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To: Federal Government
Local Government Matters: Boost Federal Funding Now!
The impact of local government can be felt on every street corner across Australia. Communities rely on council-run services now more than ever before – and it’s local government workers that make it all happen.
When you need garbage collection or a book at a library – thank a local government worker.
When you need roads or playgrounds maintained – thank a local government worker.
When you need accessible early childhood education or aged care – thank a local government worker.
When you need a pool in summer or support during natural disasters – thank a local government worker.
When you need roads or playgrounds maintained – thank a local government worker.
When you need accessible early childhood education or aged care – thank a local government worker.
When you need a pool in summer or support during natural disasters – thank a local government worker.
Over 200,000 local government workers are behind all these vital community services and more.
Despite this, Federal funding for local government has plummeted, compromising the quality of these essential services and putting local jobs at risk.
This severe underfunding has forced local governments to slash services, cut wages, and outsource, privatise or even shut down operations entirely. Our communities deserve better. Local government workers deserve better. They deserve secure jobs so they can plan their lives and invest in the communities they serve.
That’s why ASU members are calling for local government funding to urgently increase. Stand with the workers who stand by you. Sign the petition today to protect local services and secure, well-paid local jobs.
Why is this important?
Local governments across Australia are facing a severe funding crisis. This threatens the quality of local services and the livelihoods of over 200,000 local government workers.
Local government matters—more funding means better services and jobs. To continue delivering their important work, local governments need to be properly resourced. It’s crucial for the health of our communities and the well-being of our local government workforce.
It's time to support our local governments to build stronger, more resilient communities. The workers our communities rely on deserve good, secure jobs.
Take action now! Sign our petition to urge the Government to boost funding to local government. Together we can secure stronger communities for all Australians by ensuring our local services are properly funded and the critical workforce is properly paid and supported.
Join us in championing a fair funding model for local governments. Your signature can drive change and help sustain the vital services that keep our communities thriving.
Sign the petition today!
Sign the petition today!