2018-19 Federal Budget Submission Invest In Australian Communities Make It Local

December 15, 2017

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is pleased to present this Submission to highlight Local Government’s priorities for consideration in the lead up to the 2018-19 Federal Budget.

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