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Media Releases 2019
MR - 2019 Council Cost Index Released
Media Releases 2018
MR - Local Government Election Advertising - August 2018
MR - Thank You for a Successful 2018 LGAT Annual Conference - July 2018
MR - Review of the Local Government Act - June 2018
MR - Tasmanian Planning Commission recommendations on visitor accomodation don't go far enough - 07/06/2018
MR - Free Candidate Information Sessions - May 2018
MR - Pre-election Free Information Sessions 2018 - 18/05/2018
MR-Council Cost Index 11.4.2018
MR-LGAT CEO Contract Renewed 9.4.2018
MR-ALGWA LGAT WomenCan Campaign Launch 8.3.2018
MR: Liberal takeover of TasWater is nothing more than a cynical con.
MR: Tasmanian Peak Bodies Share Joint Vision
MR: Local Government Election Priorities Require Strong Partnership
MR: ALGWA Tas and LGAT join to support women elected to Local Government
Media Releases 2017
MR: Auditor-General's report shows continuous improvement in Local Government- 28.11.17
MR: LGAT calls on the State Government not to make TasWater an election issue - 23.11.17
MR: Free Information Session for Potential Candidates Glenorchy Council Elections 23.11.17
MR: Local Government Welcomes State Government Regulation of Waste Tyres - 23.11.17
MR: Councils' use of credit cards is appropriate and efficient - 21.11.17
Media Release: LGAT has faith in Upper House not to be distracted by Government's last minute pressure- 20.11.17
MR: Select Committee Correct - Taswater 17.11.17
MR Taswater debate must end 16.11.17
Auditor-General says TasWater delivering on reform objectives 15.11.17
LGAT President stepping down 18.10.17
TasWater Select Committee Timeframes set to limit input - 19.8.17
Misunderstanding or Misinformation on Trade Waste? - 15.8.17
LGAT Focused on Bigger TasWater Picture - 7.8.17
Latrobe Mayor Recognised with Meritorious Service Award - 27.7.17
2017 Local Government Awards for Excellence Winners Announced - 28.7.17
Devonport General Manager Honoured with Life Membership - 27.7.17
Work With Us Call from Local Government - 26.7.17
Developing Better Communities the Focus of 105th LGAT Annual Conference - 25.7.17
A Healthy Tamar is Far Bigger than Water and Sewerage Infrastructure - 24.7.17
Local Government Remains Opposed to the Takeover of TasWater - 24.7.17
Appalling Politics Delays Investment in Water and Sewerage Infrastructure - 21.7.17
New LGAT Board Elected - 13 July 2017
Local Government Welcomes Cat Management Plan - 29.6.17
Developing Better Communities - the Focus of 105th Local Government Conference - 20.6.17
National State of the Regions Report Launched - 19.6.17
Treasurer Challenged to Release Legal Advice
Serious Legal Doubts on Governments Proposed Takeover of TasWater
Expansion of the Economic Stimulus Loans Package Welcomed - 25.5.17
Call for Nominations for Award to Recognise the Contributions of Councillors and Aldermen - 18.5.17
Local Government Votes Overwhelmingly to Oppose State Government Takeover of TasWater - 11.5.17
Tasmanian Councils Welcome Budget Announcement to Restore Indexation to Financial Assistance Grants - 10.5.17
Special Meeting to Determine a Position on TasWater Takeover - 10.5.17
Government water grab ill-considered against consumers' best interests - 3.5.17
West Tamar and George Town Councils Exploring the Opportunity of a 'Tamar Valley Council' - 6.4.17
Election Stunt Exposed – Clean Water in Sight
Councils now to Consider ALP Policy on TasWater - 8.3.17
Councils to Carefully Consider State Government Ownership Model for TasWater - 7.3.17
LGAT Seeking More Information on TasWater Proposal - 27.2.17
Councils Considering Treasurer’s Advice - 24.2.17
State Government Continues to Peddle Half Truths and Misleading Information - 23.2.17
Local Government Welcomes Public Release of the State Planning Provisions - 22.2.17
Disappointing Process by Treasurer - 20.2.17
Media Releases 2016
LGAT President has New National Role - 10.11.16
Councils to Shoulder the Full Burden of Water and Sewerage Reform - 23.8.16
Farewell Mayor Deirdre Flint - 17.8.16
2016 Local Government Awards for Excellence Winners Announced - 22.7.16
Devonport Mayor Recognised with Meritorious Service Award - 21.7.16
Stalwarts Honoured for Service to Local Government - 21.7.16
Local Government Already Responding to Minister’s Concerns - 21.7.16
Councils Work to Ensure Fair and Equitable Rating - 19.7.16
Councils Welcome Disaster Declaration - 9.6.16
State Funds for Planning Welcomed - 26.5.16
2016 Meritorious Service Award - 9.5.16
Local Government a Key Partner in Driving Economic Prosperity - 3.5.16
State Roads Audit Highlights Important Role of Local Government in Managing the State's Road Network - 21.3.16
Council Cost Index Released - 18.3.16
Local Government a Key Partner in Preventative Health - 17.3.16
Media Releases 2015
Auditor-General Declares All Tasmanian Councils Financially Sustainable - 19.11.15
Tasmanian Councils Unite in Support of Paris - 16.11.15
Formalising Collaboration between Local Government Peak Bodies - 15.10.15
New President for Local Government Association - 8.9.15
Legislative Council Support Encouraged for Proposed Code of Conduct Amendments - 25.8.15
Local Government Honours One of Its Own - 23.7.15
2015 Local Government Awards for Excellence Winners - 23.7.15
BIG Thinking the Focus as Local Government Meets to Plan for the Future - 23.6.15
Community Satisfaction with Local Government Remains High - 22.7.15
LGAT Board Elected - 9.7.15
Additional Roads to Recovery Funding Welcomed - 29.6.15
BIG Thinking the Focus as Local Government Meets to Plan for the Future - 23.6.15
New CEO for LGAT - 15.6.15
Vale Mayor Barry Jarvis - 4.6.15
Association CEO Moving On - 4.3.15
Media Releases 2014
A Focus on Performance - 21.11.14
New Era for Local Government in Tasmania - 30.10.14
New President Elect for Local Government Association - 22.10.14
Award Modernisation Finalised for Local Government in Tasmania - 19.9.14
Tasmanian Local Government Focus on Building Stronger Councils and Communities - 17.6.14
Call for Nominations for Award to Recognise the Contributions of Councillors and Aldermen - 1.4.14
Leave Local Government out of State Government Election - 21.1.14
Media Releases 2013
Local Government could benefit from a Container Deposit Scheme - 16.12.13
A Heartfelt Thank You - 16.10.13
Headworks Charges - a necessary impost - 10.10.13
Three Tasmanian Councils Recognised in 2013 Local Government Awards for Excellence - 26.7.13
Sustainability at the Heart of a Thriving Economy - 25.7.13
Passionate Mayor Recognised with Life Members Award - 25.7.13
Satisfaction with Local Government Remains Constant - 24.7.13
Local Government 101 - 24.6.13
Tasmanians for Reform have got it wrong again - 18.6.13
MR - Tasmania Leads the Nation in Processing Planning Applications - 27.5.13
Bipartisan Support Needed to Ensure Referendum Success - 14.5.13
Vote Yes for Local Government - 9.5.13
Call for Nominations for Award to Recognise the Contributions of Councillors and Aldermen - 15.4.13
Media Releases 2012
MR - No Council Black Holes
MR - No Increase in Council Numbers
MR - Forced amalgamations only benefit vested interests to detriment of ratepayers - LGAT
MR - Tasmanians for Reform Miss the Mark Again - 7.6.12
Milestone Reached by Local Government - 5.6.12
Working for Communities - 2.5.12
Water and Sewerage Governance Kicks off - 11.4.12
LGAT Welcomes COAG Reform Council Report into Cities - 2.4.12
Property Council Naivety Once Again on Display - 23.3.12
Planning System Not Broken - 16.3.12
Reform Already Happening - 6.3.12
Improving Local Government Asset Management Planning - 20.2.12
Media Releases 2011
Constant Criticism of Councils is Counterproductive - 9.11.11
Single Water and Sewerage Corporation Under Investigation - 22.9.11
Association Welcomes Onstream Restructure - 7.9.11
Councillor Recognised for Dedication to the Derwent Valley Community - 22.7.11
Three Tasmanian Councils Recognised in 2011 Local Government Awards for Excellence - 22.7.11
Northern Midlands Rich History Recognised with Council History Award - 22.7.11
Tasmanian Councils told they have Vital Role in the States Future - 21.7.11
Will the Census Centenary Reveal a Tasmanian Man Drought - 21.7.11
Victoria Shares Lessons Learned from Black Saturday with Tasmanian Councils - 21.7.11
2011 Local Government Conference - 21.6.11
State Budget 2011
Hands off Our Corporations - 15.6.11
Free Pre-election Information Seminars - 1.6.11
New Award to Recognise Exceptional Service to Tasmanian Local Government - 18.5.11
Future Water and Sewerage Pricing Discussed at Forum - 16.5.11
Media Releases 2010
Accusations of Planning Approval Delays Unfounded - 7.12.10
Local Government Supports Brighton Bypass - 19.11.10
Constitutional Recognition - 5.10.10
Hands Off Water and Sewerage
Local Government Welcomes Investment - 29.6.10
Sustainability of Councils - 10.6.10
Conference Preview Release - 27.4.10
Association Welcomes New Minister - 21.4.10
Council Cost Index 08 April 2010
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