Gold Coast GovernmentFederal, State and Local Government
The Gold Coast is a City in the State of Queensland, which belongs to the Commonwealth of Australia.
Gold Coast residents and visitors are governed under three tiers of bureaucracy:
- Federal Government (responsible for things like major highways and defence),
- State Government (looks after schools, police and hospitals)
- Local Government (roads, libraries, swimming pools etc.)
Navigating the interplay between local, state, and federal laws can be intricate. You might encounter situations where inquiries directed to your local Councillor get redirected to another governmental body that holds authority over matters beyond the Council's purview.
For additional information about your local representative, please visit the section on Mayor & Councillors.
Gold Coast City Council
The Gold Coast City Council region stretches from Beenleigh in the north, down to Coolangatta in the south, and Springbrook and Ormeau in the west. The area has 14 divisions and residents in each division elect a Councillor to represent their community's needs. All Gold Coast City residents elect the Mayor every 4 years.
Until 1995 the Gold Coast region had a conglomeration of local governments - the first meeting of the Gold Coast City Council in its present state was held on March 24th 1995.
Gold Coast City Council Contacts
Telephone (local area only): 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326)
General number: 07 5582 8211
Mailing address: Attn: Mr Dale Dickson (CEO), City of Gold Coast, PO Box 5042, Gold Coast MC 9729
Website: http://www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au
Administration Centres
City of Gold Coast Administration Centres are open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note: You may contact the Council of the City of Gold Coast 24x7. Outside of normal operating hours, please press '1' to be diverted to the After Hours Emergency Service number.
Nerang
833 Southport-Nerang Road, Nerang 4211
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or (07) 5582 8211
Fax: (07) 5596 3653
Bundall
8 Karp Court, Bundall 4217
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or (07) 5582 8211
Fax: (07) 5596 3653
Branch Offices
City of Gold Coast Branch Offices are open Monday to Friday, however check the Council website for individual opening hours.
Broadbeach Office
61 Sunshine Boulevard, Mermaid Waters 4218
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or 07 5582 8211
Burleigh Heads Office
Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or 07 5582 8211
Coolangatta Office
Level 1, The Strand, Corner Marine Parade and Dutton Street, Coolangatta 4225
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or 07 5582 8211
Palm Beach Office
22 Eleventh Avenue, Palm Beach 4221
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or 07 5582 8211
Southport Office
47 Nerang Street, Southport
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or 07 5582 8211
Upper Coomera Office
90 Reserve Road (corner Reserve and Abraham Roads), Upper Coomera 4209
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or 07 5582 8211
Helensvale
Corner Lindfield Road and Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale 4212
Phone: 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or 07 5582 8211
More Information
- View the official explanation of how the Queensland Government works
- Visit the Gold Coast City Council website
- Find your local member of Federal Parliament
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