The NSW local Government sector is supported by several commissions and tribunals that provide oversight, accountability and expert advice. These bodies play a vital role in maintaining strong governance, fair decision‑making and the effective operation of councils across the state.
The Local Government Pecuniary Interest and Disciplinary Tribunal is now a responsibility of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
The Local Government Boundaries Commission is an independent statutory authority which examines matters referred by the Minister for Local Government and the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government.
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) began 3 independent reviews of local government in late 2012 and delivered its final reports in 2019.
The primary function of the Local Government Grants Commission is to make recommendations to the Minister for Local Government on the allocation of general purpose grants to local governing bodies in New South Wales under the provisions of the Commonwealth Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995.
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) hears matters relating to councillor misconduct and breaches of the pecuniary interest provisions of the Local Government Act 1993. This function has now been transferred to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
More information
Contact the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal:
- phone: 1300 006 228
- email: [email protected]
- mail: NCAT Occupational Division – Level 10, John Maddison Tower,
86 – 90 Goulburn Street Sydney NSW 2000