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LGA response to proposed AI-assisted technology ban

9th November 2026
- Media release
LGA South Australia has raised questions about the State Government's proposed restrictions on AI-assisted parking enforcement, raising concerns about the lack of consultation and the impact on councils' ability to respond to local parking challenges
Sector update on mandatory rating exemptions for electricity generation

6th November 2026
- Legislation
- General
LGA South Australia recently held a webinar with regional Mayors, CEOs and RLGAs to provide an update on our advocacy regarding mandatory rate rebates for electricity generation assets.
New GISA grants open to support council waste and recycling projects

6th November 2026
- General
Councils and regional subsidiaries are invited to apply for funding through three Green Industries SA grant programs. These programs are designed to support implementation of SA's new Waste Strategy.
Nominations open for the Libraries Board of SA

6th November 2026
- Nomination
Nominate to be a local government representative on the Libraries Board of SA for a 3-year term commencing 16 May 2027.
Nominations open for the Native Vegetation Council

6th November 2026
- Nomination
Nominations are now open for one local government representative on the Native Vegetation Council for up to a term of two-years, commencing 23 April 2027.
Informing practical red tape reform in South Australia

5th November 2026
- Submission
LGA South Australia has identified practical reforms that could help reduce regulatory burdens, improve economic productivity, and support local government financial sustainability as part of the South Australian Productivity Commissions Red Tape
Funding to innovate regional community wastewater systems

5th November 2026
- General
Applications are now open for the latest round of funding to support new and innovative Community Wastewater Management System CWMS projects across South Australia.
Inside the technology helping SA councils unlock housing opportunities

5th November 2026
- Media release
Enhanced data is helping South Australian councils identify where more homes could be built, how many homes could be accommodated and what development opportunities are realistic as the state plans for population growth.
Local councils playing their part to facilitate new housing in South Australia

5th November 2026
- Media release
South Australian councils are playing their part to support the states housing pipeline, with fast assessment times contributing to a positive year-on-year boost to new building approvals.
$22.7 million boost for South Australia’s local roads

4th November 2026
- Media release
South Australian councils will share in $22.7 million in Commonwealth-funded road grants through the latest round of the Special Local Roads Program, supporting 27 projects across 22 councils.

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LGA response to proposed AI-assisted technology ban

Sector update on mandatory rating exemptions for electricity generation

New GISA grants open to support council waste and recycling projects

Nominations open for the Libraries Board of SA

Nominations open for the Native Vegetation Council

Informing practical red tape reform in South Australia

Funding to innovate regional community wastewater systems

Inside the technology helping SA councils unlock housing opportunities

Local councils playing their part to facilitate new housing in South Australia

$22.7 million boost for South Australia’s local roads

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