Queensland

Qld LGA 2009

Formally: Local Government Act 2009 (Qld)

LGA 2009 (Qld), Act No. 17; Ch. 7, Part 2; Local Government Regulation 2012

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Sunshine Score: 47/100 (moderate)
47/100

Sunshine Score

47/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 2 days, online posting required
Public Comment Not required, remote allowed
Closed Sessions 6 permitted categories
Minutes Required, online posting required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
2 days
Special Meetings
3 days
Emergency Meetings
0 hours

Online posting: Required

Notice of ordinary meetings must be given at least 2 business days before the meeting (Local Government Regulation 2012). Agendas must be published on the council's website and available at the council's principal office.

Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed

Public Participation

Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed

Not statutorily mandated. Public participation arrangements are set by council's meeting procedures under the Local Government Regulation 2012.

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Allowed
Public Remote Comment
Allowed

Remote participation provisions introduced during COVID-19 pandemic. Permanent status requires verification against current Regulation 2012.

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances

Permitted Categories

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes
Publication Deadline
10 days

Online posting: Required

Content requirements: Draft minutes must be made available within 10 days after each meeting on the council's website and at the council's public office.

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Any person; ratepayers; members of the public
Enforcement Body
Office of the Independent Assessor; Councillor Conduct Tribunal

Sources & References

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The specific rules for Queensland may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.