Local Government Areas of Queensland
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The Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Queensland, Australia are the areas for which particular Local Government authorities, generally known as "Councils" have the responsibility to provide local government services. Determining the size and shape of the Local Government Areas is the sole responsibility of the Queensland Government and in the past many local government areas have been amalgamated or abolished, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Despite this, many of the local government areas date back to the start of the twentieth century, as shown on a 1909 map.[1]
There are three classifications of local government in Queensland:
- Cities (predominantly urban or suburban areas)
- Regional Councils (created following amalgamations in 2008) and;
- Shires (predominantly rural or outer suburban areas).
Other than Brisbane City Council, there are no practical differences between these types of local governments - the differences are only in name and reflect historical differences between the various types of local government prior to the enactment of the current law that regulates local government in the state of Queensland, the Local Government Act (Qld) 1993. Brisbane City Council has its own Act of Parliament, the City of Brisbane Act 1924.
In addition twelve Aboriginal Councils are administered under the Local Government Act; before January 2007 there were only two — Aurukun Shire Council and Mornington Shire Council — the rest underwent transition to full Shire council status in January 2007.[2] Many were later amalgamated during the 2008 election. The "Torres Strait Island Regional Council" also has special recognition.
The Queensland Minister of Local Government and Planning, Andrew Fraser, announced a complete review of all Queensland local government area boundaries (other than Brisbane City Council) by the Local Government Reform Commission, to be completed prior to the 2008 local government elections.[3] The amalgamation was decided in 2007 and went ahead before the local elections, but federally funded plebiscites on the change were still be held.
As of March 2008 there are 74 Local Government Areas in Queensland. The councils prior to the amalgamation are listed below. Under each LGA is listed recommended action regarding amalgamation.[4]
| Contents | Top · 0–9 · A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
[edit] A
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aurukun Shire Council | Aurukun | No boundary change |
[edit] B
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Balonne Shire Council | St George | No boundary change |
| Banana Shire Council | Biloela | |
| Barcaldine Regional Council | Aramac | |
| Barcoo Shire Council | Jundah | |
| Blackall-Tambo Regional Council | Blackall | |
| Boulia Shire Council | Boulia | |
| Brisbane City Council | Brisbane | No boundary change |
| Bulloo Shire Council | Thargomindah | |
| Bundaberg Regional Council | Bundaberg | |
| Burdekin Shire Council | Ayr | |
| Burke Shire Council | Burketown |
[edit] C
[edit] D
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dalby Regional Council | Dalby | |
| Diamantina Shire Council | Bedourie | |
| Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council | Doomadgee |
[edit] E
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Etheridge Shire Council | Georgetown |
[edit] F
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flinders Shire Council | Hughenden | |
| Fraser Coast Regional Council | Hervey Bay |
[edit] G
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Regional Council | Gladstone | |
| Gold Coast City Council | Nerang | Beenleigh area moved to Logan City Council |
| Goondiwindi Regional Council | Goondiwindi | |
| Gympie Regional Council | Gympie |
[edit] H
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hinchinbrook Shire Council | Ingham | |
| Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council | Hope Vale |
[edit] I
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich City Council | Ipswich | Harrisville/Peak Crossing area moved to Scenic Rim Regional Council |
| Isaac Regional Council | Moranbah |
[edit] K
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council | Kowanyama |
[edit] L
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council | Lockhart River | |
| Lockyer Valley Regional Council | Gatton | |
| Logan City Council | Logan Central | |
| Longreach Regional Council | Longreach |
[edit] M
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mackay Regional Council | Mackay | |
| Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council | Mapoon | |
| McKinlay Shire Council | Julia Creek | |
| Moreton Bay Regional Council | Strathpine | Formed from amalgamation of Caboolture Shire Council, Redcliffe City Council and Pine Rivers Shire Council |
| Mornington Shire Council | Gununa | |
| Mount Isa City Council | Mount Isa | |
| Murweh Shire Council | Charleville |
[edit] N
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council | Napranum | |
| North Burnett Regional Council | Gayndah | |
| Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council | Bamaga |
[edit] P
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council | Palm Island | No boundary change |
| Paroo Shire Council | Cunnamulla | |
| Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council | Pormpuraaw |
[edit] Q
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quilpie Shire Council | Quilpie |
[edit] R
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Redland City Council | Cleveland | |
| Richmond Shire Council | Richmond | |
| Rockhampton Regional Council | Rockhampton | |
| Roma Regional Council | Roma |
[edit] S
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Rim Regional Council | Beaudesert | Formed from Boonah Shire Council, most of Beaudesert Shire Council and a small part of Ipswich City Council |
| Somerset Regional Council | Esk | |
| South Burnett Regional Council | Kingaroy | |
| Southern Downs Regional Council | Warwick | |
| Sunshine Coast Regional Council | Nambour | Amalgamation of all of Caloundra City Council, Maroochy Shire Council and Noosa Shire Council |
[edit] T
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tablelands Regional Council | Malanda | |
| Toowoomba Regional Council | Toowoomba | |
| Torres Shire Council | Thursday Island | |
| Torres Strait Island Regional Council | Thursday Island | |
| Townsville City Council | Townsville | Townsville City Council absorbed all of Thuringowa City Council |
[edit] W
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weipa Town Council | Weipa | |
| Whitsunday Regional Council | Proserpine | |
| Winton Shire Council | Winton | |
| Woorabina Aboriginal Shire Council | Woorabinda | |
| Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council | Wujal |
[edit] Y
| Council | Council Seat | Amalgamation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council | Yarrabah |
[edit] See also
Local Government Areas of Queensland prior to March 17, 2008
[edit] Notes
- ^ Queensland, 1909. National Library of Australia
- ^ Aboriginal and Island Councils. Queensland Department of Local Government and Planning. Retrieved on 2007-01-23.
- ^ Local government reform. Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation (Queensland). Retrieved on 2007-04-24.
- ^ Local Government Reform
[edit] References
- Financial status are according to the Financially Distressed Councils Report.
[edit] External links
- Shires of Australia at statoids.com
- Local Government Association of Queensland
- Queensland Government Local Government and Planning website
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