Commission of Inquiry

On 19 May 2025, a Commission of Inquiry into Whittlesea City Council was appointed under section 200 of the Local Government Act 2020.

The Commission was established to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of the Council, including to address potentially serious and systemic governance issues within the council and identify necessary improvements to ensure it could function effectively.

The inquiry concluded in September 2025 and the Minister for Local Government tabled the report in Parliament on 14 October 2025. 

View the report

Commission of Inquiry Report - Parliament of Victoria