The department works closely with local governments to help them build on their capability and capacity. We are looking forward and delivering now by assisting local governments through the provision of timely, accurate advice and quality service to support their performance.

About local government

Find out how the local government system works in Queensland, council services, what mayors and councillors do, your rates and land valuations, and how your council is accountable to the community.

Guide to the Local Government Act

Information and resources to assist local governments in introducing new systems and practices in line with the Local Government Act 2009. This Act replaces the Local Government Act 1993.

Indigenous Councils

Information for and about Indigenous councils including funding opportunities, the Community Governance Improvement Strategy and contact details of Indigenous councils.

Local government directory

Need to contact your local council? Check out our comprehensive directory of maps and contact details for Queensland’s local councils and Aboriginal Shire and Island councils.

Local laws database

Search our database of over 3,000 laws to find out the local laws in your council area.

Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal

The tribunal is an independent entity with the responsibility for determining councillor remuneration and assessing complaints made about councillor behaviour.

Sustainable local government

The department provides advice, expertise and tools to build effective, efficient, sustainable local government with greater capacity and capability and assists their delivery of legislative reforms.

Women in local government

Information and facts about women in local government, including issues they face, how the workforce is evolving, case studies and events.