Tuesday, February 18, 2025

ALGA conference hailed a success

More than 1,100 local government leaders have shared ideas and innovations at the 2023 Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) in Canberra this week.

The event attracted mayors, shire presidents and councillors from across Australia to discuss how local governments can partner with the Federal Government to deliver a better future for Australian communities.

ALGA President, City of Sydney Councillor, Linda Scott has hailed this year’s event a major success.

“Meeting last week in Canberra, local governments effectively worked together to share new ideas to best support our communities, whilst speaking as one to the Prime Minister and Federal Government about how we can best partner together to achieve more for the public good,” President Scott said.

The program featured a range of speakers and issues, including how local governments were working with communities, and especially vulnerable members, to mitigate climate change, cost of living pressures and skyrocketing prices.

Local Government Minister Kristy McBain opened the ALGA conference.

“Local governments are offering much-needed cost of living relief, providing free and low-cost services such as libraries and meals on wheels, as well as open spaces, parks and playing fields,” said President Scott.

“But our local governments can do so much more with the right support and effectively partner with the Government to deliver on its key national priorities.

“For decades, local governments across the nation have been leading climate action and reducing our carbon footprints. Sustainably funded, we have a major role to play in supporting the Government to achieve its target of net zero emissions by 2050.”

A record 450 delegates also attended ALGA’s 2023 Regional Cooperation and Development Forum today, making it the largest event to date.

Click the links below to view some video highlights over the three days:

Day 1 Regional Forum – https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7074280154583203840

Day 2 morning sessions – https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7074606541437358080

Day 2 afternoon sessions – https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7074606541437358080

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