The Albanese Government will strengthen its close partnership with local government at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) in June this year.
Representatives from councils nationwide will have the opportunity to meet Federal ministers and discuss shared priorities.
The event will take place on the afternoon of Monday 22 June at the Great Hall of Australian Parliament House.
It features a packed agenda of panels and presentations crucial to local government, including housing, emergency management, and productivity.
The event will also feature the 40th National Awards for Local Government, celebrating innovation from across the sector.
The ACLG underscores the Albanese Government's ongoing commitment to strengthen the services local government deliver in every community and to genuine engagement with the advocates and champions for each of Australia's local government areas.
To maximise participation, the 2026 ACLG will align with the annual Australian Local Government Association's (ALGA) National General Assembly, which will take place from 23 -25 June 2026 in Canberra.
Registrations will open on 23 March 2026 and more information can be found here: www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/local-government/australian-council-of-local-government
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP:
"Local government is a trusted delivery partner for the Federal Government, delivering the services which local communities rely on.
"This is a unique opportunity for us to come together and talk about the issues that matter to local communities across Australia, helping us to better understand how federal policies and initiatives are affecting them.
"I encourage delegates coming to this year's NGA to come a day earlier and join us for ACLG. I'm looking forward to seeing faces, old and new, from every part of the nation."
Quotes attributable to ALGA President, Mayor Matt Burnett:
"We are very pleased to work with Federal Government on the 2026 ACLG and look forward to this year's event to be held immediately before our 2026 National General Assembly.
"The ACLG is a valuable opportunity for local representatives to engage with Ministers on what our communities around the country urgently need from our biggest urban centres to regional, rural, remote and first nations councils.
"We are all being called upon to deliver more services than ever before - which is why we need shared priorities and partnerships across all levels of government.
"Councils will no doubt continue their productive discussions at the ACLG and into the NGA, and I sincerely thank Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for continuing to work with us to deliver improved outcomes for all communities."
