Founded in 1936, Local Government Professionals Tasmania is the leading professional association representing managers and aspiring managers working in the local government sector across the state. Over the past year, the LG Pro board has been working to raise the profile of the industry and to ensure strong representation for all participants in the sector. [...]

Each year, LG Professionals Australia runs the Raymond West Scholarships program, giving emerging local government leaders the chance to attend the National Congress & Business Expo. Raymond West was the founder of the LG Professionals Australia federation in 1936. These scholarships are offered in honour of him. The award funds two people from each [...]

With smartphones in the hands of people everywhere; nearly 90% of Australians accessing the internet on a daily basis; local newspapers losing their reach; and social media ingrained in our lives, it is fair to say: the ‘rules of engagement’ have changed. Technology, community expectations, and resource constraints mean adapting to online communication and engagement [...]

LG Professionals Tasmania is once again excited to offer two Tasmanian's working in Local Government the chance to attend the National Congress under the the 'Raymond West Scholarship'. LG Professionals National will meet the Congress Registration costs (including the Welcome Reception and Congress Dinner) whilst Tasmania will meet any reasonable accommodation and travel costs.  Attendance at the 'optional' [...]

This year the Local Government Professionals National Congress is being held in Hobart Tasmania (yeah!).   Every year hundreds of LG professional members and representatives trek across the country to attend this event and network with like minded individuals. With a strong focus on Policy and professional development within the Local Government context both in Australia [...]