Provides assistance to all local councils throughout Australia. Links are provided to policy areas, latest news, national general assembly and other information.

http://www.alga.asn.au...

http://www.alga.asn.au/index.php?id=b1454d493d9ba2e8bc3220cd4f553345

The Best Value approach enables councils to determine the most effective means of providing a service to the community. The Local Government Act 1989 (as amended) sets out the six principles that councils must observe.

http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au...

http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/web20/dvclgv.nsf/allDocs/RWP8C3B1F95EED9C4D8CA25712E00163C79?OpenDocument

Find Your Local Council which includes contact information and links to each Victorian council and also demographic information about the community it serves.

http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au...

http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/web20/dvclgv.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/find+your+local+council

Provides information about local councils in Victoria.

http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/web14/dvc/dvcmain.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/right+navigationlocal+councils

Provides Commonwealth assistance to develop and support local government and to support planning initiatives across all jurisdictions.

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au...

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/local/index.aspx

The Local Government and Planning Ministers' Council aims to enhance the effectiveness of local government and planning in Australia and New Zealand. The Council leads debate in decision making on key strategic policy matters for Local Government and planning in Australia and New Zealand that can be addressed at the national level.

http://www.lgpmcouncil.gov.au...

http://www.lgpmcouncil.gov.au/

Aims to provide local governments with the information, tools and support to consult effectively with local communities.

http://www.vlgaconsultation.org.au...

http://www.vlgaconsultation.org.au/

Provides information to support local governments in positively influencing the health and wellbeing of their communities.

http://www.health.vic.gov.au...

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/localgov/index.htm

Local Government Victoria works cooperatively with Victoria's 79 local councils to ensure that Victorians enjoy world-class responsive and accountable local government services. You can also find your local council.

http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au...

http://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak representative and advocacy body for Victoria's 79 local councils. MAV is the official voice of local government in Victoria. You can find information about MAV's history, update yourself on policy issues and much more.

http://www.mav.asn.au...

http://www.mav.asn.au/