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Advocacy Advisory Committee — 2025-12-08
2. 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submissions
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
2. 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submissions
This is a report concerning the 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submissions containing Councils advocacy priorities for the City of Ipswich.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”
Recommendation
That the Advisory Committee note the proposed 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submissions.
DISCUSSION
Chief Executive Officer (S onia Cooper) arrived at the meeting at 2.42 pm.
The committee discussed the 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submission. Discussion included updates in relation to the following:
· Elected Reps Working Group - Councillors provided feedback on their discussions with State and Federal Members
· Better Bus Network
· Critical and Enabling Infrastructure, including the Warrego, Cunningham and Centenary Highways
· Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area
· Ipswich Central Second River Crossing
· Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor
· Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games opportunities
· Inland rail
Move into Closed Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 2 titled 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submissions, specifically the second river crossing.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Martin
Madden
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 2.56 pm.
Move into Open Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Martin
Madden
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 3.13 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich · Springfield Central
3. Synthetic athletics track update
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
3. Synthetic athletics track update
This is a report concerning activity to progress consultation and analysis on the most viable locations for a synthetic athletics track in the City of Ipswich.
Recommendation
That the report on the Synthetic Athletics Track Update be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
Dion Collins (Managing Director from ROSS Planning) attended the meeting to discuss the current considerations and options of the synthetic athletics facility site assessments.
Move into Closed Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 3 titled Synthetic Athletics Track Update.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Martin
Madden
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 3.37 pm.
During discussion of this matter in closed session Councillor Andrew Antoniolli declared that he is a Patron of the Ipswich Vigoro Association.
Move into Open Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the meeting move into open session .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Martin
Madden
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 4.08 pm.
4. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be scheduled for February/March 2026.
5. GENERAL DISCUSSION (within the purpose and scope of the committee)
Mentions: Ipswich
5 New Item (Committees) - 50-cent connected region initiative
5.1 50-cent connected region initiative
Mayor Teresa Harding tabled a joint letter from the Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council and the Mayor of Lockey Valley Regional Council seeking support for progressing the 50-cent connected region initiative, and in particular, for advancing regional rail connectivity through a stages extension of passenger rail from Rosewood to Withcott.
ACTION
This matter to be discussed at a future councillor briefing session.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic left the meeting at 4.11 pm.
· Feedback on funding request for Redbank Plains Road and Sinnathamby Bridge.
· North Ipswich Reserve.
Mentions: Redbank Plains Road · Rosewood · Redbank Plains · North Ipswich
5.2 New Item (Committees) - Update on the Normal Street Bridge
5.2. Update on the Norman Street Bridge
ACTION
Chief Executive Officer to advise next steps at a future meeting.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 2.30 pm.
The meeting closed at 4.20 pm.
Mentions: Normal Street · Norman Street
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).