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Local government legislation

The Department administers the following legislation to provide for the good governance of all Queensland local governments. It ensures local governments are accountable, effective, efficient and sustainable.

Title of principal Act Purpose of principal Act Latest amendments to principal Act Subordinate legislation Latest amendments to subordinate legislation
City of Brisbane Act 2010 The purpose of this Act is to provide for the way in which the Brisbane City Council is constituted and the unique nature and extent of its responsibilities and powers and a system of local government in Brisbane that is accountable, effective, efficient and sustainable. Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 1 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018 No.9

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Local Government Bulletin		 City of Brisbane Regulation 2012 Local Government Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 2017 SL No. 65

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Local Government Bulletin
Local Government Act 2009 The purpose of this Act is to provide for the way in which a local government is constituted and the nature and extent of its responsibilities and powers and a system of local government in Queensland that is accountable, effective, efficient and sustainable. Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 1 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018 No.9

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Local Government Bulletin

Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018 No.8

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Local Government Bulletin 		Local Government Regulation 2012










Proclamation – Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (commencing certain provisions)		 Local Government Legislation Amendment Regulation (No.1) 2017 SL No. 65

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Local Government Bulletin
Local Government Electoral Act 2011 The purpose of this Act is to ensure the transparent conduct of elections of councillors of Queensland's local governments. Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 1 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018 No.9

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Local Government Bulletin		 Local Government Electoral Regulation 2012 Local Government Electoral (Transparency and Accountability in Local Government) Amendment Regulation 2017 SL No. 127

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Local Government Bulletin
Local Government (Dissolution of Ipswich City Council) Act 2018 The purpose of this Act is to dissolve the Ipswich City Council and provide for the appointment of an interim administrator to act in place of the councillors of the Ipswich City Council and for related purposes.

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