Australian Council of Local Government

The Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) has been established to engage local government directly with the Australian Government. It will provide a forum for the Australian Government and local government to consider policies and initiatives in areas of mutual interest and will promote collaboration between the Australian Government and local government, as well as between local governments themselves.

http://www.aclg.gov.au/

Constitutional recognition of local government

The Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government was established to consult with the community on whether Australia’s Constitution should be changed to include local government.

http://www.localgovrecognition.gov.au/

Local government

The Australian Government contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the well-being of all Australians by assisting local governments to manage their own futures, including providing essential services and developing effective planning initiatives.

http://www.regional.gov.au/local/index.aspx

Local government [NSW]

New South Wales government site providing links to local government information.

http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/dlg_index.asp

Local government [NT]

Northern Territory government site providing links to local government information.

http://www.localgovernment.nt.gov.au/

Local government [Qld]

Queensland government page providing links to local government information.

http://www.dlg.qld.gov.au/local-government/index.php

Local government [SA]

The Local Government Association of South Australia provides leadership to councils and representation to the state and federal governments and other key stakeholders.

http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm

Local government [Tas]

Tasmanian government page for Local Government Division. Includes contact information for the division.

http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/lgd

Local government [Vic]

Victorian government page providing links to local government information.

http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/

Local government [WA]

Western Australian government site providing links to local government information.

http://www.dlg.wa.gov.au/Content/LG/Default.aspx

Local Government and Planning Ministers' Council

The LGPMC aims to enhance the effectiveness of local government and planning in Australia and New Zealand. It leads debate in decision making on key strategic policy matters for Local Government and planning that can be addressed at the national level.

http://www.lgpmcouncil.gov.au/

Norfolk Island Government information

Homepage for the Norfolk Island Government and information about Norfolk Island.

http://www.info.gov.nf/

Shire of Christmas Island

Provides links to local government information for the Shire of Christmas Island.

http://www.christmas.shire.gov.cx/

Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands site providing links to local government information.

http://www.shire.cc/