New misconduct definitions and Tribunal powers for local councillors
Local Government Amendment (Targeted Reform) Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Serious councillor misconduct is now defined as using authority for personal gain; it also includes using undue influence on others
The Director can refer a councillor to the Tribunal if their conduct may be serious misconduct
The Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decides if a councillor broke the code of conduct
Councillors face fines of up to 50 penalty units for breaking conduct rules
The Director can demand records and documents about council governance
The Minister can issue a charter on how councils should perform their functions
Fines of up to 10 penalty units apply to anyone who fails to publish alternative voting procedures