Your Council
Budget
Cairns Regional Council's 2026/27 Budget was handed down at a Special (Budget) Meeting on Wednesday 17 June 2026
Mayor & Councillors
Cairns Regional Council comprises a popularly elected mayor and nine elected divisional councillors.
Role of Council
Discover what Council and Councillors do, how it is structured, how its work is funded and what jobs are available within Council.
Transparency Portal
The Transparency Portal is an online portal that puts detailed financial and other Council performance data at the community’s fingertips.
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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