Australian Council of Local Government Re-Established

The Federal Government has announced the re-establishment of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG).

The ACLG will be an annual forum which will put leaders of local government and the Commonwealth in one room, allowing Ministers to directly hear about the issues impacting the local government sector.

The 2023 ACLG will be held on Friday 16 June 2023 in Canberra, following the Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA) 2023 National General Assembly of Local Government from 13-15 June.

The ACLG was first established as an annual formal meeting by then Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese in 2008, where over 1,000 participants met in Canberra for a day of productive conversations and workshops.

The Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, and member for Eden-Monaro, the Hon Kristy McBain MP said, “Bringing back the ACLG recognises the important role local governments play in delivering services to our communities, and the benefits of partnering together at all levels of government.

“This was neglected over the last decade and had a significant impact on local communities, which is why I’m so pleased that we’re delivering on our important election commitment to re-establish the ACLG.

“As a former mayor and regional councillor, I know how hard the local government sector is working for their communities. That’s why I’ll continue to stand up for them through this enhanced collaborative forum, which will bring the expertise of local government and Ministers together in one room.”

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