Events
27 February 2014
, Melbourne, Victoria
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) will host its 2014 Research Forum on 30 April 2014 in Melbourne, Victoria. read more »
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) will host its 2014 Research Forum on 30 April 2014 in Melbourne, Victoria. read more »
27 February 2014
, Victoria
The Cultural Development Network (CDN) and Municipal Association of Victoria, supported by Arts Victoria, are presenting a series of Cultural Planning Forums across Victoria April-July 2014. The forums are tailored to local government staff who are involved in developing and implementing cultural plans. read more »
The Cultural Development Network (CDN) and Municipal Association of Victoria, supported by Arts Victoria, are presenting a series of Cultural Planning Forums across Victoria April-July 2014. The forums are tailored to local government staff who are involved in developing and implementing cultural plans. read more »
26 February 2014
Following the successful initial pilot of the Elected Members Program in Sydney in November 2013, the program has been evaluated, slight adjustments made, and the second pilot will commence in Coffs Harbour this Friday 28th February. read more »
Following the successful initial pilot of the Elected Members Program in Sydney in November 2013, the program has been evaluated, slight adjustments made, and the second pilot will commence in Coffs Harbour this Friday 28th February. read more »
01 December 2013
, Cairns, Queensland
The 3rd National Indigenous Employment in Local Government Roundtable was held in Cairns on 1-4 December 2013. It was convened by Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), a consortium partner of the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG). read more »
The 3rd National Indigenous Employment in Local Government Roundtable was held in Cairns on 1-4 December 2013. It was convened by Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), a consortium partner of the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG). read more »
26 November 2013
, Town Hall, Sydney
Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils' Street Lighting Program is hosting a seminar on the value and opportunities of LED street lighting. read more »
Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils' Street Lighting Program is hosting a seminar on the value and opportunities of LED street lighting. read more »
10 October 2013
ACELG staff made presentations to conferences in Indonesia and Pakistan recently. read more »
ACELG staff made presentations to conferences in Indonesia and Pakistan recently. read more »
25 June 2013
, Sydney
ACELG and Program Partner the UTS Centre for Local Government (UTS:CLG) and the Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney, are co-sponsoring the 2013 Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR) Forum to be held at the Westin Sydney Heritage Ballroom in Sydney, Monday 5 August between 1.30 and 6.30pm. All are welcome to attend. read more »
ACELG and Program Partner the UTS Centre for Local Government (UTS:CLG) and the Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney, are co-sponsoring the 2013 Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR) Forum to be held at the Westin Sydney Heritage Ballroom in Sydney, Monday 5 August between 1.30 and 6.30pm. All are welcome to attend. read more »
11 December 2012
, Khon Kaen, Thailand
Melissa Gibbs, ACELG Assistant Director, presented at the `Third International Conference on Local Government: Local Governments in a Global Context Conference` held at Khon Kaen University in Thailand from the 13th to 16th November 2012. The purpose of the conference, organised by the College of Local Administration at Khon Kaen University,... read more »
Melissa Gibbs, ACELG Assistant Director, presented at the `Third International Conference on Local Government: Local Governments in a Global Context Conference` held at Khon Kaen University in Thailand from the 13th to 16th November 2012. The purpose of the conference, organised by the College of Local Administration at Khon Kaen University,... read more »
04 December 2012
, Alice Springs NT
The 2nd National Local Government Indigenous Employment Roundtable was held recently in Alice Springs. Convened by Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), a consortium partner of the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG), the Roundtable drew together close to 90 delegates from across Australia, with a good mix of... read more »
The 2nd National Local Government Indigenous Employment Roundtable was held recently in Alice Springs. Convened by Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), a consortium partner of the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG), the Roundtable drew together close to 90 delegates from across Australia, with a good mix of... read more »
13 November 2012
, Melbourne
The inaugural Advancing Leadership roundtable was held in Melbourne on November 28th attended by representatives from local government councils, associations and universities from around Australia. read more »
The inaugural Advancing Leadership roundtable was held in Melbourne on November 28th attended by representatives from local government councils, associations and universities from around Australia. read more »
23 October 2012
, New Zealand
This event will reflect on two years since the emergence of Auckland as a metropolitan centre highlighting relevant issues. Key presentations include Prof. Dr. Daniel Kubler, "The Auckland experience in an international perspective: Issues of multi-level governance", and David Mare "City Networks: Know your place" - the growing importance of... read more »
This event will reflect on two years since the emergence of Auckland as a metropolitan centre highlighting relevant issues. Key presentations include Prof. Dr. Daniel Kubler, "The Auckland experience in an international perspective: Issues of multi-level governance", and David Mare "City Networks: Know your place" - the growing importance of... read more »
The 2nd National Indigenous Employment in Local Government Roundtable will take place on 3-4 December 2012 in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. read more »
16 October 2012
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government held a number of events and meetings in Brisbane in mid-October aimed at strengthening the Centre`s links with the sector and promoting further dialogue about key challenges and issues. read more »
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government held a number of events and meetings in Brisbane in mid-October aimed at strengthening the Centre`s links with the sector and promoting further dialogue about key challenges and issues. read more »
26 September 2012
, Sydney
The Secretariat hosted a delegation of senior representatives of the Ministry of Special Affairs of South Korea, at the request of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney, on 26 September. The delegation was interested in innovative approaches by Australian local government to governance, structure and administrative processes... read more »
The Secretariat hosted a delegation of senior representatives of the Ministry of Special Affairs of South Korea, at the request of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney, on 26 September. The delegation was interested in innovative approaches by Australian local government to governance, structure and administrative processes... read more »
23 August 2012
, Perth
ACELG recently participated in a workforce planning forum in Perth hosted by the Western Australia Department of Local Government. At the forum, the Minister for Local Government Hon John Castrilli encouraged 120 senior local government representatives to attend the upcoming Workforce Planning: Capacity Building workshops to be delivered in... read more »
ACELG recently participated in a workforce planning forum in Perth hosted by the Western Australia Department of Local Government. At the forum, the Minister for Local Government Hon John Castrilli encouraged 120 senior local government representatives to attend the upcoming Workforce Planning: Capacity Building workshops to be delivered in... read more »
17 August 2012
The Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR), in collaboration with UTS:CLG, ACELG, and OSIPP (Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaska University) held the 2012 CLAIR Forum at UTS on Friday 17th of August. The forum aimed to share recent experiences in both Japan and Australia on the topic, `Improving local government efficiency and... read more »
The Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR), in collaboration with UTS:CLG, ACELG, and OSIPP (Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaska University) held the 2012 CLAIR Forum at UTS on Friday 17th of August. The forum aimed to share recent experiences in both Japan and Australia on the topic, `Improving local government efficiency and... read more »
14 August 2012
, Melbourne
ACELG hosted a search conference on local government revenue and capacity in Melbourne on Friday 10th August. The conference was the start of a consultation and research process that will culminate in the release of Working Paper by early 2013. read more »
ACELG hosted a search conference on local government revenue and capacity in Melbourne on Friday 10th August. The conference was the start of a consultation and research process that will culminate in the release of Working Paper by early 2013. read more »
14 June 2012
The discussion paper "Local Action for a Low Carbon Future" was launched at the University of Technology, Sydney on Thursday 14 June. The launch was part of the seminar, "Low Carbon Futures: Opportunities for Local Government", co-hosted by ACELG and UTS:CLG. The presenters were: read more »
The discussion paper "Local Action for a Low Carbon Future" was launched at the University of Technology, Sydney on Thursday 14 June. The launch was part of the seminar, "Low Carbon Futures: Opportunities for Local Government", co-hosted by ACELG and UTS:CLG. The presenters were: read more »
23 April 2012
, Canberra
The 5th National Workforce Development Forum convened recently in Canberra. The Forum explored local government workforce issues, challenges and capacity building strategies; reviewed sector priorities; and facilitated a more co-ordinated and nationally networked approach to local government workforce development and planning. read more »
The 5th National Workforce Development Forum convened recently in Canberra. The Forum explored local government workforce issues, challenges and capacity building strategies; reviewed sector priorities; and facilitated a more co-ordinated and nationally networked approach to local government workforce development and planning. read more »
18 April 2012
As part of its ongoing engagement with the local government sector, ACELG convened two `roundtable` discussions with stakeholders in Victoria and Tasmania during March. The events were initiated by ACELG to identify the key challenges and issues facing the sector in the two jurisdictions and will inform and fine-tune ACELG`s future approach. read more »
As part of its ongoing engagement with the local government sector, ACELG convened two `roundtable` discussions with stakeholders in Victoria and Tasmania during March. The events were initiated by ACELG to identify the key challenges and issues facing the sector in the two jurisdictions and will inform and fine-tune ACELG`s future approach. read more »