Australian Local Government Association

Our President Matt Burnett spoke to The Australian this week about the $3.5 billion Australia's 537 councils are seeking this federal election. It is formula-based, non-competitive funding programs - similar to the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, which the Coalition promised today to reinstate if elected - that provide the best results for our communities. For more information about the funding councils need to be sustainable, and provide local solutions to national challenges visit https://lnkd.in/g_djtHij #putourcommunitiesfirst WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Local Government Association of Queensland Local Government NSW Municipal Association of Victoria Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) LGA South Australia https://lnkd.in/gnpXXTJR

BREAKING NEWS: The Coalition has pledged to reinstate the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program if elected on 3 May. This $1 billion commitment would include $500 million for all councils to provide community infrastructure (meeting ALGA’s pre-election ask), as well as an additional $500 million for regional roads. ALGA President Mayor Matt Burnett said: “We are thrilled that the Coalition has recognised the value of investing in our communities and committed to bringing back the Local Roads and Community infrastructure Program at $1 billion per year if they form government.” “Reinstating the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program will support every council, and more importantly, provide tangible benefits to every Australian community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8FsYFW8 To find out more about ALGA’s federal election priorities visit https://lnkd.in/g_djtHij #putourcommunitiesfirst WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) Local Government Association of Queensland Local Government NSW Municipal Association of Victoria Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) LGA South Australia Darren Chester Bridget McKenzie The Hon. David Littleproud MP The Hon. Peter Dutton MP

Today's Coalition announcement for a proposed Regional Australia Future Fund is a great opportunity to deliver long-term funding for #regional and rural #councils. But the fund must include non-competitive, formula-based funding streams. President Matt Burnett said: “It’s fantastic to see the Coalition hear our calls for increased funding that recognises the extraordinary pressures on our regional, rural and remote councils. “This election, we are calling for $3.5 billion per year in formula-based funding to address the financial stressors on councils to meet modern community needs,” Mayor Burnett said. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7XC2Ymq We want to see a significant increase in funding for #localgovernment, including: > $1.1 billion per year for enabling infrastructure to unlock housing supply, > $500 million per year for community infrastructure, > $600 million per year for safer local roads, > $900 million per year for increased local government emergency management capability and capacity, and > $400 million per year for climate adaptation. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtxrE9pp #PutOurCommunitiesFirst #auspol #localgov

Better funding builds stronger communities. Local libraries, playgrounds, bike paths and recreational centres are vital to life in the Northern Territory - supporting healthy, connected and active communities 🏃🌿 We’re calling on the next Australian Government to #PutOurCommunitiesFirst and commit $500 million per year for local councils to upgrade and maintain the spaces that make our communities great. Visit https://lnkd.in/g_djtHij to support #bettercommunities. Australian Local Government Association #auspol #election2025 #localgov #NT #communityinfrastructure

We're calling on the next Australian Government to #PutOurCommunitiesFirst and provide a new $500 million community infrastructure annual fund for all Australian #councils. This will help to revitalise local assets, including libraries, playgrounds, bike paths, recreation centres and sporting fields. Watch a video of President Mayor Matt Burnett saying there’s an urgent need for more investment in community #infrastructure, with many ageing facilities requiring significant attention. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtxrE9pp #PutOurCommunitiesFirst #auspol #Election2025 #localgov WA Local Government Association (WALGA), Local Government NSW, Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT), LGA South Australia, Municipal Association of Victoria, Local Government Association of Queensland, Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT).

We welcome the Coalition’s promise to reinstate the 80:20 federal funding split for #road projects in #regional and #remote Australia. This funding commitment would support regional and rural roads, which are vital to connecting our #communities. Tragically, around half of all road fatalities occur on #localgovernment roads, and ALGA is calling for a $600 million per year safer roads fund – with $500 million for infrastructure improvements and $100 million for road safety programs – to enable #councils to play a more effective role in reducing road deaths. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtxrE9pp #PutOurCommunitesFirst #auspol

A fantastic new initiative from Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) on a very important issue

We're calling on the next Australian Government to #PutOurCommunitiesFirst and deliver a new five-year, $1.1 billion annual #infrastructure fund for all #councils. This will get the foundations right for the new #housing developments our communities urgently need. Watch a video of our President Mayor Matt Burnett saying we can't build new houses without local infrastructure, including roads, water and power connections. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtxrE9pp #PutOurCommunitiesFirst #auspol #Election2025 #localgov WA Local Government Association (WALGA), Local Government NSW, Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT), LGA South Australia, Municipal Association of Victoria, Local Government Association of Queensland, Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT).

We're asking the next Australian Government to 'Put Our Communities First'. This federal election #councils want to see a significant increase in funding for #localgovernment, including: > $1.1 billion per year for enabling infrastructure to unlock housing supply, > $500 million per year for community infrastructure, > $600 million per year for safer local roads, > $900 million per year for increased local government emergency management capability and capacity, and > $400 million per year for climate adaptation. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtxrE9pp #PutOurCommunitiesFirst #auspol #localgov WA Local Government Association (WALGA), Local Government NSW, Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT), LGA South Australia, Municipal Association of Victoria, Local Government Association of Queensland, Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT)

Registrations are now open for the 2025 Regional Cooperation and Development Forum on Tuesday, 24 June in #Canberra. The Regional Forum – which precedes our National General Assembly (NGA) – offers delegates from regional areas an opportunity to discuss a range of issues and challenges. This year’s forum includes sessions on the state of the regions, driving efficiency through technology, rural #mentalhealth, creating vibrant communities and safer #roads. We have assembled several high-profile speakers, including leading social commentator and demographer Bernard Salt AM Salt, National Rural Health Commissioner Adjunct Professor Jenny May and road safety expert Principal Engineer Kenn Beer. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gM2D4rmm You can also register for #NGA25 at the National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC), with a theme of ‘National Priorities Need Local Solutions’. #localgov #NGA25 #councils #regionalAustralia