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  • Disagreement is part of democracy, but abuse and violence have no place in it
    31st October 2026
    • Opinion Editorial
    Last week, Australians watched in disbelief as independent federal MP Dr Helen Haines was critically injured in an alleged attack outside her electorate office. Our thoughts are with Helen, her family, her staff and the community she has served.The

  • LGAT Procurement Newsletter October 2026
    26th October 2026
    • News
    The October  edition of the LGAT Procurement Newsletter is now available, packed with updates, insights and resources to support procurement professionals across local government.Featured articles include:Nation-leading research into the strengths,

  • LGAT News October 2026
    13th October 2026
    • News
    You can read the President's Report here.The October edition of LGAT News is out now. This month we cover:Our advocacy work for fairer local government fundingNewly released infrastructure resources for councils and developersClimate decision-making

  • President's Report - October 2026
    13th October 2026
    • News

  • Future Populations Network: Building Population Capability Across Tasmania
    13th October 2026
    • News
    • Resources
    As the Network enters its next phase, we invite councils, officers, leaders, and stakeholders to join and stay connected. Members receive invitations to regular online meetings featuring the latest population data releases, discussion of emerging

  • Launch of the Tasmanian Infrastructure Design Guidelines
    8th October 2026
    • News
    • Resources
    The Tasmanian Development Manual offers a consolidated guide to the development process, covering planning approvals through to design and construction requirements, supported by flowcharts, procedures and practical guidance. The Infrastructure

  • LGAT calls for housing reform that tackles the real barriers to delivery
    2nd October 2026
    • Submission
    This week, we lodged our submission to the Productivity Commission's Interim Report on Housing Supply Regulation, urging a greater focus on the factors that are genuinely limiting housing delivery.Housing supply depends on much more than the speed

  • Climate resilience can’t be left to councils alone
    23rd September 2026
    • Opinion Editorial
    Tasmania is known for its remarkable natural environment and strong, close-knit communities. But those strengths cannot be taken for granted. Climate change is no longer a distant risk it is a present challenge that requires serious leadership,

  • Tasmanian councils make the case for farier funding at federal inquiry
    14th September 2026
    • News
    Earlier this month, LGAT President Mick Tucker and LGAT CEO Dion Lester presented to the House of Representatives Standing Committee Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Fiscal Sustainability. The Committee was interrupted by the Federal

  • LGAT News August 2026
    27th August 2026
    • News
    You can read the President's Report here.The August edition of LGAT News is out now. This month we cover:The winners of our Awards for Excellence and Service AwardsEverything that happened at our Annual ConferenceWelcoming a new member to our

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