- About Us
- Local government and councils
- So you want to be a councillor?
- Councils' accountability
- Planning for the future
- How your council works for you
- Indigenous councils
- Council rates and charges
- Sustainable local government
- Women in local government
- Grants and funding
- Local government comparative information
- Sustainability and reporting
- 2009 Business Improvement Survey
- Other local government organisations
- Local government directory
- Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal
- Laws and codes
- Resources
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.
If you are looking for Planning information, please visit the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning website.
About local government
How the local government system works in Queensland, council services, what mayors and councillors do, rates and land valuations, and how your council is accountable to the community.
Local government directory
Need to contact your local council? Check our directory for maps and contact details. Please note, some information is still being updated with results of the 2012 local government elections.
Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal
The tribunal is an independent entity with the responsibility for determining councillor remuneration and assessing complaints made about councillor behaviour.
Grants and funding
The department administers a number of grants, funding and community partnerships programs for not-for-profit and community organisations, as well as Queensland councils.

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