About Us

The National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) is the peak body for local governments in Australia’s fast-growing outer metropolitan cities and suburbs. We advocate to State and Federal governments for improved policies and funding for growth area councils, to create communities that are resilient, liveable and thriving places.

Member councils of the NGAA represent more than five million people living in Australia’s fast-growing suburbs, united by the shared experiences of population growth rates at double the national average and long-term under-investment in vital infrastructure. NGAA member councils have first-hand knowledge of and experience in:

• understanding and managing some of the fastest growing populations in Australia
• the impact of unplanned population growth rates at double the national average
• inadequate transport, health, education, community and social infrastructure to cope with increased demand, and
• lack of government focus on the health, education and employment prospects of communities in rapidly-developed greenfield suburbs.

We take an evidence-based approach, with a Policy Platform built on the foundations of our comprehensive research strategy and our members’ deep knowledge of their communities. Through case studies, policy discussions and information-sharing networks, we also help to develop Alliance Councils' capacity to deliver their planned growth.

Read our National Growth Areas Alliance 2024-27 Strategic Plan

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Our Structure

Our structure brings together elected leaders, senior council executives, policy experts and researchers to ensure that our advocacy is collaborative, evidence-based and nationally coordinated. Through a combination of strategic leadership, member engagement and research partnerships, NGAA delivers a united voice for growth areas across the country.

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Strategic Advisory Committee Election 2025

Nominations are now open for the Strategic Advisory Committee.

1. Nominations will close on 11 July 2025. Each NGAA Member Council may submit one nomination
2. Should the number of nominations exceed the available vacancies (two representatives per state), a secret online ballot will be conducted.
3. All NGAA Member Councils will be invited to vote for the eight available positions. This national voting process is designed to foster a collaborative, national approach to strategic leadership.
4. The roles of Chair and Deputy Chair will be formalised at the first meeting of the newly elected Committee.

Information for Candidates

Frequently Asked Questions

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‍Click here for the online nomination form.

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