Voting in the 2022 National Awards for Local Government has begun. 

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts invites local governments and communities to have their say on initiatives nominated for 11 different award categories - creativity and culture, productivity through infrastructure, regional growth, cohesive communities, road safety, addressing violence against women and their children, women in local government, Indigenous recognition, career starter, waste management, and disaster preparedness

Minister for regional development, local government and territories Kristy McBain says the awards recognise the hard work of local councils.

“The awards will have special significance this year as many local councils have had to grapple with recovery from floods and other natural disasters in their community, as well as special measures to deal with the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” McBain said.

Voting closes on 14 September 2022.