Who is the local government minister? Federal and every state
Current local government ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the local government portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 8 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers local government. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Local Government ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Catherine KingALP · Member for Ballarat | Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| Federal | Kristy McBainALP · Member for Eden-Monaro | Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and TerritoriesAlso: Minister for Emergency Management | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Ron HoenigALP · Member for Heffron | Minister for Local Government | Shop 117, 747 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW 2018Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Tim RichardsonALP · Member for Mordialloc | Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Minister for Consumer Affairs; Minister for Renters | G01, 557 Main Street, Mordialloc VIC 3195Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Ann LeahyLNP · Member for Warrego | Minister for Local Government and WaterAlso: Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers | PO Box 945, Roma QLD 4455Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Hannah BeazleyALP · Member for Victoria Park | Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Minister for Disability Services; Minister for Veterans; Minister for Volunteering; Minister for Youth; Minister for Gascoyne | 8/660 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Rhiannon PearceALP · Member for King | Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Minister for Emergency Services; Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing | PO Box 1104, Golden Grove Village SA 5125Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Kerry VincentLIB · Member for Prosser Region | Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Minister for Infrastructure and Transport; Minister for Housing and Planning | Shop 1/31 Cole Street, Sorell TAS 7172Electorate office | Write |
| Northern Territory | Steve EdgingtonCLP · Member for Barkly | Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community DevelopmentAlso: Minister for Health; Minister for Mental Health; Minister for Alcohol Policy; Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Minister for Essential Services | PO Box 796, Tennant Creek NT 0861Electorate office | Write |
No minister in Australian Capital Territory has local government in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for local government?
Councils are created under state and territory law, so the state local government minister oversees councils' powers, elections and conduct. The federal government funds councils through grants such as Financial Assistance Grants. The ACT has no councils: the ACT Government delivers local services directly.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Local Government ministers by parliament
Federal local government minister
The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government in the federal government is Catherine King (ALP, Member for Ballarat). Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
The Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories in the federal government is Kristy McBain (ALP, Member for Eden-Monaro), who is also Minister for Emergency Management. Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Bridget McKenzie (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.
New South Wales local government minister
The Minister for Local Government in New South Wales is Ron Hoenig (ALP, Member for Heffron). Write to them at Shop 117, 747 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW 2018.
In opposition, Tim James (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Local Government.
Victoria local government minister
The Minister for Local Government in Victoria is Tim Richardson (ALP, Member for Mordialloc), who is also Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister for Renters. Write to them at G01, 557 Main Street, Mordialloc VIC 3195.
In opposition, Bev McArthur (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Local Government. On the crossbench, Sarah Mansfield (GRN) is Spokesperson for Local Government.
Queensland local government minister
The Minister for Local Government and Water in Queensland is Ann Leahy (LNP, Member for Warrego), who is also Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers. Write to them at PO Box 945, Roma QLD 4455.
In opposition, Nikki Boyd (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Local Government and Water.
Western Australia local government minister
The Minister for Local Government in Western Australia is Hannah Beazley (ALP, Member for Victoria Park), who is also Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Veterans, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth and Minister for Gascoyne. Write to them at 8/660 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100.
In opposition, Kirrilee Warr (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Local Government.
South Australia local government minister
The Minister for Local Government in South Australia is Rhiannon Pearce (ALP, Member for King), who is also Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing. Write to them at PO Box 1104, Golden Grove Village SA 5125.
In opposition, Sam Telfer (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Local Government.
Tasmania local government minister
The Minister for Local Government in Tasmania is Kerry Vincent (LIB, Member for Prosser Region), who is also Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Minister for Housing and Planning. Write to them at Shop 1/31 Cole Street, Sorell TAS 7172.
In opposition, Anita Dow (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Local Government. On the crossbench, Cecily Rosol (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Local Government.
Northern Territory local government minister
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development in the Northern Territory is Steve Edgington (CLP, Member for Barkly), who is also Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Alcohol Policy, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister for Essential Services. Write to them at PO Box 796, Tennant Creek NT 0861.
In opposition, Ed Smelt (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development.
Shadow local government ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on local government and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Bridget McKenzieNAT · Senator for Victoria | Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and TerritoriesAlso: Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Tim JamesLIB · Member for Willoughby | Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Shadow Minister for Veterans; Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Bev McArthurLIB · Member for Western Victoria Region | Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Shadow Minister for Small Business | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Nikki BoydALP · Member for Pine Rivers | Shadow Minister for Local Government and WaterAlso: Shadow Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Services and Volunteers | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Kirrilee WarrNAT · Member for Geraldton | Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Shadow Minister for Fisheries | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Sam TelferLIB · Member for Flinders | Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport; Shadow Minister for Regional Roads; Shadow Minister for Road Safety | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Anita DowALP · Member for Braddon | Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentAlso: Shadow Minister for Tourism & Events; Shadow Minister for Infrastructure; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Ed SmeltALP · Member for Nightcliff | Shadow Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community DevelopmentAlso: Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Community Safety; Shadow Attorney-General and Justice; Shadow Minister for Corrections; Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence; Shadow Minister for Alcohol Policy; Shadow Minister for Racing; Shadow Minister for Housing Construction; Shadow Minister for Lands and Planning; Shadow Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure; Shadow Minister for Essential Services; Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Renewables | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Sarah MansfieldGRN · Member for Western Victoria Region | Spokesperson for Local GovernmentAlso: Spokesperson for Mental Health; Spokesperson for Agriculture; Spokesperson for Rural and Regional Communities; Spokesperson for Water; Spokesperson for Health; Spokesperson for Sustainable Cities and Planning | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cecily RosolGRN · Member for Bass | Greens Spokesperson for Local GovernmentAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health; Greens Spokesperson for Children and Young People; Greens Spokesperson for Community Services; Greens Spokesperson for Corrections and Rehabilitation; Greens Spokesperson for Disability Services; Greens Spokesperson for Preventative Health; Greens Spokesperson for Waste; Greens Spokesperson for Women | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Jamie ChaffeyNAT · Member for Parkes | Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Richie WilliamsonNAT · Member for Clarence | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Hugh JonesALP · Member for Darling Range | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Local Government, Disability Services, Veterans, Volunteering, Youth, Gascoyne | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Andrew BraddockGRN · Member for Yerrabi | Spokesperson for Municipal Services | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Peter CainLIB · Member for Ginninderra | Shadow Minister for City Services | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryGovernment | Tara CheyneALP · Member for Ginninderra | Minister for City and Government Services | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Catherine King MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Ms King,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal local government minister?+
The Hon Catherine King MP (ALP) is the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government in the federal government. The Hon Kristy McBain MP (ALP) is the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories in the federal government, and also Minister for Emergency Management.
Who is the local government minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Ron Hoenig MP, DipLaw (SAB) (ALP) is the Minister for Local Government in New South Wales.
Who is the local government minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Tim Richardson MP (ALP) is the Minister for Local Government in Victoria, and also Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister for Renters.
Who is the local government minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Ann Leahy MP (LNP) is the Minister for Local Government and Water in Queensland, and also Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers.
Who is the local government minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Hannah Beazley MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Local Government in Western Australia, and also Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Veterans and Minister for Volunteering.
Who is the local government minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Rhiannon Pearce MP (ALP) is the Minister for Local Government in South Australia, and also Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
Who is the local government minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Kerry Vincent MLC (LIB) is the Minister for Local Government in Tasmania, and also Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Minister for Housing and Planning.
Who is the local government minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Steve Edgington MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Alcohol Policy.
Who is the shadow local government minister?+
Federally, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie (NAT) is the Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering local government, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state local government minister?+
Councils are created under state and territory law, so the state local government minister oversees councils' powers, elections and conduct. The federal government funds councils through grants such as Financial Assistance Grants. The ACT has no councils: the ACT Government delivers local services directly.
How do I contact the local government minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.