About Us

Who we are

Council of Mayors South East Queensland (SEQ) was established in 2005 to represent the interests of the fastest growing region in Australia. Representing residents across South East Queensland, member Councils work together to tackle the region’s biggest challenges and leverage opportunities to ensure the region is the best possible place to live, work and play.

In its short history, the Council of Mayors (SEQ) has built a reputation for being an outcome-focused organisation, delivering innovative and strategic benefits for the region. 

Using the collective influence of our member Councils, we help shape positive government policy reform and investment outcomes for SEQ. We work together to explore emerging ideas and deliver solutions which protect and enhance the prosperity of SEQ.

Our member Councils include Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Logan City Council, City of Moreton Bay, Noosa Shire Council, Redland City Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council, Sunshine Coast Council, and Toowoomba Regional Council. 

Our Mission and Values

Our Mission

To consistently deliver better regional funding, policy and collaborative outcomes for the communities of South East Queensland

Core Pillars 

We are the voice of SEQ

Representing the one in seven Australians who call South East Queensland home.

We are thought leaders

Exploring new ways to solve South East Queensland’s challenges and maximise its opportunities.

We are partners in SEQ's future

Forming strategic alliances and delivering tangible outcomes for South East Queensland.

We are innovative, agile and motivated

Adding value for South East Queensland councils and communities.

Value Statements

  • Speak as one region with one voice, using our collective influence to successfully engage key decision makers.
  • Be a trusted and accessible local government partner with a reputation as the voice for member Councils on regional matters impacting South East Queensland.
  • Foster strong relationships that transcend politics.
  • Lead with bold decisions that put people before politics. 
  • Learn, share and grow from experience of comparable regions around the world. 
  • Explore innovative and collaborative solutions which positively support the region’s population and economic growth. 
  • Support a region connected by world-class transit and digital infrastructure that drives the region’s economic connectivity. 
  • Leverage the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a catalyst to deliver tangible local benefits for South East Queensland. 
  • Respond to the region’s growth to maintain and enhance South East Queensland’s unique lifestyle and investment proposition. 
  • Enhance the health, sustainability and economic prosperity of South East Queensland. 
  • Build strategic alliances which build South East Queensland’s profile and support regional economic opportunities. 
  • Facilitate collaboration between SEQ councils on regional issues. 
  • Maintain an efficient, effective and responsive member-focused organisation. 

Our Board of Directors

11 Local Governments working together to consistently deliver better regional funding, policy and collaborative outcomes for the communities of South East Queensland

Download our 2023/2024 Annual Report