiations for the $800 million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, a key part of the Rudd Government's economic stimulus packages
Smart Cities Roundtables rolling out across the country
Over the coming month, the Government will be working with representatives from state, territory and local governments, technology companies and research organisations to develop the detailed design of the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program.
Roundtables around Australia will introduce the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program and encourage input on how the program can be designed to best meet local government and community needs.
Councils are encouraged to attend the roundtables
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Investment of $7.6m in Australian art and artists
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced $5.7 million investment in 177 projects to be delivered by Australia's individual artists, groups and small to medium arts organisations
Building stronger and safer communities
Local communities across Australia will share an extra $1.7 million in funding from the Government to develop community projects to build connections and help reduce violence
Applications open for Remote Airstrip Upgrade funding
Access to some of the most remote parts of Australia will soon be improved with Round Four of the Government's Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme
Northern Territory receives $2.1 million to fix Black Spots
The Government has announced $2.1 million in funding for Northern Territory roads through the national Black Spot Programme
Carbon Neutral Information Sessions: 21-27 September 2016
Some of Australia’s best-known businesses and organisations are carbon neutral certified under the Australian Government’s Carbon Neutral Program. These include five local governments
Australia's freight task to increase by 26% in 10 years
A new report by the National Transport Commission (NTC) has found that Australia's freight task will increase by 26 per cent over the next decade
New VIC road safety program to be driven by youth
A new road safety program will challenge Victorian youths to come up with a campaign to reduce the high number of young people who die on the state's roads
Disability Reform Council agrees to new national framework to support NDIS rollout
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (DRC) have made a number of important decisions to strengthen overall disability reform
Australian Citizenship Day this Saturday
Councils across Australia will join the celebrations for Australian Citizenship Day with almost 90 ceremonies to be hosted by councils and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Tourism industry continues to register strong growth
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP has released the International Visitor Survey, produced by Tourism Research Australia, for the 2015-16 financial year
Investment of $7.6m in Australian art and artists
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced $5.7 million investment in 177 projects to be delivered by Australia's individual artists, groups and small to medium arts organisations
Building stronger and safer communities
Local communities across Australia will share an extra $1.7 million in funding from the Government to develop community projects to build connections and help reduce violence
Applications open for Remote Airstrip Upgrade funding
Access to some of the most remote parts of Australia will soon be improved with Round Four of the Government's Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme
Northern Territory receives $2.1 million to fix Black Spots
The Government has announced $2.1 million in funding for Northern Territory roads through the national Black Spot Programme
Carbon Neutral Information Sessions: 21-27 September 2016
Some of Australia’s best-known businesses and organisations are carbon neutral certified under the Australian Government’s Carbon Neutral Program. These include five local governments
Australia's freight task to increase by 26% in 10 years
A new report by the National Transport Commission (NTC) has found that Australia's freight task will increase by 26 per cent over the next decade
New VIC road safety program to be driven by youth
A new road safety program will challenge Victorian youths to come up with a campaign to reduce the high number of young people who die on the state's roads
Disability Reform Council agrees to new national framework to support NDIS rollout
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (DRC) have made a number of important decisions to strengthen overall disability reform
Australian Citizenship Day this Saturday
Councils across Australia will join the celebrations for Australian Citizenship Day with almost 90 ceremonies to be hosted by councils and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Tourism industry continues to register strong growth
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP has released the International Visitor Survey, produced by Tourism Research Australia, for the 2015-16 financial year
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National Local Roads and Transport Congress 2016
Toowoomba QLD
9 - 11 November 2016
Meeting the current and future demand of Australia's transport industry is one of the most important challenges facing the nation's economy and transport infrastructure providers. Local roads underpin the freight movement and productivity of our nation. Effective road financing and appropriate asset management are critical to the successful management of our local roads.
This is reflected in the theme of this year's National Local Roads and Transport Congress 'Local Infrastructure - Developing Region'. The Congress will be held in Toowoomba from 9 - 11 November.
The Congress has always been, and continues to be, critical in providing a platform to engage with the Federal Government and Opposition on road and infrastructure policies and initiatives.
Your council's attendance at this year's Roads Congress strengthens the work that ALGA and your state and territory association is doing to secure better funding for local government roads and infrastructure. Your voices and your knowledge will show the Government the value you place on working together to deliver positive results for all our communities.
For more information or to register your attendance, please click here.