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Home / Our Council/Governance and Transparency

Governance and Transparency

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is committed to open, accountable and transparent decision-making.

This section explains how Council operates and how information can be accessed.

Leadership and Structure

Learn how Council is structured and how decisions are implemented.

Privacy and Security

How Council protects and manages personal information.

Publication Scheme

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Administrative Access

Access your personal information without a formal application where possible.

Disclosure Log

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Public Interest Disclosure

Report wrongdoing and learn about protections for disclosers.

Right to Information

Council is committed to being open and transparent.

Our commitment 

Council is committed to transparency, protecting information and making decisions in the public interest. 

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