Inquiry Into Council Complaints

State to run inquiry into how to deal with squabbling councillors

Queensland deals with roughly 1000 complaints about local councillors each year, with some deeming the system broken entirely.

Inquiry Into Council Complaints

Local Government Minister Ann Leahy June 4, 2026 A Parliamentary Inquiry has begun into the effectiveness of the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) and Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the bodies which handle complaints against local councillors. The inquiry – by the Local Government, Small Business and Customer Service Committee – will consider if any changes are necessary to the Local Government Act 2009. A State Government spokesperson said…

Councillor conduct laws under microscope

Queensland’s councillor complaints and disciplinary system is set for a major review, with the State Government launching a Parliamentary Inquiry into the framework that governs the conduct of elected local representatives. The inquiry will examine the operation and effectiveness of the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) and the Councillor Conduct Tribunal, amid long-running concerns from some in local government that the current system is…