Following the release of the reform report the number of Council’s have been reduced from 156 to 72. The recommendation for Cardwell Shire Council was the following:-

Current local government area – Cardwell Shire Council
Boundary change – Amalgamate with Johnstone Shire
Class and composition – Undivided Regional Council with 6 Councillors + Mayor
Name – Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Further Information

• Stronger Council Web Site – full details of the recommendations made for Cardwell Shire Council
• Local Government Reform Commission -to view full copy of the reform report
• Ministerial Media Statement
• Local Government Association of Queensland Media Statement