Local Government Finance Professionals (LGFP)

About Us

The Local Government Finance Professionals of Queensland (LGFP) represents financial and accounting professionals in Queensland Local Government.  The Association was originally formed in 1980 as the Local Government Accountants Association of Queensland (LGAA).  Our name was changed in late 2011 to better reflect the nature of our membership across Queensland councils.

The Association provides a forum for members to discuss the various opportunities and challenges which arise in the local government finance industry and across local government generally.  The Association has forged strong relationships with key stakeholders including the Queensland government, Queensland Audit Office, Queensland Treasury Corporation and the Institute of Public Works Engineering Qld (IPWEAQ) which ensures that the voices of our members are heard.

View our Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 and Constitution. 

The Association is committed to high standards of ethical conduct and transparent management of conflicts of interest via its Conflicts of Interest Policy.

LGFP Committee

LGFP is governed by a Committee elected at the Association’s Annual General Meeting. Each member is elected for a three year term. The Committee comprises:

  • President (maximum one (1) consecutive term)
  • Senior Vice President (maximum two (2) consecutive terms)
  • Junior Vice President (maximum two (2) consecutive terms)
  • Secretary (maximum two (2) consecutive terms)
  • Treasurer (maximum two (2) consecutive terms)
  • Immediate Past President ex officio (maximum one (1) consecutive term)
  • Three (3) Committee Members (maximum two (2) consecutive terms).

In addition to the Committee roles, LGFP appoints three non-voting Committee Observers each year to serve a 12-month term.

Calls for nominations to vacancies on the Committee are generally released in early October and close in early November. If required a ballot is held at the Annual General Meeting to elect successful candidates to each vacant position.

LGFP Committee Members

President – Andrea Ellis, Livingstone Shire Council

Immediate Past President – Michael Shave, Shave & Brett Pty Ltd

Senior Vice President – Toni Skillington, Western Downs Regional Council

Junior Vice President – Narelle Ballini, Brisbane City Council

Secretary – Jessica Rossow, Gladstone Regional Council

Treasurer – Zoe Behrendt, Isaac Regional Council

Committee member – Kaylene Sloman, Boulia Shire Council

Committee member – Brodie Saw, Brisbane City Council

Committee member – Oliver Pring, Gympie Regional Council

Observer – Jo Gowans, Charters Towers Regional Council

Observer – Jade Nacario, Carpentaria Shire Council

Observer – Donna Gregory, City of Moreton Bay

For any enquires relating to the Association, please contact LGFP’s Office & Events Coordinator, Kylie Harris on email: admin@lgfp.org.au