Capital city Lord Mayors met with Treaurer Jim Chalmers MP today and discussed ongoing economic recovery in our #cities Clover Moore AO Basil Zempilas Lord Mayor of Melbourne – Nick Reece Adrian Schrinner @HelenBurnet

Lord Mayors and #Go8 met with Andrew Giles MP to discuss the importance of #internationalstudents to our cities. The recent announcement on student visas was welcomed. Clover Moore AO Basil Zempilas Lord Mayor of Melbourne – Nick Reece @HelenBurnet

Lord Mayors and #Go8 meet with Mehreen Faruqi discussing the importance of #internationalstudents today. Clover Moore AO Basil Zempilas @HelenBurnet Brian P Schmidt

The CCCLM has released the 2020-21 #nighttimeeconomy report. The report highlights the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic had at the beginning of the outbreak, and demonstrates the various support provided to this sector by local governments. lordmayors.org/?p=1589

The annual Rental Affordability Index released today. Low income households are making difficult decisions about whether to pay for housing or other essentials. Report and heatmaps available at bit.ly/3XCXJgi

In recent weeks, four separate reports into homelessness and unaffordable housing issues that are of concern to Australian governments at all levels have been published. Learn more → bit.ly/3VE8Iok

#Go8 is urging the Govt to prioritise visa processing for all international students given the impending commencement of the new academic year so we can return to normal and minimise further disruption, said Chief Exec Vicki Thomson. afr.com/politics/feder…

Our Housing Australia Future Fund is about people. Thousands of new social and affordable rental homes for some of our most vulnerable. The Liberals and Greens should stop standing in the way of support for these Australians and help pass our housing legislation.

Great opportunity for Councils to learn about #localgovernment initiatives in response to #homelessness

We welcome the latest allocations through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program today but are disappointed inner-city #councils aren’t eligible for this round. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3LOOKVe #localgov #infrastructure #auspol

The full agenda for August’s housing and homelessness forum is now live. The affordable networking and collaborative event includes sector experts from AHURI, University of Melbourne, the Centre Against Violence and more. See the full agenda and register now: ow.ly/BeAn50PkfCx

The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) has called on the Senate to pass the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and deliver thousands of affordable homes for key workers and vulnerable Australians. #affordablehousing #cities lordmayors.org/capital-city-l…

Have you seen the schedule for August’s housing and homelessness forum? Hear from #localgovernment housing and social planning experts from City of Melbourne, BrimbankCityCouncil and more. See the full schedule and register now: ow.ly/lsUm50PkfJ2

Everyday more than 122,000 people have no home in Australia. - Almost one in four are children under 18 - One in five are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australians - One in 10 are over 55 In a wealthy nation we can #endhomelessness #HW2023

Excellent start to our National Local Government Community of Practice today in Melbourne as part of National Homelessness Week #HW2023, addressing the role of #localgovernment in #affordablehousing and #housing.

The 2021-2022 Australian #Nighttimeeconomy report is now available. This year's report reflects the resilience in this sector as #cities adapt to their post-pandemic rhythms. lordmayors.org/wp-content/upl…