Local Government
There are 565 local governing bodies across 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.
Community Infrastructure Program
On 3 February 2009, the Australian Government announced an additional $500 million to the previous $300 million Community Infrastructure Program (CIP) announced by the Prime Minister at the first meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government on 18 November 2008. For any queries please call the Information line on 1800 005 494.
Community Infrastructure Program $250 million Council Allocations
Allocations by States and Territories.
Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG)
Link to the Australian Council of Local Government website.
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.