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Council backs early exit for councillors eyeing state politics

Southern Downs Regional Council narrowly voted on Wednesday to back a bid to cut terms short for councillors who nominate for state parliament. (File/AAP Image)
By Jeremy Cook

A proposal to cut councillor terms short in the event they nominate and campaign for election to Queensland parliament has […]

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