Councillor Allowances

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

The values of allowances payable to a Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Councillor are inclusive of any Superannuation Guarantee Contribution amount, or equivalent, that may be payable under Commonwealth law, and are adjusted annually by the Determinations made by the Tribunal.

The annual allowances, including superannuation contribution, for Wyndham City Councillors are set out below:

Councillor Allowances

The annual allowances, including superannuation contribution, for Wyndham City Councillors effective from 1 July 2025 are set out below:

Councillor Allowances

  • ​the Mayoral allowance is $142,661
  • the Deputy Mayor allowance is $71,329
  • The Councillor allowance is $41,992

Policy

Council has adopted the Councillor Expenses and Entitlements Policy which outlines the resources/support to be provided to the Mayor and Councillors, and the expenses that may be claimed in the performance of their duties as elected representatives of the community.

For more information on how Wyndham City staff assist and support the Mayor and Councillors, see:

Councillor Expenses and Entitlements Policy 2024

Reports: Councillor Expenses

Council publishes details of the Councillor expenses in its Annual Report as required by the Local Government Act and associated Regulations.  Following a recent review of the Councillor Expenses and Entitlements Policy, Council has also resolved to publish the reimbursement of Councillor expenses on the Council website every six months.

 

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