The City of Port Lincoln recognises the importance of transparency in council decision making and the need to provide a fair, objective and consistent process for the internal review of council decisions.

An internal review is a process established under section 270 of the Local Government Act 1999 that enables any person affected by a decision to seek an internal review of a decision of the Council, Council employee or other persons acting on behalf of the Council.

Council will consider the availability of the internal review on a case by case basis and against the Council's Internal Review of Council Decisions Policy [PDF].

You are strongly encouraged to use the application form Internal Review of Council Decision Application [PDF]  in making an application for internal review. An application for review must be accompanied by payment of a prescribed fee determined by the Minister, currently $20.00.

Applications for an Internal Review must:

• be made in writing to Council's Chief Executive Officer at one of the following:

Email: plcc@plcc.sa.gov.au

By post:

City of Port Lincoln
PO Box 1787
PORT LINCOLN SA 5606

In person:
Level One, Civic Centre, 60 Tasman Terrace
PORT LINCOLN SA 5606

• be made within six calendar months of the making of the decision of which the review is sought
• specifically request an internal review;
• provide full details of the decision of the internal review including the:
  • decision;
  • date of the decision;
  • details of the person or body that made the decision;
  • reasons for seeking an internal review;
• provide your name and contact  details; and
• comply with Councils Internal Review of Council Decisions Policy

Need more information

If you have any questions regarding Section 270 Internal Reviews, please contact:

City of Port Lincoln
Corporate & Community Team
9:00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday 
Phone: 8621 2300 
Email: plcc@plcc.sa.gov.au