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Thursday, 11th December 2008
The Rudd Government has welcomed the resolution passed at the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Constitutional Convention, which concluded in Melbourne today.
It is an important next step for local governments to develop an agreed position on the issue of recognition of local government within the Australian Constitution.
The Rudd Government and Federal Labor have a longstanding position of advancing constitutional recognition of local government.
Today’s resolution builds on the momentum created by the first meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) on November 18, which was hosted by the Prime Minister at Parliament House.
At the ACLG meeting, mayors and shire presidents told us that they want local government to be recognised as the legitimate third sphere of government.
Local government leaders also said that it was incumbent upon them to raise awareness and support for constitutional recognition within their own local communities.
Without strong grassroots support, any proposal is likely to be unsuccessful.
The time is right for this debate, with local government playing a greater role within our communities than ever before.
The Rudd Government looks forward to working with ALGA, and through the Australian Council of Local Government, to determine the next steps forward.
The Rudd Government has provided record funding to local government including:
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Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Phone: (02) 9564 3588
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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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