Australian Local Government Association

ALGA publishes a number of documents, many of which are available for download free of charge. The older documents are scans, in PDF format, of the original print versions. For viewers using assistive technology, such as screen readers, these scans are also available as RTF documents. (Free of charge publications listed below)

State of the Regions reports

State of the Regions reports are now available (since 2003) online only. When you a purchase a Report, you get password access to it on ALGA's website. As well viewing the Report online, you can download a PDF copy for printing (subject to license conditions). The 2002 State of the Regions report is only available on CD, with a printed summary.
To order any of the Reports:

• 2006-07: (Current edition) Order online. Cost $220
• 2005-06: Order online. Cost $165
• 2004-05: Order online. Cost $165
• 2003-04: Download order-form to fax back. Cost $165
• 2002-03: Download order-form to fax back. Cost $55

Council mailing list

The Local Government Authorities Council Database is an Excel spreadsheet containing up to date contacts for 563 Australian Councils.

Information provided includes:

• Council
• Council Contacts Details (address, phone/fax, email and website)
• Mayor or Elected Representative
• CEO/General Manager

To order please complete the form and return via fax to 02 6122 9401 Cost: $230.00 ($115.00 for local government councils only)

Native title

Local Councils need to have a good understanding of the processes involved in native title legislation. As government bodies, local councils are custodians of substantial tracts of land and carry out functions on behalf of the wider community, sometimes in areas where native title exists or may exist.

In addition to ALGA's Native Title website, the following publications, October 1999, are available for purchase.

Working with Native Title: A practical guide for local government

...Part of council's role in promoting a cohesive community encompasses the need to develop effective practice in relation to native title matters. ...
Second edition. October 1999 (343 pages)

Working out agreements

A practical guide to agreements between local government and Indigenous Australians.
Second edition. October 1999 (124 pages)

To order:

• Native Title publications: Download order-form to fax back. Cost $30 for both.

• See also: Brochure (April 2002): Working with Native Title (449 kB)

Free of charge publications

A guide to integrated local area planning

This guide explains the concept of integrated local area planning and suggests how it can be promoted by local government. July 1993

• PDF scan of original document (48.6Mb)

Accessible communities

This booklet provides practical knowledge needed to provide quality services to to residents and visitors with a disability. September 1996

• Accessible RTF document (293 kB)
• PDF scan of original document (23.6 mB)

Accessible workplaces

Best practice resources for the employment of people with disabilities in local government. May 1997

• Accessible RTF document (518 kB)
• PDF scan of original document (18 mB)

Attracting and retaining professional and skilled people in regional Australia: A practitioner's guide

The guide was published by the Standing Committee on Regional Development (SCORD) on behalf of the Regional Development Council of which ALGA is an active member. February 2004

• Accessible RTF document (830 kB)
• PDF scan of original document (408 kB)

Arts bibliography

Australia Council library: Local government cultural policy. May 1999

• Accessible RTF document (621 kB)
• PDF scan of original document (896 kB)

Bio-diversity strategy: Executive summary

The National local governemnt bio-diversity strategy has been developed to assist local goverment be a key partner in bio-diversity conservation. October 2000

• Accessible RTF document (516 kB)
• PDF scan of original document (428 kB)

Disability Discrimination Act action plans

This guide assists councils in developing and implementing action plans, and outlines the specific legislative requirements of the action plan process. 1995

• PDF scan of original document (4.6 mB)

Designing competitive places

Designing competitive places has been produced to help Australian councils face the urgent need for reform in the way urban areas are developed and managed. 1999

• Accessible RTF document (258 kB)
• PDF scan of original document (23.8 mB)

Developing competitive regions

Concepts and ideas for developing and sustaining regional economies. 1999

• PDF scan of original document (7.2 mB)

Justice and equity for all

This book contains positive and encouraging examples of what can be acheived when local government and ATSIC regional councils recognise and integrate their respective roles in local planning. May 1999

• PDF scan of original document (3.7 mB)

Local government and families in the community

This publication presents a set of national principles, and a national position statement for local government, on families in the community. May 1998

• Accessible RTF document (554 kB)
• PDF scan of original document (10.3 mB)

Regional environmental strategies: How to prepare and implement them

A guide for local government, regional organisations, catchment and landcare groups 1997

• PDF scan of original document (9.7 mB)

Towards a national regional benchmarking system

This report contributes towards a broader understanding of the benefits of regional benchmarking and what indicators may be useful in the development of a national regional benchmarking system. September 2002

• PDF scan of original document(635Kb)

Contact

Rolf Fenner
Senior Policy Adviser
Australian Local Government Association
Phone: 02 6122 9443   
Email: rolf.fenner@alga.asn.au