In local news, people hoping to be elected as councillors in Queensland could be limited to a campaign spending cap of up to $20,000, under reforms proposed by the state government.
The suggested changes, detailed in a release last night, includes compulsory preferential voting, mandatory training for all candidates, proportional representation in undivided council, and campaign spending caps.
Brisbane City Council would also lose its right to information exemption for its establishment and co-ordination committee, commonly referred to as civic cabinet.
Council opposition leader Peter Cumming says the proposed changes will ensure consistency across all levels of government.