In this issue

• ALGA National General Assembly - Call for Motions
• National Push for Fair Boost to Important Grants
• Have Your Say on Mosquito Management Program
• New CEO Contract Templates Ready to Download
• Nominate a Local Govt Star for Annual Awards
• Problem Fruit Fly Detected in Perth Suburb
• Register for Council Members Essential Training
• Jan-Feb Western Councillor Coming Your Way

ALGA National General Assembly - Call for Motions

The ALGA National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA) – incorporating the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum – will be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra from 13-15 June.  

West Australian Local Governments with delegates attending the NGA are encouraged to submit motions outlining ideas for new Federal programs and policies that would support Councils to build stronger communities.

Criteria that all motions must meet are outlined in the 2023 NGA motions discussion paper which can be downloaded here.

Motions are due to ALGA by Friday 24 March and can be submitted at www.alga.com.au.

National Awards for Local Government
 
These national awards celebrate outstanding Local Government achievements across Australia.
 
All elected Local Government organisations, associations and other recognised organisations providing direct services to communities are eligible to enter across 11 categories.
 
Entries close Monday 13 March. Councils can enter via the online platform.
 

Call for Fair Financial Assistance Grant Boost

Council sustainability is being put in the spotlight in the lead up to the 2023-24 Federal Budget with a new push to restore fairness to Financial Assistance Grants.

The Australian Local Government Association is lobbying the Federal Government for additional funding to bring the grants program back to one per cent of Commonwealth tax revenue.

Councils are facing significant financial sustainability challenges, impacting on their capacity to support their communities, yet the value of this grants program has halved in the past three decades.

New CEO Contract Templates Released

Queensland Fruit Fly Detected in Bayswater

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is working to prevent the spread of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly), after the invasive pest was detected in Bayswater surveillance traps.

Qfly is a serious horticulture pest, which could impact the horticulture industry and home-grown fruit and vegetables.

Reports of suspected Qfly can be made to DPIRD’s Pest and Disease Information Service on 9368 3080, padis@dpird.wa.gov.au or via the MyPestGuide Reporter app.

A full list of host fruit and vegetables and more Qfly advice is available at www.agric.wa.gov.au/qflyupdate.

Local Governments in the area are requested to promote this information to their residents.