A Melbourne councillor has been suspended after making racist remarks online.

City of Hume councillor Jack Medcraft posted a link on Facebook to a story about alleged police brutality on Wednesday, referring to the victim who was of African appearance as "chocolate lips".

Councillor Jack Medcraft. Credit:Luke Hemer

The comments sparked widespread backlash prompting the council to investigate a series of complaints made by members of the public.

Hume mayor Geoff Porter issued a statement on Monday revealing Cr Medcraft, the council's first Indigenous representative, had been suspended for two council meetings over his comments.