Government
Mackay is governed locally by the Mackay Regional Council, a product of the amalgamation of the former City of Mackay, formed in 1869, with surrounding shires. The mayor is Deidre Comerford. Tim Mulherin is the member for the state seat of Mackay and George Christensen is the federal member for Dawson.
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