The issue of short term accommodation like Airbnb was discussed at the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference in Gladstone. The LGA delegates are seeking the state government to come up with a clear policy for managing short term accommodation. See more in the Sunshine Coast Daily including comments from Noosa […]
Property developer donation ban to take effect from NOW
(Source: Felicity Caldwell, Brisbane Times) A bill has been introduced banning political donations from property developers at a local and state level. It takes effect from Thursday, 12 October 2017, despite the bill not yet being passed. Property developers will be banned from donating money to state and local government […]
PREMIER ANNOUNCES TOUGH NEW MEASURES
The Premier has responded to the CCC s Operation Belcarra report with a commitment to modern, fair, transparent and accountable local government. Please see the media release following. The Palaszczuk Government is considering the 31 recommendations handed down today by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) in its report on […]
CCC – RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY
Following on from calls for more transparency and integrity the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has released the Operation Belcarra Report with a wide range of recommendations for improvement. Please see the CCC media release and follow the link to the report. The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has […]
Council’s Veil of Secrecy
A report in the Courier Mail this week highlights the lack of transparency and openness in the Ipswich City Council as the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) continues its proceedings. The veil of secrecy and corruption allegations have led to the CEO standing down with Gary Kellar former Logan Council […]



