State Development and Regional Industries Committee
OrganisationReferenced in 2 bills
Local Government (Councillor Conduct) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
This bill reforms Queensland's councillor conduct complaints system based on a parliamentary committee inquiry that found the system was too slow and resource-intensive. It also strengthens councillor conflict of interest rules, introduces compulsory training for councillors, modernises advertising requirements, and makes amendments to support the Queen's Wharf Brisbane development.
Local Government Electoral and Other Legislation (Expenditure Caps) Amendment Bill 2022
This bill introduces spending caps for Queensland local government elections, limiting how much candidates, political parties and third parties can spend on campaigning. It was prompted by the Crime and Corruption Commission's Operation Belcarra findings about uneven financial competition in council elections and implements recommendations from a parliamentary committee inquiry.