Local Government

Red tape reduction

Taskforce providing advice to government about reducing red tape for Queensland councils.
Depreciation taskforce

Tackling the challenges councils face to effectively and accurately manage depreciation costs.
LG Leaders Program

To access the LG Leaders Program and complete your mandatory training, log in to LG Central.
Councillor resources

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Notice of mandatory councillor training

Under section 169A of the Local Government Act 2009 (LGA) and the City of Brisbane Act 2010 (CoBA), all Queensland local government councillors must complete approved councillor training about the responsibilities of councillors. The approved councillor training that all councillors must complete is the Compliance (mandatory) module of the LG Leaders Program, which covers the following three topics:

Code of Conduct
Register of Interest
Conflict of Interest.

This approved councillor training must be completed within 6 months before nominating for a local government election and must include the certificate reference on the nomination form.

Serious penalties may apply for non-compliance including suspension and dismissal as outlined in sections 120 and 122 of the LGA. The department’s chief executive may extend the time allowed to complete councillor training under appropriate circumstances.

The training is provided through an electronic system that identifies each councillor who starts the training and records when the councillor completes the training.

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LG Central

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Local government directory

The Queensland Local Government Directory provides contact details and locality maps for Queensland's 77 local governments.
Registers of interests

A register of interests is important to be able to identify the potential conflicts of interest of councillors, councillor advisors, chief executive officers (CEO) and senior executive officers.