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.
Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program Guidelines
On 18 November 2008, the Australian Government announced that it is making available $300 million to local government under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, to build and improve community infrastructure and boost local economies. For any queries please call the Information line on 1800 005 494.
Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program - Strategic Projects Application Form
One-off funding of $250 million in 2008-09 is being provided to local councils under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. A letter of offer regarding this one-off funding will be sent shortly to individual councils. Application Forms are not required for the one-off funding.
Under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program - Strategic Projects, up to $50 million will be available to local government in 2008-09. Councils and shires will need to meet guidelines and go through a competitive process via the Application Form in order to have projects selected for funding under the $50 million component. For any queries please call the Information line on 1800 005 494.
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.