Councillor fined
A local government councillor has been found guilty by the Magistrates Court of one count of breaching confidentiality under the Local Government Act 1995 (LG Act) with respect to a minor breach complaint.
On 9 October 2024, the councillor was fined $750 (suspended) and was granted a spent conviction. The Court also made an order waiving the operation of section 2.22(1)(b) of the LG Act. Accordingly, the councillor is not disqualified from office.
In noting the successful prosecution, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) reminds all local government council members of the need to ensure they are aware of and comply with their obligations under the LG Act.