The National Growth Areas Alliance is the peak body for local governments in Australia’s fast-growing outer cities and suburbs.

It represents more than five million people, united by the shared experiences of population growth rates at double the national average and long-term under-investment in vital infrastructure.

Today on the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy speaks with the Chair of the group, Cr Matthew Deeth from Wollondilly Shire Council in NSW; and the NGAA’s CEO Bronwen Clark to discuss a range of issues faced by growth councils across the country - including their role in meeting housing demands, infrastructure delivery and the challenges of climate change.

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