Publications

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)

Baker and McKenzie Climate Change Legal Liability Study reports

The Report and the Appendices have been commissioned by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) for the purpose of identifying: areas of potential risk and legal liability that State and Territory local government organizations face in relation to climate change, strategies to mitigate these risks, barriers to effective adaptation and providing an assessment of potential models or approaches to reduce or mitigate these risks.

Click here to download a copy of the report.

Best practice guide for councils when initially dealing with NBNCo reports

The National Broadband Network (NBN) is a key initiative for the Commonwealth Government and for NBN Co which is tasked to build the network. To assist in creating a platform for the delivery of high speed broadband to families and businesses throughout Australia, NBN Co is seeking assistance from local governments to expedite the rollout whilst protecting amenities.

Click here to download a free copy of the report.

Women in Politics reports

Women in Politics

2010 has been designated the Year of Women in Local Government. Although women represent just over 50 per cent of the population they are underrepresented at the local government level. Only 27.3 per cent of councils are women - a figure that has remained largely unchanged for the past 20 years. ALGA has produced a booklet to encourage greater participation of women in political life in all levels of government. The publication tells the stories of outstanding women, to inspire other women to follow in their footsteps. The Governor-General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce, AC, has lent her support by contributing the Foreword to the book. The book also includes a historical overview of women in politics, a review of what is happening across Australia at local government level and profiles of women such as Premier Kristina Keneally, the Hon Tanya Plibersek, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Councillor Rose Jackson and Indigenous Councillor Joyce Crombie.

Click here to download a free copy of the book.

 

 

State of the Regions reports

State of the Regions report 2010-11

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:

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 PDF form and return via fax to 02 6122 9401 Cost: $250.00 ($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:

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
Accessible communities
This booklet provides practical knowledge needed to provide quality services to to residents and visitors with a disability. September 1996
Accessible workplaces
Best practice resources for the employment of people with disabilities in local government. May 1997
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
Arts bibliography
Australia Council library: Local government cultural policy. May 1999
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
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
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
Developing competitive regions
Concepts and ideas for developing and sustaining regional economies. 1999
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
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
Regional environmental strategies: How to prepare and implement them
A guide for local government, regional organisations, catchment and landcare groups 1997
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

Contact

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

 
Page last updated: 3 October 2011