From $2 billion for trunk infrastructure to permanent Works for Queensland funding (and so much more)—this is what happens when local councils unite. In 2024, your local government advocacy delivered real wins for Queensland communities. Swipe to see how the LGAQ and Queensland councils drove real change 👉
Local Government Association of Queensland
Government Relations Services
Newstead, Queensland 15,607 followers
We are the peak body for Queensland's 77 councils.
About us
The Local Government Association of Queensland acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live, and gives respect to Elders past and present. The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is the peak body for local government in Queensland. We are a not-for-profit association setup solely to serve the State's 77 councils and their individual needs. We have been advising, supporting and representing local councils since 1896, allowing them to improve their operations and strengthen relationships with their communities.
- Website
-
http://www.lgaq.asn.au
External link for Local Government Association of Queensland
- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Newstead, Queensland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1896
- Specialties
- Local Government and Queensland
Locations
-
Primary
25 Evelyn St
Newstead, Queensland 4006, AU
Employees at Local Government Association of Queensland
Updates
-
Our CEO, Alison Smith highlights an outstanding year of achievements for Queensland councils! From securing the $2 billion trunk infrastructure fund to championing environmental protection through the Great Artesian Basin moratorium and so much more, 2024 has demonstrated the power of local councils working together. As we celebrate these milestones, we are already looking ahead to an exciting 2025 with 109 new motions from our Annual Conference and continued advocacy for our councils and communities.
A Year of Big Wins for Local Councils As the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on what has been a huge 2024 for Queensland councils and their communities. Here are some of the standout moments: January: We kicked things off with a groundbreaking cost-shifting report that set the stage for major change. You can read it here https://bit.ly/49Oqlti March: Councils came together to secure a moratorium on carbon capture in the Great Artesian Basin—a win for our environment and communities! https://bit.ly/406ZDJq All year: We welcomed a federal inquiry into the financial sustainability of local government and have been working hard to ensure the voices of Queensland councils are heard. https://bit.ly/3ZNvfT2 October: The Vote for Local campaign delivered big promises, including a $2 billion trunk infrastructure fund, the permanent funding of Works for Queensland and key reviews to benefit councils across the state. https://bit.ly/3BUci90 And we are not stopping there! With 109 new motions from the Annual Conference and a Federal Election ahead, 2025 is set to be just as impactful. From myself and the team at Local Government Association of Queensland, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I personally cannot wait to share what’s next in 2025.🎄🎉
-
This week, we hit the "road" with the first meeting of the re-established Bruce Highway Advisory Council (BHAC) in Townsville, chaired by Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg MP. The goal? Safer roads and better connections for Queensland’s 77 councils and the communities they serve. In a state as decentralised and disaster-prone as ours, the Bruce Highway is critical for connecting people, freight, and opportunity across 1,673 kilometres from Brisbane to Cairns. The LGAQ is proud to join the Queensland Tourism Industry Council, RACQ, Queensland Trucking Association Ltd, Queensland Farmers' Federation, and Transport Workers Union as ex-officio members of BHAC. Together, we’ll advocate for: - Safer, more reliable roads for our communities - Long-term planning for future upgrades - Investment in the 'Second Bruce' Inland Freight Route - A fair return to 80:20 Federal/State road funding Fixing the Bruce is a promise to build a safer, more resilient future for Queenslanders. The LGAQ is committed to making every BHAC meeting count. Let’s get it done! #FixTheBruce
-
Councils like Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council show why Queensland is lucky to have the best councils in the country. In the season of giving councils are certainly spreading the Christmas cheer!
𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 From our family to yours, we wish you a heartfelt "Murry Christmas" surrounded by family and friends. To those spending your first Christmas without loved ones at the table, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the spirit of the season bring comfort, peace, and connection to all. Warmest wishes from all of us at Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
-
Local Government Association of Queensland reposted this
When the magic of tech can really help people... that's when I feel proud to do what I do, and getting recognition at this level is reassuring that the hard work, passion, and purpose behind it all truly matter. It reminds me why I started this journey—to make a meaningful impact and create solutions that genuinely improve lives.
Super happy to receive word we are a finalist for Best Local Government Project at iTnews Benchmark Awards for 2025! Fredy, Liz, Yosep and I worked super hard last year to quickly design and implement a solution for Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, Cook Shire Council and Douglas Shire Council that would notify Degarra residents of rising floodwaters. Degarra residents were unfortunately in a blackspot that meant they didn't hear the local evacuation siren, resulting in Kiley Hanslow needing to race across a bridge to notify them, but putting herself in danger to save the lives of others. We wanted to solve this urgently and did it in just over 12 weeks. The solution we designed used LiDAR sensors provided by LiXiA and some genius code from the team at the LGAQ Lab to automate the delivery of SMS (powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) SNS) to subscribed residents when the water reaches 50cm beneath the Bloomfield Bridge's deck. A lot of teamwork went into this beyond just us at the LGAQ Lab, from councils' efforts to co-design it, to Telstra undertaking the cellular coverage, to Simon Igloi and the team at LiXiA undertaking the install. The best part is this whole project cost 5% of the local siren's cost, and reaches all residents across the three councils with no ongoing costs - just 2 cents per send. We're super proud to be acknowledged alongside some really big local government entities, but I'm really proud of the LGAQ Lab team and how they've collaborated with councils to co-design a solution that is super inexpensive and therefore affordable for councils to benefit from long-term without any ongoing operational costs. I really love what we do for councils. #localgovernment Local Government Association of Queensland Anthony Dow
-
-
Local Government Association of Queensland reposted this
We are excited to introduce six new interns who were officially inducted into our Council yesterday! 🎉 Over the next few months, these individuals will gain hands-on experience across a variety of departments, offering a unique opportunity for them to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings, gaining valuable skills that align with their chosen career paths. At Gympie Regional Council, we are committed to fostering local talent and providing career pathways through internships, traineeships, and work experience programs, and we work closely with local schools, universities, and training providers to create meaningful opportunities for students and emerging professionals. To learn more about our programs, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gDKXRbGf 📸 Featured below are our six new interns with CEO, Robert Jennings.
-
-
𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘶𝘹𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 Queensland’s regional, rural, and remote councils are calling for 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 to keep local childcare services open. Without their intervention, many communities would have no childcare at all—impacting families, jobs, and futures. Despite their critical role, some councils missed out on the latest Community Child Care Fund round, leaving them to shoulder the cost of this essential service amid shrinking budgets and limited resources. From offering housing subsidies to paying above award rates, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳—𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 📰 Read more about why LGAQ and local leaders are urging the Federal Government for 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 https://lnkd.in/gUNPCUJK Let’s ensure every Queensland family has access to the childcare they need, no matter their postcode.
-
-
𝙔𝙚𝙨, 𝙬𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙑𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. Cr Sha-lane Gibson, winner of the Alison Woolla Memorial Award, is a powerful advocate for addressing Domestic and Family Violence in her community. Her dedication to creating a safer environment for all serves as an inspiring example of local leadership in action. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these services: DVConnect – Womensline 1800 811 811 DVConnect – Mensline 1800 600 636 1800RESPECT Australia – 1800 737 732 13YARN – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 13 92 76
-
As we move into summer, disaster season comes knocking, which is why the focus on betterment has never been more important. QRA’s collaboration with Queensland councils like Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw demonstrates the power of partnerships in building stronger, more resilient communities across Queensland. These efforts are critical as we prepare for the challenges the season may bring. #Betterment #StrongerCommunities #DisasterRecovery
Effective relationships with Queensland’s 77 local councils are a vital part of QRA’s work 🤲 Our CEO, Jake Ellwood, this week visited Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Councils for a valuable firsthand look at reconstruction works and an insight into the issues facing these remote communities. There is no better way to gain understanding of challenges and opportunities than being on the ground, and we're grateful for the welcome given, and the chance to talk through projects and discuss ways we can work better together when it comes to disaster recovery and withstanding severe weather. Visits like these illustrate QRA’s commitment to building stronger, safer and more resilient Queensland communities. Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council edward natera #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement
-