Local Government Ministers’ Forum

The Local Government Ministers’ Forum (LGMF) facilitates intergovernmental collaboration on matters affecting the more than 500 local government bodies across Australia.

Chaired by the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and the Territories Kristy McBain, the LGMF provides an opportunity for ministers from all Australian jurisdictions as well as the president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) to discuss and collaborate on issues impacting local governments.

To support the work of the LGMF, the forum meets at least twice a year. Ministers work together to enable collaborative action and discuss reform opportunities within the local government sector.

Members

Australian Government

The Hon Kristy McBain MP – Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

Australian Capital Territory Government

Mr Andrew Barr MLA - Chief Minister; Treasurer; Minister for Climate Action; Trade, Investment and Economic Development; Tourism

New South Wales Government

The Hon Ron Hoenig MP - Minister for Local Government

Northern Territory Government

The Hon Steven (Steve) Edgington MLA - Minister for Health; Mental Health; Minister for Alcohol Policy; Aboriginal Affairs; Housing, Local Government and Community Development; Essential Services

Queensland Government

The Hon Ann Leahy MP - Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers

South Australia Government

The Hon Joseph Szakacs MP - Minister for Trade and Investment; Local Government; Veterans Affairs

Tasmania Government

The Hon Kerry John Vincent MLC - Minister for Local Government; Infrastructure

Victoria Government

The Hon Melissa Horne MP - Victorian Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation; Local Government; Roads and Road Safety; and Ports and Freight

Western Australia Government

The Hon Hannah Mary Beazley MLA - Minister for Local Government; Youth

Australian Local Government Association*

Mayor Matt Burnett - President of the Australian Local Government Association

* Ex-officio member

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