Policy
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has released a statement responding to the Federal Government’s suggestion that major...
Packaging reforms to boost council recycling sector
Kody Cook News, Planning, Policy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0The Federal Government has announced that it will be establishing new regulations and standards for packaging and package design,...
NSW Gov tightens short-term rental regulations
Yasmin Isaacs Council In Focus, News, NSW, Policy, Urban Development 0The New South Wales Government is tightening its cap on non-hosted short-term rental accommodation (STRA), following a planning proposal...
Construction industry leaders call for better land use planning
Kody Cook Civil Construction, Council, Disaster Management, Events, News, Planning, Policy, Spotlight 0At the inaugural National Industry Roundtable: Land Use Planning and Resilience, held on 27 July, organisations representing planners, builders...
Council sustainability alliance awaits policy response 1 year on
Kody Cook Council, News, Planning, Policy, Sustainability, Urban Development, VIC 0The Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment’s (CASBE) 24 member councils state that the group lodged an innovative...
Councillor conduct: reviewing the good, the bad, and the ugly
Holly Tancredi Council, Features, People, Policy, Safety & Training 0By Holly Tancredi, Contributing Editor Every job has its challenges, but every worker has the right to a safe,...
Singleton reveals net zero targets
Kody Cook Council, News, NSW, Planning, Policy, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0Singleton Council has revealed new emissions reduction targets as part of its Singleton Emissions Reduction Action Plan (ERAP), showcasing...
Councils call for dog attack law reforms
Kody Cook Community Services, Council, Policy, QLD, Safety 0The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has welcomed the State Government’s launch of a public consultation paper on...