Last week, Mr Lucas proposed streaming council meetings live on the internet, possibly by June.

The plan would involve installing video cameras and audio equipment inside Redland council chambers to relay the footage on to a designated website.

Redland City Council said it had no plan to live-stream meetings.

Chief executive Gary Stevenson said if legislation was passed requiring the council to do so, "then, of course, it will comply".

"This matter has not formally been discussed by the council and given the proximity to the local government elections, it is a matter likely to be discussed with incoming councillors," Mr Stevenson said.

Redland ratepayers would have to pay for the installation of the equipment, which costs Gold Coast ratepayers about $1800 a month for online broadcasts.

They would also have to pay for the council storing the video of the meetings.

Gold Coast City Council first streamed a meeting live on the internet on January 30.

Mr Lucas commended the Gold Coast and said the move would increase councils' "transparency" and would not put a big hole in their budgets.

"This is what already happens in state and federal Parliament and is an important part of accountability and transparency in any democracy," Mr Lucas said.

"For smaller councils, it may be that they just need audio or be able to make audio available.

"Councils will not need top-of-the-line technology to make this happen," he said.

Mr Lucas said the Gold Coast's $1800-a-month bill "pales into insignificance" compared to councils' advertising budgets.

He said it would not be a major expense for councils, such as Redland, which already have CCTV cameras, to install another camera in chambers so the public can watch the meeting.

The Local Government Association of Queensland has slammed the plan, saying it would cost local councils across the state $12million a term.