LGIU Australia makes local government in Australia collectively stronger by sharing ideas, resources and connections to tackle the big challenges of today and the future.

LGIU Australia is a not-for-profit membership organisation delivered through a partnership between SGS Economics and Planning and LGIU. With a unique blend of local and global expertise, membership supports councillors, executives and officers across cities and regions. As a member-led organisation, we provide up-to-date intelligence on policy issues backed by a network of trusted experts.

We deliver value to our members in two ways:

  1. We create and curate information, analysis, and practical guidance, offering unparalleled insights that enable local governments to deliver for their communities today.
  2. We connect our members with the ideas, research, analysis and networks to empower them to thrive in the future.

To learn how LGIU Australia can support your Council, contact Jess Buckley below.

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Member benefits

Creating and curating information, analysis and practical guidance

Daily News: An update every morning to keep informed of the top local government stories from around the country: we do the hunting and identify the key things you need to know, so you don’t have to.

Policy Briefings: Expert-curated, we deliver evidence-based analysis and time-saving insights on key sector issues.

Resource Library: Comprehensive global resource with in-depth briefings, case studies, research papers, policy roundups and legislative guidance.

Connecting ideas, research and networks

In-person and online events: Network with local government professionals to explore shared sector challenges including webinars, panels and policy roundtables.

Training and in-depth research: Our combined and complementary expertise ensures you have a solid grasp on a range of topics from finance, economics and planning through to protecting local democracy.

Global Local Executive Panels: Opportunities for senior leaders to participate and discuss policy and share insights.

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Meet the team

Jess Buckley

Associate

Alison Holloway

Chief Executive Officer | Principal & Partner

Ed Wensing

Special Adviser | Associate

Natalie Blanco

Marketing & Communications Manager

Explore events

Live Q&A Event — Pushing Policy to the Limit

Join us online to discuss how Australia can plan for its projected population growth of 13 million over the next 40 years. Experts Dr Marcus Spiller, Kirstie Allen, and Rob Stokes will explore sustainable housing, infrastructure, and services approaches.

Live Q&A Event — Data-Driven Community Infrastructure Planning

Using data in community infrastructure planning leads to better decisions and improved community wellbeing. How can we effectively integrate data into our planning processes? Join our panel of municipal leaders, data experts, and social planners as we explore the powerful role that data can play in informing the planning, delivery, and management of community infrastructure.

Live Q&A Event — Improving Community Wellbeing: A Practical Guide for Local Government

When we look beyond GDP to understand the wellbeing of our communities, we reveal the true stories behind Australia’s cities and regions, a topic crucial for all local government officials and policymakers. Join us for a live Q&A event to launch the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index and hear about how the Index can inform local government decision-making.

Live Q&A Event — Open Spaces: Meeting the Need, Mapping the Approach

Join our panel on Tuesday, April 30th, to discuss a strategic approach for calculating public open space contributions to ensure communities have the right quantity, quality, and proximity to open spaces.

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