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Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 (LAPSED)
Call for Submissions
Submissions are now closed. Submissions are available under the "View Submissions" tab.
Public briefing
A public briefing was held in Brisbane on Wednesday, 25 October 2017. The proof transcript can be viewed under the "Related Publications" tab.
View: Broadcast
Referral
On 10 October 2017 the Minister for Local Government and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, the Hon Mark Furner MP, introduced the Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017.
View: Minister Furner’s speech introducing the Bill into the Queensland Parliament
View: Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
In accordance with Standing Order 131 of the Standing Rules and Orders of the Legislative Assembly, the Bill was referred to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee (the committee) for detailed consideration. The committee is required to report by Monday, 27 November 2017.
The Bill
The objective of the Bill is to implement the government’s response to the Independent Councillor Complaints Review Panel’s Report ‘Councillor Complaints Review: A Fair, effective and efficient framework’ (the Councillor Complaints Report) to provide for a simpler, more streamlined system for making, investigating and determining complaints about councillor conduct in Queensland.
Inquiry timeline
Submissions closed: Thursday, 26 October 2017 at 2:00pm
Public Briefing: Wednesday, 25 October 2017
Related Publications
| Publication Details | Type | Published Date | Tabled Date | Committee Name |
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Submissions
- 1 - D. Ling
- 2 - Redland City Council
- 3 - Southern Downs Regional Council
- 4 - Moreton Bay Regional Council
- 5 - M. & M. Sealy
- 6 - Crime and Corruption Commission
- 7 - P. Follent
- 8 - Gecko Environment Council Association, Inc.
- 9 - Redlands2030
- 10 - W. Boglary
- 11 - P. Young
- 12 - Wildlife Queensland's Gold Coast and Hinterland Branch
- 13 - Tugun Progress Association, Inc.