LGMA Governance Forum (29 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Governance Forum (Brisbane)

Please join us to discover the latest local government governance trends and information, where we bring together experts, professionals and governance professionals for insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

This forum serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, discussions and collaborative solutions that shape the future of governance in local government.

Topics include: Human Rights in Decision Making, Council Case Studies and Updates from the DLGWV, CCC and OIA.

Key objectives include:

Exploring emerging trends and challenges in governance
Sharing best practice
Supporting dialogue and networking among attendees

Forum Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Thursday 30 April 2026, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Registration at the event: from 10.00-10.30am on Wednesday - Collect name tags.

Venue: Queensland Law Society - 179 Ann Street Brisbane (Level 2)

Registration: includes tea breaks, lunch and networking event

Council Officers Early Bird rate - $770 per person, available until 26 March 2026.

Council Officer Standard Rate - $900 per person, available from 27 March. Registrations close 8 April.

Networking Event: Wednesday 29 April, 4:30pm-6:00pm. Venue TBC.

Agenda: Here

Questions on Notice: If you have any questions you want to ask the Department about the amended legislation or the CCC, please send to GA@lgmaqld.org.au by Friday, 17 April 2026.

Dress Code: Business casual – as the room temperature may vary, we suggest you wear layered clothing.

Transport: Here

Parking:

King George Square / Secure Parking / Wilson Parking

Accommodation: Book and pay own accounts.

Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central (IHG)

Adina Apartment Hotel Anzac Square

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Hilton Brisbane

Thank you to our corporate partners:

Local Government Managers Australia upcoming events

LGMA Governance Forum (29 Apr 2026)