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Local Government Authority ("LGA")

Local Government Authority ("LGA")

A Local Government Authority (LGA) is the lowest tier of public administration in a country, responsible for governing a specific local municipality, shire, or district. In Australia, local government is the third level of government, is generally run by an elected council operating under the laws of state and territory parliaments.

A local government authority is not referenced in Australia's constitution, despite two proposal to amend the constitution1, 2.

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