Local Government Censorship

In reply to the Hon. F. PANGALLO ().17 June 2025).

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The Minister for Local Government has advised:

The Behavioural Standards for Council Members requires that members must, when making public comments including comments to the media, on council decisions and council matters, show respect for others and clearly indicate their views are personal and are not those of their council.

As set out in the behavioural standards, the community expects council members to put personal differences aside, to focus on the work of the council and to engage with each other and council employees in a mature and professional manner.

The Ombudsman acts impartially and is independent of ministers and the government.