AUSTRALASIAN MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE

What is the Australasian Management Challenge?

The Australasian Management Challenge (AMC) is an innovative development opportunity that is a convergence of ideas, energy, academic rigour and practical application – the elements which develop great leadership.

This programme is the premier forum for current and emerging local government leaders. It is a sophisticated development programme designed to deliver personal, team and organisational professional development.

The challenge has been running across Australia and New Zealand for more than 30 years. It is good fun, great value and a hands-on approach to leadership development that translates into relevant, tangible and enduring benefits for people, teams and organisations.

Everyone who participates in the Challenge – from experienced managers to emerging leaders, comes away with new and practical insights into excellence in leadership and management. 

Australasian Management Challenge 2026

The  Australasian Management Challenge (AMC) is an innovative development opportunity that is a convergence of ideas, energy, academic rigour and practical application – the elements which develop great leadership.

Everyone who participates in the Challenge - from experienced managers to emerging leaders, comes away with new and practical insights into excellence in leadership and management.

Registration is available online (one registration per team): The team mentor (or a team member) can register initially and then add in your team members (as guests) as they confirm.

Location: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills 

Venue: Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) - Gregory Terrace

Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026

Time: 7:45am - 5:00pm

Recommended Accommodation: Rydges Fortitude Valley

Key Dates and Registration Details:

Early Bird Registrations ($5,885*) close on 6 February 26

Standard Registrations ($6,325*) close on 2 March 26

The Pre-Challenge Task (PCT) is distributed on 16 March 26

Cancellation Policy

Awards for Excellence Gala:

*Your registration for the 2026 Australasian Management Challenge includes seven (7) tickets (non-refundable) to the Awards for Excellence Event.

The winners and runners up of the Queensland Australasian Management Challenge are announced at the LGMA Awards for Excellence Announcements and Networking Event on Thursday 28 May at the State Library of Queensland from 15.30-19.00 (includes drinks, canapes and finger food).

Australasian Management Challenge 2025

The Australasian Management Challenge Queensland was held on Wednesday 2 April 2025 at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC).  Congratulations to all the teams who participated in the challenge:

• Rocky Rangers, Rockhampton Regional Council
• Western Warriors, Western Downs Regional Council
• Mackay Mighty Trail Blazers, Mackay Regional Council
• Lightning Lineup, Sunshine Coast Council
• Tropical Trailblazers, Whitsunday Regional Council
• Noosa Beach Brains, Noosa Council
• RedGuns, Redland City Council
• Fast and Fraser, Fraser Coast Regional Council
• Ipswich Empowered, Ipswich City Council
• Carpentaria Brolgas, Carpentaria Shire Council
• Bay City Builders, City of Moreton Bay
• Nashville Regional Council, Gympie Regional Council

Thank you for accepting the Challenge!  It was great to have you involved. Congratulations to all AMC participants. 

Thank you to the facilitators, volunteers, mentors and partners for supporting the Challenge.

First Place - Fast and Fraser, Fraser Coast Regional Council

Second Place - Western Warriors, Western Downs Regional Council

Third Place - Lightning Lineup, Sunshine Coast Council

Australasian Management Challenge 2024

The Australasian Management Challenge Queensland was held on Wednesday 17 April 2024 at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC).  Competing Teams in 2024: 

• City of Moreton Yay
• Fraser Coast Shifting Sands
• Future Plex (Noosa Council)
• Ipswich Innovators
• Redlands Coast Bay Watchers
• Rocky Innovators
• Sunshine Summit
• United 7 (Brisbane City Council)
• Warm Penguins (Brisbane City Council)
• Western Phoenix (Western Downs Regional Council)

Thank you for accepting the Challenge!  It was great to have you involved. Congratulations to all AMC participants. 

Thank you to the facilitators, volunteers, mentors and partners for supporting the Challenge.

The winners and runners up were announced at the LGMA Awards for Excellence Gala on Thursday 23 May 2024 at the State Library of Queensland.  Congratulations to:

First place - City of Moreton Yay! - City of Moreton Bay

Second place - Sunshine Summit - Sunshine Coast Council

Third place - Western Phoenix - Western Downs Regional Council 

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Australasian Management Challenge 2023

On Wednesday 19 April, the Australasian Management Challenge Queensland was hosted in Brisbane – 10 amazing teams working their way through a plethora of challenging tasks and activities.

The 2023 Australasian Management Challenge (AMC) Teams include:

• Brisbane City Council Better Together
• Ipswich Creative Crew
• Whitsunday Lega-sea
• Redland Cross
• Fraser Coast Traits
• Western Downs Bunya Nuts
• Southern Downs Stamps
• Brisbane City Council Maiwar
• Noosa Sparkies
• Highland Gems (CHRC)

Congratulations to all of you. 

The 2023 Winners are...

2023 Australasian Management Challenge National Finals 

Congratulations to the Highland Gems from Central Highlands Regional Council who took out the 2nd place trophy at the Australasian Management Challenge National Finals.