Mornington Shire Council

Mornington Shire was formed in 1978, situated in the Gulf of Carpentaria in North West Queensland covering a landmass of approximately 1274km² and has a population of approximately 1143 permanent residents.

The Shire comprises of the twenty-two islands that make up the Wellesley Island, with Mornington Island, Bentinck Island, and Sweers Island the largest. The Shire is arguably one of the most remote and isolated Local Governments in Northern Australia.