Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) A local government has, in the exercise of its jurisdiction, all the powers of an individual.
(2) A local government may, for example--
(a) enter into contracts; and
(b) acquire, hold, deal with and dispose of property; and
(c) charge for services and facilities it supplies, other than a service or facility for which a regulatory fee may be fixed; and
(d) do other things necessary or convenient to be done in the exercise of its jurisdiction.
(3) A local government also has the powers given to it under this or another Act.
(4) A local government may exercise its powers inside and outside its territorial unit.
(5) A local government may exercise its powers outside the State and outside Australia.
(6) A local government may exercise its powers in its own name.