A Queensland audit has uncovered more than 27 hectares of government land for potential housing.
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Net Zero Authority a lifeline for regional councils
Councils have welcomed the announcement of a legislated Net Zero Authority, saying it will provide crucial support to local communities.
Qld council watchdog raises independence issues: Coaldrake report
A major report on Queensland’s public sector says the OIA highlights issues relating to the independence of integrity bodies.
LGAQ says Workplace platform paying off
LGAQ says the rollout out of Meta’s communications platform has improved the peak body’s visibility and created a local government community.
LGAQ wants safeguards for new spending cap regime
There are concerns local government electoral spending caps will give third parties undue influence.
Corruption watchdog ‘exceeded power’ in case against councillors
A report says Queensland’s public sector corruption watchdog overstepped its powers in relation to a local council.
Norfolk Island Regional Council joins LGAQ
Norfolk Island Regional Council has been granted associate membership of Queensland’s peak local government body.
Local government watchdog accused of empire building as inquiry announced
A mayor has accused Queensland’s OIA of “going rogue” and empire building after the premier announced a parliamentary inquiry into the local government watchdog.
Public inquiry into Logan City corruption probe
A parliamentary committee will inquire into how a corruption probe of Logan City Council was carried out.
One in three Qld councils on the brink
One in three Queensland councils is at risk of becoming financially unsustainable.