The National Growth Areas Alliance advocates at the Federal Government level for a stronger focus on the needs of Australia’s fast-growing outer suburbs, home to more than 5 million people.
The Alliance’s member councils are calling for dedicated funding for critical infrastructure and services for outer growth areas, and for all levels of government to commit to assisting outer metropolitan growth areas reach their full potential.
Nov
2024-27 Strategic Plan Workshop
NGAA Members are invited to shape the future of the Alliance at a workshop to develop the 2024-27 Strategic Plan.
Nov
2023 Parliamentary Showcase
Member Councils of the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) are delighted to once again showcase the vibrancy, opportunity and potential of their municipalities at the 2023 Australian Growth Areas Showcase.
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Shaping the Future Together: NGAA Advocacy in Action
30 . 11 . 2023We had a clear purpose for our recent trip to Canberra for the 2023 Parliamentary Showcase: to elevate the challenges faced by growth areas onto the federal agenda, foster networking opportunities for members, and gain deeper insights into the dynamics of their communities.
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National Growth Areas Alliance Challenges Misconceptions on Housing Crisis Responsibility
21 . 11 . 2023The National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) wants to set the record straight in response to statements made by Chris Richardson on ABC’s Q&A program last night, stating that outer metro councils have already been saying “yes” and doing the heavy lifting on housing supply for the last 30 years. However, solving the current housing crisis is not the responsibility of local government alone.
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Putting growth areas on the Federal agenda
20 . 11 . 2023The NGAA visited Canberra last week for the 2023 Parliamentary showcase. Federal Minister for Infrastructure, the Hon. Catherine King MP, attended and addressed attendees, which included Mayors, Councillors and senior staff from NGAA member councils. It was a valuable networking opportunity as the event was also attended by federal ministers who represent the growth areas our members are from.
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