The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has a red tape reduction task force in the wake of the recent state election.

 

The taskforce, due to hold its first meeting in May, will publish a report in July into burdensome bureaucratic practices and other areas where savings should be made.

 

LGAQ Greg Hallam said the taskforce won't be pulling any punches when it publishes the report, saying that it will investigate both local and council matters.

 

The taskforce is made up of both local government professionals and planning, building, licensing and environmental health experts.