Local Government Minister
Role / OfficeReferenced in 2 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.
20/11/2025· 2nd reading to be moved· Hon A Leahy MP
Government & ElectionsRegional QueenslandFirst Nations
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COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
This bill extends Queensland's COVID-19 emergency laws until 30 September 2021 and gives local governments more flexibility during the pandemic. It covers extensions to temporary regulations across many areas of life, allows councils to adjust rates outside normal budget cycles, and creates new rules for holding COVID-safe local government elections.
11/3/2021· PASSED· Hon S Fentiman MP
Government & ElectionsHealthSafety & Emergency
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