The Local Government Inspector is required by the law to publish findings and orders made in relation to conduct and specified breaches under the Local Government Act 1995.
This page provides information relating to:
- Adjudicator Findings - Decisions made by adjudicators in relation to conduct breaches, including any sanctions imposed.
- State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) Findings - Outcomes of matters referred to the SAT, including recurrent and specified breaches.
Each entry includes a summary of the breach, the outcome of the investigation or adjudication, and any orders or sanctions applied.
This transparency ensures that the community and sector stakeholders can see how standards are being upheld and enforced.
To view minor breaches found by the Local Government Standards Panel from complaints lodged before 1 January 2026, visit the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety’s Minor breach findings website.
| Reference number | Council member | Local government | Nature of order | Regulation/s breached | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01144 | Cr Shane Van Styn | City of Greater Geraldton | Public Apology | Regulation 20 | Breach |
| 2026-01123 | Cr Chontelle Stone | City of Cockburn | Public Censure and Public Apology | Regulation 17 Regulation 18 | No Breach Breach |
| 2026-01162 | Cr Chontelle Stone | City of Cockburn | Public Censure and Public Apology | Regulation 17 Regulation 18 | No Breach Breach |
| 2026-01059 | Shire President Rob Coales | Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale | No Sanction | Regulation 18 | Breach |
| 2026-01060 | Shire President Rob Coales | Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale | Nil. | Regulation 18 | No Breach |
| 2026-01218 | Shire President Rob Coales | Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale | Nil. | Referred under regulation 6 (Recurrent breach) - Shire Code of Conduct 9(a), (d) and (e) | No Breach |
| 2026-01262 | Shire President Rob Coales | Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale | Nil. | Referred under regulation 6 (Recurrent breach) - Shire Code of Conduct 9(a), (c), (d) and (e) | No Breach |
| 2026-01768 | Shire President Rob Coales | Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale | Nil. | Referred under regulation 6 (Recurrent breach) - Shire Code of Conduct 9(a) and (c) | No Breach |
| 2026-01024 | Cr Jason Weeks | Shire of Gingin | Nil. | Regulation 18 | No breach |
| 2026-01045 | Cr Jason Weeks | Shire of Gingin | Nil. | Regulation 17, Regulation 18 | No breach |
| 2026-01039 | Cr Jenna Siddall | Shire of Wiluna | Nil. | Regulation 18 | No breach |
| 2026-01048 | Mayor Jerry Clune | City of Greater Geraldton | No Sanction | Regulation 17, Regulation 18 | Breach |
| 2026-01071 | Cr Linda Balcombe | Shire of Gingin | Nil | Regulation 18, Regulation 21, Regulation 4 | No breach |
| 2026-01072 | Cr Linda Balcombe | Shire of Gingin | No Sanction | Regulation 4 | Breach |
| 2026-01102 | Cr Linda Balcombe | Shire of Gingin | Nil | Regulation 18 | No breach |
| 2026-01180 | Cr David Dewar | Shire of Chittering | Nil | Regulation 22 | No breach |
| 2026-01181 | Cr Nicholas Grayer | Shire of Chittering | Nil | Regulation 22 | No breach |
| 2026-01182 | Cr Beck Foulkes-Taylor | Shire of Chittering | Nil | Regulation 22 | No breach |
| 2026-01067 | Cr Craig Hyne | Shire of Gingin | Nil | Regulation 18 | No Breach |
| 2026-01023 | Cr Lincoln Stewart | Shire of Gingin | Nil | Regulation 17, Regulation 18 | No Breach |
| 2026-01047 | Cr Lincoln Stewart | Shire of Gingin | Nil | Regulation 17, Regulation 18 | No Breach |
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