Local Government Change Commission
OrganisationReferenced in 3 bills
Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
This bill reforms Queensland's local government laws to reduce red tape and empower councils. It simplifies conflict of interest rules, removes lower-level conduct complaints from the formal system, gives councils more control over senior staff appointments, and streamlines electoral processes.
Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 2 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill implements the second stage of reforms following the Crime and Corruption Commission's Operation Belcarra investigation into local government corruption. It strengthens electoral donation disclosure, introduces mandatory candidate training, tightens conflict of interest rules, and applies the same accountability framework to Brisbane City Council that applies to all other Queensland councils.
Local Government Electoral and Other Legislation (Expenditure Caps) Amendment Bill 2022
This bill introduces spending caps for Queensland local government elections to create fairer campaigns. It limits how much candidates, political parties, and third parties can spend on advertising and other campaign activities, and requires detailed disclosure of campaign finances.