Local Government Constitutional Summit
A Special National General Assembly 8-11 December 2008

Constitutional Summit Provisional Program

The opportunity to pursue an issue as significant as amending the constitution, does not come around very often. It is important that sufficient time, resources and thinking be dedicated to ensuring the outcomes benefit all Australians now and into the future.

This year's Constitutional Summit program is designed to give delegates the maximum opportunity for participation; to have your say, reflect on the views of your peers and to ensure that your community and state are represented.

Delegates will have the opportunity to engage with our speakers, by asking questions or seeking their views on real life local government situations.

'Delegate Discussion' sessions will provide delegates with an unparalleled opportunity to participate in this important national discussion. These sessions are a facilitated discussion to allow delegates to fully explore the merits of the various options for pursing constitutional recognition.

Throughout 2008 ALGA, in conjunction with State and Territory local government associations, have been implementing a strategy to take forward the issue of constitutional recognition of local government.

This Local Government Constitutional Summit is the culmination of this process which will see a convincing and comprehensive case developed to be taken to the Australian Government.