Local Government Liaison Group
OrganisationReferenced in 2 bills
Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
This bill reforms how complaints about local government councillors are handled in Queensland. It creates an Independent Assessor to investigate complaints instead of council CEOs, establishes a Councillor Conduct Tribunal for misconduct hearings, and introduces a mandatory code of conduct for all councillors outside Brisbane.
15/2/2018· PASSED with amendment· Hon S Hinchliffe MP
Government & Elections
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Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
This bill creates a new, independent system for handling complaints about Queensland councillors. It sets up an Independent Assessor to investigate complaints, a Councillor Conduct Tribunal to hear serious cases of misconduct, and a Local Government Remuneration Commission to set councillor pay. The changes apply to every Queensland council except Brisbane City Council.
10/10/2017· Lapsed· Hon M Furner MP
Government & ElectionsJustice & Rights