About the ACLG
The Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) showcases the important partnership the Australian Government has with local governments across Australia.
Local governments are a trusted partner and fundamental to the development and delivery of policies and programs for all Australians. The ACLG provides them an important opportunity to engage with Ministers on opportunities and challenges in their areas.
The ACLG was first established as a formal meeting between senior leaders of local government and the Australian Government in 2008.
The ACLG builds on the Australian Government’s commitment to work with local governments to build liveable and socially equitable communities in Australia’s cities and regions.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts works with ALGA to deliver this important event.
2026 ACLG
The ACLG 2026 will bring together representatives from councils across Australia to engage directly with the Australian Government on shared priorities for communities.
ACLG provides an opportunity for local government leaders to meet with Australian Government ministers and participate in discussions on key policy issues affecting the sector.
The 2026 ACLG will take place on Monday 22 June 2026 at the Great Hall, Australian Parliament House, as a dedicated afternoon event. The program will feature a series of panel discussions and presentations focused on priority areas for local government, including housing, emergency management and productivity.
The ACLG is an invite only event - invitations were emailed to council's on 13 March 2026. If you have any queries regarding invitations and registrations, please visit ALGA 2026 - 22 June 2026
The event will also incorporate the 40th National Awards for Local Government, recognising innovation and excellence across councils nationwide. National Awards for Local Government website.
2025 ACLG
Not held.
2024 ACLG
The Australian Government held the sixth ACLG in Canberra on 5 July 2024. It coincided with the National General Assembly (NGA) of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) from 2 to 4 July 2024.
The Hon Kristy McBain MP, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories was joined by Cr Linda Scott from ALGA, as well as the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, and a range of Australian Government Ministers and senior government officials.
The 2024 ACLG was a resounding success with more than 800 delegates attending, including 770 Local Government representatives from across 312 councils.
Attendees had an opportunity to engage directly with the Australian Government on a range of important issues through four separate panel discussions, including housing, disaster recovery and resilience, climate change, renewable energy, and emerging trends in peri-urban and regional cities.
2023 ACLG
The 2023 ACLG was held in Canberra on 16 June 2023. It brought together federal and local government leaders to discuss the major policy challenges of our nation.