Local Government
There are more than 700 local government shires and many more local communities scattered throughout Australia.
The Australian Government, through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by assisting local governments to manage their own futures, including providing essential services and developing effective planning initiatives.
For more details please use the following links.
Local Government & Planning Ministers' Council (LGPMC)
Link to the Local Government and Planning Ministers' Council's website.
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The Commonwealth provides financial assistance grants to local government under the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995. Details are provided in this section.
Supplementary funding to South Australian councils for local roads
Information on supplementary local roads funding for South Australian local governments.
National Awards for Local Government
Find out about the criteria for the awards, how to enter and information about the Leading Practice Seminars.
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Link to the Development Assessment Forum Homepage from this link.
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View and print publications and maps about Local Government in Australia.