While the pandemic has kept us apart, Local Government Professionals Australia is bringing the sector together. Learn from the best in public service, network with your peers, and reach your Federal counterparts directly in a COVID-safe environment from your home State. Live, in-person, and digitally enhanced, welcome to the premier local government conference of 2020: the Local Government Meeting.
Live networking at select venues across the country in Canberra, Perth, Launceston, and Darwin. Digital access available from anywhere you are.
Need for information? Read on for full conference details including the program, registration fees
The Local Government Meeting is one of the only opportunities this year to meet your cross-council peers and network with national professionals face-to-face and through digital platforms. The year has seen development and learning opportunities cut short across the calendar, but meanwhile the issues affecting the sector have not been resolved – they have only compounded. This must-attend professional development event will cover the renewed financial sustainability challenge, disaster mitigation and recovery, diversity in leadership, the future skills of local government professionals, and much more over two engaging days of interactive sessions. Meet your peers and join the conversation.
Conference Program
Day 1
In-person + Digital Event
all times AEDT
| 10.00AM | Welcome Address |
| 10.30AM | Keynote – The Future of Australian Communities, George Megalogenis |
| 11.10AM | Morning Tea |
| 11.30AM | Panel – The Future of Infrastructure |
| 12.30PM | Tax Just Happens (Digital Transformation in Action), Australian Taxation Office |
| 1.00PM | Lunch Session – The Role of Local Government in Digital Economic Recovery |
| 1.30pm | Keynote – Diversity: Not Just a Nice-to-Have, Professor the Honourable Pru Goward |
| 2.00PM | Panel: Gender Equity in Local Government, How Do We Get There? – Victoria MacKirdy, National President, LG Professionals Australia / Chief Executive Officer, City of Victor Harbor – Kate Lee, Engagement Executive Manager, Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) – Margaret Thomas, A/g Assistant Secretary, Office for Women, Departmentt of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |
| 3.00PM | Afternoon Tea |
| 3.30PM | Panel: Recovering from Disasters – Infrastructure recovery after the 2020 bushfires – Matthew Hyde, Chief Executive Officer, Snowy Valleys Council – Economic recovery after COVID-19 – Andrew Wear, Director Economic Development, City of Melbourne – Community recovery after drought – Seren McKenzie, Director Infrastructure Services, Southern Downs Regional Council |
| 4.30PM | CEO Politicisation – How Do We Improve Relationships Between Elected Members and Senior Staff? – Cr Linda Scott, President, Australian Local Government Association / President, LGNSW / Councillor, City of Sydney – Victoria MacKirdy, National President, LG Professionals Australia / Chief Executive Officer, City of Victor Harbor |
| 5.00PM | Formalities Close |
| 5.30-7.30PM | National Gala Awards Evening – A Celebration of Local Government Achievements in 2020 – Federation Awards Presentation – Australasian Management Challenge Overall Winner Award – ICMA Long Service Awards – National President Inauguration Ceremony |
Day 2
Digital Event (In-person for Canberra delegates)
all times AEDT
| 10.00AM | Minister’s Opening – Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government, the Hon Mark Coulton MP |
| 10.05AM | Opportunities for Digital Leadership by Local Government – Digital Technology Taskforce, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |
| 10.30AM | Commonwealth Policy and Programs for Local Government – Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications |
| 11.00AM | Morning Tea |
| 11.30AM | Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery – Emergency Management Australia |
| 12.30PM | 2019-20 Bushfire Recovery – National Bushfire Recovery Agency |
| 1.00PM | Lunch |
| 1.30PM | Apprenticeships and Workforce Skills – Department of Education, Skills and Employment |
| 2.00PM | Business Unusual: The Unprecedented Pressure and Challenges Currently Faced by Councils |
| 2.30PM | Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020 – Department of Home Affairs |
| 3.00PM | Afternoon Tea |
| 3.30PM | Australian Government Infrastructure Investment, Department of Infrastructure |
| 4.00PM | Closing Ceremony |
Venue Locations
| Canberra | National Convention Centre Canberra | NCCC |
| Perth | Hosted at Shire of Mundaring |
| Darwin | Hosted at Local Government Association of the Northern Territory | LGANT |
| Launceston | Hosted at City of Launceston |
| *Final venues subject to change |
Pricing
Member Pricing available to LG Professionals Australia National Council Package holders and/or members of LG Professionals State Associations (including LGMA Queensland and LGPro Victoria)
| Physical Event – Member Rate | Physical Event tickets give you access to the central venue your home State or Territory during Day 1 of the live conference and the Awards Ceremony and full digital access (or two full in-person days for Canberra delegates). | $550 ex-GST |
| Physical Event – Non-Member Rate | $650 ex-GST | |
| Digital Event – Member Rate | Digital-only tickets give you digital access to the live conference from anywhere, including full access to Q&A interaction from a smartphone or computer and remote attendance at the Awards Ceremony. | $450 ex-GST |
| Digital Event – Non-Member | $550 ex-GST |
Register
Registrations are now open – space is limited, so get your tickets now! Click through to read more about the event and purchase tickets: