As one of the worlds’ most urbanised nations, Australia’s capital cities will be instrumental to the implementation of climate and energy reform. Cities will be the site of many of the dramatic changes in consumer

The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors welcomes the Federal Government’s initiative in commencing a dialogue on the introduction of driverless vehicles, which will contribute to the development of the appropriate environment that encourages development in a

CCCLM believes that the proposed National Carbon Offset Standards (NCOS) for buildings are broadly consistent with the existing NCOS for organisations and products and services. The draft standards provide an appropriate level of flexibility for

The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors warmly welcome the Federal Government’s renewed involvement in Australia’s cities through the Smart Cities Agenda, and have been calling for greater Federal engagement in urban policy for over

The CCCLM recognises the importance of effective transport infrastructure in delivering clear economic and social benefits to Australia’s cities, and also recognises the budget constraints of all levels of Government. In recent years, local governments

  Our cities currently face enormous pressures and an equal number of opportunities. As managers of our capital cities, Lord Mayors are at the coal face of change, and are in the best position to work

In our rapidly changing world, cities are more important than ever before. Cities are where people and organisations come together, where investments are made, where new ideas are formed, where jobs are created and, importantly,

The CCCLM recognises the importance of transport connectivity in delivering economic and social benefits to Australia’s cities. In recent years local governments have seen funding through grants and subsidies reduced which has put increased pressure

There is clear evidence that affordable housing is a major issue in Australia’s cities.   And that these problems are worsening, particularly in our larger cities, as a result of increasing city populations which place increasing