[no bill text published] Payment restrictions for suspended council members

Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

Assembly

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Suspended council members get no pay, allowances, or benefits while suspended.
People who publish illegal campaign material on a council website commit an offence.
People appointed to a prospective council have immunity from civil or criminal liability for acts done in good faith.
Council CEOs and principal members must share compliance review reports with other council members.
Councils must keep annual reports available at their public office.
Councils must post proposed by-laws and an explanation of their effect on their website.
Councils must post land sale notices on their website at least 21 days before an auction.
Councils must publish notices regarding rates on their website.

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