Qantas club memberships have been given out to five Brisbane Councillors, in their roles as committee chairmen, for travelling on business.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has admitted he does not know if the memberships are used for personal use, but says they are provided as a “part of the package” to ensure travels taken in their role are supported.

These memberships include access to private lounges and corporate memberships are available to purchase for up to one or two years.