The COVID-19 pandemic caused devastating social and economic impacts in Australia’s cities, highlighting the vulnerabilities of our central business and entertainment districts. Cities were (and continue to be) disproportionately impacted by ongoing cessation of activity
The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) is pleased to present our proposals for consideration in the upcoming 2024-2025 budget process.It is imperative that the Federal government engages in collaborative partnerships with capital cities
New research commissioned by the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors shows that Australia’s night time economy enjoyed a welcome boost during the 2021-2022 financial year, with an increase in sales turnover and night time
As the closest level of government to the community, Australia's 537 city, regional and rural councils have an important role to play in ending our country's homelessness crisis. But to date, only a few have
We are delighted to announce that the CCCLM, in collaboration with Local Government Professionals Victoria, will be hosting an event in conjunction with National Homelessness Week. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from
The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) appreciates the opportunity of providing the following comments on the National Energy Performance strategy consultation paper. Australia’s capital cities account for 70 per cent of the GDP
The CCCLM’s 2023-2024 pre-budget submission focusses on actions that contribute to national outcomes across the policy areas of: climate change mitigation and adaptation, and housing and homelessness. Australia’s capital cities are facing many economic and
The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) welcomes the release this week of Australia’s new 5-year National Cultural Policy Revive. Lord Mayors are pleased that Revive places First Nations culture and arts front and
The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) welcomes the release of two important papers yesterday, the Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (part G Housing and Homelessness)[1] and Anglicare Australia’s Reforming Rent Assistance[2] paper.
Capital city governments recognise the high use of plastic items and packaging in our cities. Most capital cities are introducing innovative ways to avoid and responsibly manage the waste and recycling materials generated by plastic