Councillor support and expenses
Allowances
The Local Government Act 2020 (The Act) provides for the payment of an annual allowance to the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and Councillors in accordance with a Determination of the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal.
The annual allowance values set by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal (from 1 July 2024) are $109,114 for the Mayor, $54,558 for the Deputy Mayor and $34,028 for all other Councillors.
The Act also prescribes an additional payment to the Mayor and Councillors equivalent to the superannuation guarantee that may be paid to the Councillor as either an addition to their allowance or paid into their nominated superannuation fund (at the discretion of the Councillor).
Expenses
Section 41 of the Act requires Council to adopt and maintain an expenses policy in relation to the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for Councillors and members of Delegated Committees.
The Hobsons Bay Councillor Support and Expenses Policy(PDF, 374KB) was developed to assist the Mayor and Councillors in understanding the administrative support, resources and facilities available to assist them perform their duties, and describes the out-of-pocket expenses that may be reimbursed.
Details of individual net Councillor expenditure will be updated and made available on Council’s website monthly.
Councillor expenses incurred during the current Council term (2020-2024) are publicly available on the Council website. The register of Councillor expenses prior to 2020 is available upon request.
For any questions regarding the Hobsons Bay Councillor Support and Expenses Policy please contact a member of Council’s Governance team on 9932 1000 or by emailing governance@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Councillor Expenses July 2024 to June 2025(PDF, 100KB)
Councillor Expenses July 2023 to June 2024(PDF, 159KB)
Councillor Expenses July 2022 to June 2023(PDF, 176KB)
Councillor Expenses July 2021 to June 2022(PDF, 174KB)
Councillor Expenses July 2020 to June 2021(PDF, 184KB)
Councillor Expenses July 2019 to June 2020(PDF, 192KB)