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Welcome to the website of the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales (LGSA).

The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW are the peak industry bodies for Local Government in NSW.

They have about 60 joint staff who implement Executive and Conference decisions and provide research support for the policy positions and standing committees of both Associations. More about the Associations... 

Highlights

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  Cuts to local infrastructure funding
  The State Government has announced major changes to local infrastructure contributions.
  
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  One Association
  Decisions made at the One Association Convention are now available to view
  
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  Modernising Local Government
  The Associations, together with NSW councils are discussing ways to modernise Local Government

Events

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  LGA Annual Conference, 24-27 October 2010, Albury
  Registrations are now open. Delegates from member councils will meet to discuss and set policy for the coming year
  
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  Water Management Conference, 12-14 September 2010, Orange
  The fantastic program includes a site visit to the Blackmans Swamp Stormwater Harvesting Scheme
  
  
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  NSW Human Resources Conference, 17-19 November 2010, Sydney
  Registrations are open - Early Bird Special closes 15 October 2010

LGA and Shires Action reports now online!

Follow the latest updates on Ministerial responses and actions from our annual conferences from the convenience of your computer.

Visit the LGA Action Report at www.lgaactionreport09.lgsa.org.au or the Shires Action Report at www.shiresactionreport09.lgsa.org.au.

News and Updates View all

Local Government Weekly: Issue 34/10:
This week's issue is now available. Top stories include: LGA - Election of the Executive Committee; Development Contributions Update; 2010 Excellence in Local Government Leadership Program; Coastal Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010.

3/09/2010 3:18:23 PM

Media Release: Councils welcome NSW Government rethink on development contributions:
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW are relieved with the State Government's decision to change its proposed new policy on development contributions, but say it must continue to help councils that still face major funding shortfalls.

31/08/2010 3:32:46 PM

Media Release: Local Government's needs can't be ignored, councils say:
NSW councils have endorsed the Australian Local Government Association's urging of major political parties to address the issues outlined in its '10 point plan' election document.

20/08/2010 4:55:05 PM

Media Release: NSW Local Government moves forward:
The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW have met and voted overwhelmingly in support of forming a new association to represent local government in NSW.

16/08/2010 5:37:24 PM

Media Release: NSW Councils applaud Federal Government's stimulus spending:
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW are strong supporters of the Federal Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) and hope to see more of this funding given to local councils in the future.

13/08/2010 4:29:20 PM

Media Release: NSW councils support proposed inland rail link:
The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) have welcomed the Australian Labor Party's promise to investigate and build an inland rail line between Melbourne and Brisbane through Central West NSW.

6/08/2010 4:48:30 PM