Allowances & expenses for the Mayor and Councillors

The Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal is responsible for setting the values of allowances payable to Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors

On 7 March 2022, the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal, under section 23A of the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal and Improving Parliamentary Standards Act 2019 (Vic), issued Determination No. 01/2022 regarding allowances for Mayors, Deputy Mayors, and Councillors in Victoria.

This Determination applies to all Mayors, Deputy Mayors, and Councillors across the 79 Councils in Victoria. It establishes a base allowance for each Council member, with the amount varying based on their role (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, or Councillor) and the specific allowance category assigned to their Council.

Additionally, the Determination includes provisions for a remote area travel allowance, along with eligibility criteria for claiming it.

The Tribunal is mandated to annually adjust the allowance values.

Further Information regarding the Tribunal and Determination (including current allowance) is available on the State Government website.

Reimbursement of expenses

Council is committed to supporting Councillors to effectively undertake their duties by providing appropriate resources. Expenses can be claimed in respect of:

• travel
• car mileage
• childcare
• information and communication technology
• conferences and training.