OCM 24 FEB 2026 · ITEM 19.2 · RES OCM-26/02-006

Notice of Motion: Putting Ratepayers First: Suspension of Council Travel

Lost 3–6

Proposed to suspend all City-funded interstate and international travel by elected members for six months, or until the Inspector has finalised his actions with the City, whichever is later, with an exception only for Lord Mayor travel the CEO approves as critical.

What it changed. Adds point 3 allowing the Lord Mayor's interstate or international travel where the CEO approves it on a documented business case.

Moved by Raj Doshi, seconded by Catherine Lezer.

Yes

No

Commitments this vote tests

Cut councillor travel costsIn line: a Yes vote

Other votes on this item

Amendments count where they test a commitment. Procedural votes, such as deferring an item, are never counted.

Amended motion suspending City-funded business class interstate and international travel by Elected Members for representational purposes, effective immediately, until the October 2027 ordinary council election.Carried
Suspends City-funded business class interstate and international travel by elected members for representational purposes, effective immediately, until the October 2027 ordinary council election.Carried

Check it yourself

Minutes of 24 Feb 2026, page 147 (City of Perth, PDF)