Australia

Australian Institute of Building Surveyors The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) is recognised nationally and internationally as the peak professional body representing Building Surveyors in Australia.

Australian Local Government Association The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing more than 609 councils across the country. In structure, ALGA is a federation of state and territory local government associations. Since 2001, membership has included the Government of the Australian Capital Territory (uniquely in Australia, the ACT Government combines both state and local government functions).

Australian Local Government Information Service Established in 1991 by Local Government Managers Australia ALGIS is the Australian Local Government Industry's original and most comprehensive public access research service. ALGIS incorporates the Directory of Australasian Municipal Councils with search engine access to all major research sites of interest to local government decision makers.

Centre for Local Government at the University of New England in Australia The Centre is a cross-faculty centre for research, consultancy and education activities.

Centre for Local Government Education and Research The UTS Centre for Local Government is an autonomous unit within the University of Technology, Sydney. It was established in 1991 and is now the largest centre of its kind in Australia.

Environs Australia Environs Australia was formed in 1989 and has been at the forefront of sustainability in Australia since then. Environs is a network of members interested in promoting sustainable development through local action, primarily in the local government sector. The stength of the network lies in its members sharing their knowledge, learning and success to build sustainability at a local scale.

International Cities, Town Centres & Communities Society Facilitates meetings between those involved in the planning, development and construction of new communities or in the administration of existing communities.

Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) Sydney (Japan Local Government Centre) The aim of the Council of Local Authorities of International Relations (CLAIR) is to promote the internationalisation of Japanese government and society, starting from the local level.

Local Government Association of Queensland The Local Government Association of Queensland formed in 1896 to give local government a united voice. The Association is the peak body representing local government in its dealings with other governments, unions, business and the community.

Local Government Association of South Australia

Local Government Association of Tasmania

Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Web site of SOLGM's Australian sister organisation.

Local Government & Shires Associations The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW are the peak industry bodies for Local Government in NSW.

Local Government Community Services Association of Australia Inc The LGCDAA is the national professional association for people employed in Local Government within community services, community development and social planning.

Local Government Focus Local Government FOCUS is a free, independent newspaper that highlights the key issues facing Local Government and promotes best practice among Councils across Australia. FOCUS aims to help Councils stretch their dollars further by sharing successes and good ideas not only within a region,Territory or State but across the Nation.

Local Government Association of Queensland The Local Government Association of Queensland formed in 1896 to give local government a united voice. The Association is the peak body representing local government in its dealings with other governments, unions, business and the community.

Municipal Association of Victoria The Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and advocacy body for Victoria's 79 councils.

National Library of Australia The National Library of Australia is the country's largest reference library. Its role is to ensure that documentary resources of national significance relating to Australia and the Australian people, as well as significant non-Australian library materials, are collected, preserved and made accessible either through the Library itself or through collaborative arrangements with other libraries and information providers.

State Records Authority of New South Wales

Councils on the Web - Australian Local Government Association

New South Wales, Local Government Directory - Local Councils The Local Government Directory is compiled by the Department of Local Government from information provided by councils and other local government organisations.

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