The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport is commencing public hearings for its inquiry into local government sustainability.
Exploring government policy and program funding to support local government sustainability will be the focus of the opening hearing on 16 May 2024 with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
Chair of the Committee, Mr Luke Gosling OAM, MP, said 'local governments are facing a number of increasing challenges including the attraction and retention of a skilled workforce, changing service delivery requirements including infrastructure and development, and climate change impacts all within the context of an inflationary environment. The hearing provides an opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of policy and program funding frameworks across the three tiers of government in supporting local government financial sustainability.'
Public hearing details
Canberra, Australian Parliament House
Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024
Venue: Committee Room 1R3
Time: 11:10am – 12:00pm (AEST)
The Committee will hold further public hearings and interested parties are encouraged to make a written submission to this inquiry by 31 May 2024. Further information on the inquiry, including the terms of reference and how to contribute, is available on the Committee's website.
Anyone is welcome to attend the hearing, and a live audio stream will also be available on the APH website.
