We’re responsible for making sure Victorian councils follow the Local Government Act 1989.
As part of our role, we:
- accept and investigate complaints about council operations, including councillors and council staff
- monitor governance and compliance with the Act
- provide guidance and education for councils
- encourage transparency and accountability across the sector
The Chief Municipal Inspector
Dr John Lynch is the Chief Municipal Inspector and head of the Inspectorate. Find out more about John and his role.
Make a complaint
If you have a concern about a local councillor, council staff member or election matter, you can:
- lodge an online complaint
- contact our complaints hotline on 1800 469 359
Freedom of Information request
You can request access to public data held by the Local Government Inspectorate. Find out how to make a request on our Freedom of Information page.
Reviewed 27 January 2020