President's column
The nation's environment ministers will meet today at Parliament House in Canberra to review the proposed updated National Waste Policy and discuss other national environmental issues.
I'm looking forward to attending in my official capacity as ALGA President and ensuring the issues important to our sector get some traction at this influential forum.
In particular, it's essential that, as governments, we can drive demand for products that support a circular economy
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Regional telecommunications report tabled
Minister for Regional Services, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has tabled the report of the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review, which makes a series of recommendations to improve telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote Australia.
The report 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review: Getting it right out there puts forward 10 recommendations to: improve access to telecommunications infrastructure, ensure modern and appropriate consumer protections and promote digital inclusion.
Commonwealth pledge to boost firefighting capabilities & community preparedness
The Federal Government has pledged to invest $26 million to boost aerial firefighting capabilities across Australia, support a new national fire rating program and extend funding for a community alert system.
The funding will help support Australians confronting the challenges of natural hazards and reduce the impact they have on communities and the economy.
ALGA federal election advocacy focus: Support local government's current work in addressing affordable housing and homelessness issues
The lack of affordable rental properties and affordable home ownership is causing significant social and economic impacts in Australia's cities and regions.
Homelessness and housing stress can profoundly affect the mental and physical health of individuals and families, as well as impact on their education and employment opportunities and their ability to participate fully in the community.
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Drought communication pack for local councils
There's a great deal of support available to people in drought-affected regions, but it can be hard to stay across all of the assistance that is on offer
Federal funding to continue the work of 1800 RESPECT
The flagship national domestic and family violence and sexual assault counselling, information and support service, 1800RESPECT, will receive $10.9 million in additional Australian Government funding
Report on PFAS management delivered
The Chair of the PFAS Sub-Committee of the Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, Mr Andrew Laming MP, has tabled the report on the
Smart parking that encourages inclusion
The EU is funding smart-parking projects for disabled people to ensure this group also benefits from digitalisation.
Recommendation to include local government in National Obesity Taskforce
The Senate Select Committee into the Obesity Epidemic in Australia this week released its final report, highlighting the already significant health and economic impacts
Life expectancy lowest in remote and very remote areas
The life expectancy at birth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in 2015-2017 was 71.6 years for men and 75.6 years for women
Drought communication pack for local councils
There's a great deal of support available to people in drought-affected regions, but it can be hard to stay across all of the assistance that is on offer
Federal funding to continue the work of 1800 RESPECT
The flagship national domestic and family violence and sexual assault counselling, information and support service, 1800RESPECT, will receive $10.9 million in additional Australian Government funding
Report on PFAS management delivered
The Chair of the PFAS Sub-Committee of the Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, Mr Andrew Laming MP, has tabled the report on the
Smart parking that encourages inclusion
The EU is funding smart-parking projects for disabled people to ensure this group also benefits from digitalisation.
Recommendation to include local government in National Obesity Taskforce
The Senate Select Committee into the Obesity Epidemic in Australia this week released its final report, highlighting the already significant health and economic impacts
Life expectancy lowest in remote and very remote areas
The life expectancy at birth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in 2015-2017 was 71.6 years for men and 75.6 years for women
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