In making a decision about the remuneration to be paid to mayors, deputy mayors and councillors, the tribunal must have regard to the provisions about entitlements and responsibilities of councillors of local governments under the Local Government Act 2009, as well as community expectations about what is an appropriate level of remuneration in the circumstances.

Consultation program in 2011

The Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal will determine by 1 December 2011 the remuneration to be paid in the 2012 calendar year to mayors, deputy mayors and councillors for all councils (except Brisbane City Council). This year, the Tribunal has also decided to conduct a complete review of the categories of local governments as well as the categories to which each council is assigned.

To have regard to community expectations, the Tribunal is currently calling for submissions from local governments, interested groups and members of the public.

Submissions can be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or posted to:

Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal
PO Box 15009
CITY EAST QLD 4002

Submissions close 5 pm Friday, 2 September 2011 to allow the Tribunal sufficient time to consider the responses before making its determination by 1 December 2011.

Please note, the information collected will be retained as required by the Public Records Act 2002 and is subject to the Right to Information Act 2009.