Legal dispute leads to misconduct finding against former deputy mayor

A former Qld deputy mayor is challenging a CCT finding of misconduct.

18 July, 2021

We’re not out to get you: council watchdog

Queensland’s councillor conduct watchdog has responded to concerns its powers are being weaponised.

17 May, 2021

Lewd comments, horseplay earn councillor $4,000 fine

A former Qld councillor has been fined after his appearance on a reality TV show.

18 March, 2021

Mayor ‘breached trust’ in land acquisition talks

A tribunal found a regional Queensland Mayor made dishonest comments during landholder negotiations.

20 January, 2021

Qld local govt watchdog can’t keep up with complaints

The Queensland OIA is buckling under the weight of more than 1,000 councillor complaints.

8 December, 2020

Qld watchdog probes misuse of social media by councillors

Queensland local councillors now have social media guidelines designed to protect them against themselves.

15 April, 2019