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pdf MR: Short Stay Accommodation Tasmania
pdf MR - The Real Facts About Recycling In Tasmania
pdf MR - LGAT Annual Conference - Thank You 08/07/2019
pdf MR - LG Awards for Excellence 05/07/2019
pdf MR - LG Life Membership Awards 04/07/2019
pdf MR - LGAT Annual Conference 04/07/2019
pdf MR - Climate Change Motion 03/07/2019
pdf MR - LGAT Thanks outgoing President 03/07/2019
pdf MR - LGAT AGM and General Meeting 03/07/2019
pdf MR - New LG Minister 01072019
pdf MR - State Waste Action Plan - Final
pdf MR - GMC Elections 2019
pdf MR - Container Refund Scheme 2019
pdf MR - State Buget
 

Media releases 2018

pdf MR - Local Government Election Advertising - August 2018
pdf MR - Thank You for a Successful 2018 LGAT Annual Conference - July 2018
pdf MR - Review of the Local Government Act - June 2018
pdf MR - Tasmanian Planning Commission recommendations on visitor accomodation don't go far enough - 07/06/2018
pdf MR - Free Candidate Information Sessions - May 2018
pdf MR - Pre-election Free Information Sessions 2018 - 18/05/2018
pdf MR-LGAT CEO Contract Renewed 9.4.2018
pdf MR-ALGWA LGAT WomenCan Campaign Launch 8.3.2018
pdf MR: Liberal takeover of TasWater is nothing more than a cynical con.
pdf MR: Tasmanian Peak Bodies Share Joint Vision
pdf MR: Local Government Election Priorities Require Strong Partnership
pdf MR: ALGWA Tas and LGAT join to support women elected to Local Government

Media releases 2017

pdf MR: Auditor-General's report shows continuous improvement in Local Government- 28.11.17
pdf MR: LGAT calls on the State Government not to make TasWater an election issue - 23.11.17
pdf MR: Free Information Session for Potential Candidates Glenorchy Council Elections 23.11.17
pdf MR: Local Government Welcomes State Government Regulation of Waste Tyres - 23.11.17
pdf MR: Councils' use of credit cards is appropriate and efficient - 21.11.17
pdf Media Release: LGAT has faith in Upper House not to be distracted by Government's last minute pressure- 20.11.17
pdf MR: Select Committee Correct - Taswater 17.11.17
pdf MR Taswater debate must end 16.11.17
pdf Auditor-General says TasWater delivering on reform objectives 15.11.17
pdf LGAT President stepping down 18.10.17
pdf TasWater Select Committee Timeframes set to limit input - 19.8.17
pdf Misunderstanding or Misinformation on Trade Waste? - 15.8.17
pdf LGAT Focused on Bigger TasWater Picture - 7.8.17
pdf Latrobe Mayor Recognised with Meritorious Service Award - 27.7.17
pdf 2017 Local Government Awards for Excellence Winners Announced - 28.7.17
pdf Devonport General Manager Honoured with Life Membership - 27.7.17
pdf Work With Us Call from Local Government - 26.7.17
pdf Developing Better Communities the Focus of 105th LGAT Annual Conference - 25.7.17
pdf A Healthy Tamar is Far Bigger than Water and Sewerage Infrastructure - 24.7.17
pdf Local Government Remains Opposed to the Takeover of TasWater - 24.7.17
pdf Appalling Politics Delays Investment in Water and Sewerage Infrastructure - 21.7.17
pdf New LGAT Board Elected - 13 July 2017
pdf Local Government Welcomes Cat Management Plan - 29.6.17
pdf Developing Better Communities - the Focus of 105th Local Government Conference - 20.6.17
pdf National State of the Regions Report Launched - 19.6.17
pdf Treasurer Challenged to Release Legal Advice
pdf Serious Legal Doubts on Governments Proposed Takeover of TasWater
pdf Expansion of the Economic Stimulus Loans Package Welcomed - 25.5.17
pdf Call for Nominations for Award to Recognise the Contributions of Councillors and Aldermen - 18.5.17
pdf Local Government Votes Overwhelmingly to Oppose State Government Takeover of TasWater - 11.5.17
pdf Tasmanian Councils Welcome Budget Announcement to Restore Indexation to Financial Assistance Grants - 10.5.17
pdf Special Meeting to Determine a Position on TasWater Takeover - 10.5.17
pdf Government water grab ill-considered against consumers' best interests - 3.5.17
pdf West Tamar and George Town Councils Exploring the Opportunity of a 'Tamar Valley Council' - 6.4.17
pdf Election Stunt Exposed – Clean Water in Sight
pdf Councils now to Consider ALP Policy on TasWater - 8.3.17
pdf Councils to Carefully Consider State Government Ownership Model for TasWater - 7.3.17
pdf LGAT Seeking More Information on TasWater Proposal - 27.2.17
pdf Councils Considering Treasurer’s Advice - 24.2.17
pdf State Government Continues to Peddle Half Truths and Misleading Information - 23.2.17
pdf Local Government Welcomes Public Release of the State Planning Provisions - 22.2.17
pdf Disappointing Process by Treasurer - 20.2.17

Media releases 2016

pdf LGAT President has New National Role - 10.11.16
pdf Councils to Shoulder the Full Burden of Water and Sewerage Reform - 23.8.16
pdf Farewell Mayor Deirdre Flint - 17.8.16
pdf 2016 Local Government Awards for Excellence Winners Announced - 22.7.16
pdf Devonport Mayor Recognised with Meritorious Service Award - 21.7.16
pdf Stalwarts Honoured for Service to Local Government - 21.7.16
pdf Local Government Already Responding to Minister’s Concerns - 21.7.16
pdf Councils Work to Ensure Fair and Equitable Rating - 19.7.16
pdf Councils Welcome Disaster Declaration - 9.6.16
pdf State Funds for Planning Welcomed - 26.5.16
pdf 2016 Meritorious Service Award - 9.5.16
pdf Local Government a Key Partner in Driving Economic Prosperity - 3.5.16
pdf State Roads Audit Highlights Important Role of Local Government in Managing the State's Road Network - 21.3.16
pdf Local Government a Key Partner in Preventative Health - 17.3.16

Media releases 2015

pdf Auditor-General Declares All Tasmanian Councils Financially Sustainable - 19.11.15
pdf Tasmanian Councils Unite in Support of Paris - 16.11.15
pdf Formalising Collaboration between Local Government Peak Bodies - 15.10.15
pdf New President for Local Government Association - 8.9.15
pdf Legislative Council Support Encouraged for Proposed Code of Conduct Amendments - 25.8.15
pdf Local Government Honours One of Its Own - 23.7.15
pdf 2015 Local Government Awards for Excellence Winners - 23.7.15
pdf BIG Thinking the Focus as Local Government Meets to Plan for the Future - 23.6.15
pdf Community Satisfaction with Local Government Remains High - 22.7.15
pdf LGAT Board Elected - 9.7.15
pdf Additional Roads to Recovery Funding Welcomed - 29.6.15
pdf BIG Thinking the Focus as Local Government Meets to Plan for the Future - 23.6.15
pdf New CEO for LGAT - 15.6.15
pdf Vale Mayor Barry Jarvis - 4.6.15
pdf Association CEO Moving On - 4.3.15

Media releases 2014

pdf A Focus on Performance - 21.11.14
pdf New Era for Local Government in Tasmania - 30.10.14
pdf New President Elect for Local Government Association - 22.10.14
pdf Award Modernisation Finalised for Local Government in Tasmania - 19.9.14
pdf Tasmanian Local Government Focus on Building Stronger Councils and Communities - 17.6.14
pdf Call for Nominations for Award to Recognise the Contributions of Councillors and Aldermen - 1.4.14
pdf Leave Local Government out of State Government Election - 21.1.14

Media releases 2013

pdf Local Government could benefit from a Container Deposit Scheme - 16.12.13
pdf A Heartfelt Thank You - 16.10.13
pdf Headworks Charges - a necessary impost - 10.10.13
pdf Three Tasmanian Councils Recognised in 2013 Local Government Awards for Excellence - 26.7.13
pdf Sustainability at the Heart of a Thriving Economy - 25.7.13
pdf Passionate Mayor Recognised with Life Members Award - 25.7.13
pdf Satisfaction with Local Government Remains Constant - 24.7.13
pdf Local Government 101 - 24.6.13
pdf Tasmanians for Reform have got it wrong again - 18.6.13
pdf MR - Tasmania Leads the Nation in Processing Planning Applications - 27.5.13
pdf Bipartisan Support Needed to Ensure Referendum Success - 14.5.13
pdf Vote Yes for Local Government - 9.5.13
pdf Call for Nominations for Award to Recognise the Contributions of Councillors and Aldermen - 15.4.13

Media releases 2012

pdf MR - No Council Black Holes
pdf MR - No Increase in Council Numbers
pdf MR - Forced amalgamations only benefit vested interests to detriment of ratepayers - LGAT
pdf MR - Tasmanians for Reform Miss the Mark Again - 7.6.12
pdf Milestone Reached by Local Government - 5.6.12
pdf Working for Communities - 2.5.12
pdf Water and Sewerage Governance Kicks off - 11.4.12
pdf LGAT Welcomes COAG Reform Council Report into Cities - 2.4.12
pdf Property Council Naivety Once Again on Display - 23.3.12
pdf Planning System Not Broken - 16.3.12
pdf Reform Already Happening - 6.3.12
pdf Improving Local Government Asset Management Planning - 20.2.12

Media releases 2011

pdf Constant Criticism of Councils is Counterproductive - 9.11.11
pdf Single Water and Sewerage Corporation Under Investigation - 22.9.11
pdf Association Welcomes Onstream Restructure - 7.9.11
pdf Councillor Recognised for Dedication to the Derwent Valley Community - 22.7.11
pdf Three Tasmanian Councils Recognised in 2011 Local Government Awards for Excellence - 22.7.11
pdf Northern Midlands Rich History Recognised with Council History Award - 22.7.11
pdf Tasmanian Councils told they have Vital Role in the States Future - 21.7.11
pdf Will the Census Centenary Reveal a Tasmanian Man Drought - 21.7.11
pdf Victoria Shares Lessons Learned from Black Saturday with Tasmanian Councils - 21.7.11
pdf 2011 Local Government Conference - 21.6.11
pdf State Budget 2011
pdf Hands off Our Corporations - 15.6.11
pdf Free Pre-election Information Seminars - 1.6.11
pdf New Award to Recognise Exceptional Service to Tasmanian Local Government - 18.5.11
pdf Future Water and Sewerage Pricing Discussed at Forum - 16.5.11

Media releases 2010

pdf Accusations of Planning Approval Delays Unfounded - 7.12.10
pdf Local Government Supports Brighton Bypass - 19.11.10
pdf Constitutional Recognition - 5.10.10
pdf Hands Off Water and Sewerage
pdf Local Government Welcomes Investment - 29.6.10
pdf Sustainability of Councils - 10.6.10
pdf Conference Preview Release - 27.4.10
pdf Association Welcomes New Minister - 21.4.10