Daily News Location: Australia

Inner Sydney council encourages religious groups to provide affordable housing

Australia Daily News – plus don't miss our next Global Local Executive Panel on harmonious council decision-making.

Weekly Policy Roundup 7th August, 2023

This week’s policy roundup tackles the Sydney Metro, deprivation in New Zealand, and the rising number of low-income renters in Australia aged over 50.

Premier Minns questioned over City of Sydney development exemption

Australia Daily News – plus a pick of the week on tackling the challenges of FOGO collection services.

Small Queensland town faces housing crisis and demolition threat

Australia Daily News – plus a new Global Local on food and community. 

Fewer trees cut down in Queensland, conservationists call for tighter laws

Australia Daily News – plus an update on New Zealand’s Future for Local Government Review. 

Lack of Infrastructure puts pressure on families in growing suburbs

Australia Daily News – plus the LGIU Australia membership is for your whole council encourage your colleagues to sign up.

Perth councils to require councillors to declare community Facebook pages

Australia Daily News – plus a new pick of the week on moving the local government sector towards a more sustainable future.

First home owner grant on the block in Victoria

Australia Daily News – plus a new Global Local on the intersection between citizen science and local government.

Disability advocates urge Qld to move on with accessible housing rules

Australia Daily News – plus a new briefing on the economic value and impact of investment in open space.

Victoria Tourism Industry Council questions new tourist tax

Australia Daily News – plus nominate your colleagues for the 2023 Cllr Awards Global Local Cllr Showcase