Redland City Council recorded the highest number of complaints among all local governments in Queensland last year, prompting the state to intervene. A governance adviser has now been appointed to assist the council in improving its administrative and ethical standards.
According to the Queensland Department of Local Government, the adviser will guide council members on compliance, transparency, and conflict resolution. The move follows continuing concerns about internal governance practices and repeated misconduct allegations.
State authorities emphasized that the goal of this appointment is to help the council regain public trust and ensure accountability in decision-making. Local residents have voiced frustration over issues such as community engagement, planning disputes, and perceived lack of responsiveness.
“The adviser’s role is not to replace elected representatives but to support them in building better processes and restoring integrity,” a department spokesperson stated.
The Redland City Council has acknowledged the oversight and expressed willingness to cooperate with the adviser to implement recommended reforms. The initiative reflects a broader push by the Queensland government to strengthen local governance standards across the state.
Author’s summary: A governance adviser was appointed to Redland City Council after it received the most complaints in Queensland, aiming to fix governance issues and restore community confidence.