On 12 October 2020, new regulations under the Local
Government Act 2009 (Qld) (LGA) and the
City of Brisbane Act 2010 (Qld) (CoB Act)
commenced. The Local Government Legislation (Integrity)
Amendment Regulation 2020 (the New
Regulation) makes various amendments in line with the
changes to the LGA also commenced on 12 October 2020.
Of particular note, the New Regulation includes changes to the
management of council meetings and restricts the ability of a
council to close meetings to the public. Currently, a local
government meeting or committee meeting may close (by resolution)
to discuss:
(a) the appointment, dismissal or discipline of employees;
(b) industrial matters affecting employees;
