Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has signalled changes to local government laws to stop councillors voting for projects after receiving donations from developers.

Ms Palaszczuk said she was concerned by last night's Four Corners revelation that Gold Coast Deputy Mayor Donna Gates had voted in favour of development applications linked to her campaign donors nearly 30 times since last year's election, acknowledging a potential conflict of interest each time.

"I'm not going to pre-empt the Crime and Corruption Commission's (CCC) report [into local council matters], however I do believe that there is widespread community concern about some of those allegations that were raised last night," Ms Palaszczuk said.

"I think there are concerns about conflicts of interest, I think there are concerns about the nexus between developer donations and councillors voting.

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"To see councillors voting when they have been receiving donations is of concern … so we take those issues very seriously.

"These allegations need to be addressed and we will await the outcome of the CCC report and we will act swiftly once that report comes down."

Cr Gates said she would support a review of developer donations.

"When it creates a negative perception, as this has obviously done, it's time for a change because we don't want to be viewed that way," she said.

"What I'm disappointed about is the impact on the city; not me personally or my brand.

Donna Gates said she always "acted transparently and in accordance" with relevant laws. ( AAP: Dan Peled )

"I've been compliant with the Act and I will continue to comply."

Cr Gates said donations from developers had never influenced the way she voted on matters before council.

"I certainly feel that I give my heart to my job and I put the community's interest first every time," she said.

"I represent the growth corridor — there's a lot of applications and I'm doing my best for the people I represent.

"I will continue to participate while the legislation allows me to and I'll continue to put the views of the community forward. That's why I'm in there.

"It's never been an influence. I have not been conflicted. You only have a conflict of interest if you feel you have one."

Four Corners has been told Jackie Trad is heading the charge for a ban on developer donations. ( ABC News: Giulio Saggin )

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said the Government would not make a decision on banning developer donations until after the CCC report was released.

"I think that anyone who saw Four Corners last night is right to question whether or not our system is strong enough, is robust enough to make sure that conflicts of interest — when it comes to political donations and development decisions — are adequate," Ms Trad said.

"It's right to be concerned by the allegations in the media report, but it's also prudent to be guided by the investigation and the recommendation that will be made by the CCC in coming weeks."

The CCC is currently finalising its investigation into allegations about the conduct of candidates for several councils at last year's local elections.

Operation Belcarra also looked into whether candidates in the Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Ipswich and Logan elections, "unlawfully influenced a council decision in relation to a development application in favour of a donor".

Speaking to Four Corners before the launch of public hearings in April, CCC chairman Alan MacSporran QC said there was a lack of transparency and accountability in local government in Queensland.