Local Government Act 2009.

Country/Territory: Australia
Territorial subdivision: Queensland
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2009 (2018)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide a system of local government in Queensland, and for related purposes.

Subject: Land & soil
Keyword: Local government Institution Land consolidation Land valuation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Traditional rights/customary rights Indigenous peoples
Geographical area: Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract: This Act, consisting of 327 sections divided into eight Chapters and completed by three Schedules, aims to provide for: a) the way in which a local government is constituted and the nature and extent of its responsibilities and powers; and b) a system of local government in Queensland that is accountable, effective, efficient and sustainable. The local government principles are: a) transparent and effective processes, and decision-making in the public interest; b) sustainable development and management of assets and infrastructure, and delivery of effective services; c) democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful community engagement; d) good governance of, and by, local government; and e) ethical and legal behaviour of councillors and local government employees.
Full text: English
Website: www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Local Government Regulation 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2019)

Keyword: Local government, Institution, Land consolidation, Land valuation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX