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Council — 2025-08-28
7.1. Petition - Declare a Climate Emergency
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7.1
Petition - Declare a Climate Emergency
Resolution C2025/00/541
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the petition be received and referred to the relevant Council department for investigation and a report back to the appropriate committee meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9. Public Participation
0 New Item (Council) - Public Participation
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Public Participation
Jane Cochrane and Val Wheatley (Ipswich Climate Action Group) presented a public participation matter in relation to Declaring a Climate Emergency in support of the petition submitted at Item 7.1.
Resolution C2025/00/542
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the public participation matter – Declare a Climate Emergency - be received and referred to the relevant committee in line with the petition submitted at Item 7.1.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
10. Matters of Public Interest
Mentions: Ipswich
10.1 New Item (Council) - Federal Economic Reform Roundtable Submission
Federal Economic Reform Roundtable Submission
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic acknowledged the recommendations made toward the Federal Economic Reform Roundtable.
11. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
At 9.21 am Councillor Jacob Madsen arrived at the meeting room.
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor David Martin informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 2 of Item 15.4 of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee titled Major Community Event Sponsorship – Brassall Christmas in the Park.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor David Martin used to be a volunteer member of the Brassall Christmas in the Park committee.
Councillor David Martin invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Paul Tully that Councillor David Martin may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor David Martin may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Madden
Councillor David Martin did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
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In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Andrew Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 2 of Item 15.4 of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee titled Major Community Event Sponsorship – Brassall Christmas in the Park.
The nature of the interest is that he was previously a volunteer at the Brassall Christmas in the Park event.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision process.
It was moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Jim Madden that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Martin
Madden
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli did not take part in the vote on this matter.
The motion was put and carried.
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12. Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Brassall
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 30 July 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2025/00/543
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 30 July 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
13. mayoral Minute
Nil
14. Business Outstanding – iNCLUDING cONDUCT mATTERS AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Nil
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
15.1. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.1
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Resolution C2025/00/544
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025 .
At 9.29 am Councillor Jim Madden left the meeting room.
At 9.30 am Councillor Jim Madden returned to the meeting room.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 22 July 2025 be confirmed.
2 iGO Ipswich Transport Strategy 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
iGO Ipswich Transport Strategy 2025
Recommendation
That Council approve the iGO Ipswich Transport Strategy 2025 Summary Report and the iGO Ipswich Transport Strategy 2025 Technical Report.
Mentions: Ipswich
3 Personal Tributes in Council's Open Space and Road Network - Assessment of application for Mrs Doris Jeffrey
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Personal Tributes in Council's Open Space and Road Network - Assessment of application for Mrs Doris Jeffrey
Recommendation
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That Council approve the application for a Personal Tribute to commemorate the late Mrs Doris Jeffrey.
4 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report June 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report June 2025
Recommendation
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of June 2025 be received and the contents noted.
5 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Recommendation
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
6 Exercise of Delegation Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6
Exercise of Delegation Report
Recommendation
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 1 July 2025 to 29 July 2025 be received and the contents noted.
15.2. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.2
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed an amendment to the Recommendation as follows:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025 subject to the following amendments:
Item 7 titled Terms of Reference – Annual Review, deletion of the word ‘Attachment 2’ and insertion of the word ‘as tabled’ which includes the amendments as follows:
1. Page 1 – Addition of reference to Multicultural Advisory Committee
2. Page 5 – Removal of the word ‘standing’ to make clearer that it also applies to advisory committees
3. Page 7 – Replacement of ‘councillors’ with ‘members’
4. Page 16 – Placeholder inserted for Multicultural Advisory Committee Annexure once adopted.
The seconder agreed to the proposed amendment.
Resolution C2025/00/545
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025 subject to the following amendment:
Item 7 titled Terms of Reference – Annual Review, deletion of the word ‘Attachment 2’ and insertion of the word ‘as tabled’ which includes the amendments as follows:
1. Page 1 – Addition of reference to Multicultural Advisory Committee
2. Page 5 – Removal of the word ‘standing’ to make clearer that it also applies to advisory committees
3. Page 7 – Replacement of ‘councillors’ with ‘members’
4. Page 16 – Placeholder inserted for Multicultural Advisory Committee Annexure once adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Updated Revised Ipswich City Council Terms of Reference - tabled at the meeting
This block motion adopts all items of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Mentions: Ipswich
1 Proposed Disposal of Valuable Non-Current Land Assets
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 1
Proposed Disposal of Valuable Non-Current Land Assets
Recommendation
That Item 1 titled Proposed Disposal of Valuable Non-Current Land Assets be deferred for consideration at the September Finance and Governance Committee meeting.
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 22 July 2025 be confirmed.
3 Disposal of Easements over Council Land to Energex Limited for Electricity Works in White Rock
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Disposal of Easements over Council Land to Energex Limited for Electricity Works in White Rock
Recommendation
A. That Council resolve pursuant to Section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) that the exemption referred to in Section 236(1)(b)(i) of the Regulation applies for the disposal of interest in Part of Land at:
(i) 119 Explorers Road, White Rock, more particularly described as Lot 1098 on SP339201; and
(ii) 1 Wheeler Street, White Rock, more particularly described as Lot 998 on SP339200,
(“the Land”), by way of Easement agreements for electricity works purpose between Council and Energex Limited.
B. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council resolve to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the proposed Easements as detailed in Recommendation A, for electricity works purpose.
Mentions: Explorers Road · Wheeler Street
4 Repeal of Previous Council Decisions for Proposed Acquisitions of Land in Ripley and Flinders View
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
Repeal of Previous Council Decisions for Proposed Acquisitions of Land in Ripley and Flinders View
Recommendation
A. That the previous decision of Council, as per Item No. 4 of the Finance and Governance Committee on 18 February 2025 and adopted at the Council Ordinary meeting of 27 February 2025 , be repealed.
B. That the previous decision of Council, as per Item No. 16.6 adopted at the Council Ordinary meeting of 12 September 2024 , be repealed.
Mentions: Ripley · Flinders View
5 Procurement of Library Resources
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Procurement of Library Resources
Recommendation
A. That pursuant to Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council establish Preferred Supplier Arrangements for the provision of Library Collection Resources with the suppliers detailed in Confidential Attachment 1 -VP456168 Recommendation To Award (RTA) - Library Collection Resources (A11711423) of this report.
B. That pursuant to Section 233(8) of the Regulation, Council resolve that it is satisfied that a term longer than two (2) years will result in better value for Council.
C. That under the Preferred Supplier Arrangement, Council’s estimated spend will be $4.3M excluding GST over the entire five (5) year term, being a term of three (3) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional one (1) year plus one (1) year terms.
D. That Council may enter into a contractual arrangement with any of the suppliers mentioned in confidential Attachment 1.
E. For those individual contractual arrangements that exceed $2,000,000 excluding GST, pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
6 Minor Amendments to Fees and Charges - Planning and Development
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Minor Amendments to Fees and Charges - Planning and Development
Recommendation
That the proposed amendments to Fees and Charges for planning and development, as outlined in Attachment 1, be adopted.
7 Committee Terms of Reference - Annual Review
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
Committee Terms of Reference - Annual Review
Recommendation
That the revised Ipswich City Council Standing and Advisory Committees Terms of Reference (Attachment 2) be adopted.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.3. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.3
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Resolution C2025/00/546
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(07) of
19 August 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Community and Sport Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 22 July 2025 be confirmed.
2 Active and Healthy program evaluation 2024-2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 2
Active and Healthy program evaluation 2024-2025
Recommendation
That the Active and Healthy Program Evaluation 2024-2025 be received and the contents be noted.
3 Ipswich Libraries Survey Report
Community and Sport Committee – Item 3
Ipswich Libraries Survey Report
Recommendation
That the Ipswich Libraries Survey Report 2024-2025 be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.4. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.4
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025 .
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed the following amendment in relation to his declaration of interest in the report of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025:
That the words ‘member’ and ‘committee’ be removed from the declaration so that the conflict reads:
The nature of the interest is that he was previously a volunteer of the Brassall Christmas in the Park event.
The mover and seconder of the motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Resolution C2025/00/547
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025 subject to an amendment to Councillor Antoniolli’s declaration of interest as follows:
That the words ‘member’ and ‘committee’ be removed from the declaration so that the conflict reads:
The nature of the interest is that he was previously a volunteer of the Brassall Christmas in the Park event.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Mentions: Brassall
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 22 July 2025 be confirmed.
2 Major Community Event Sponsorship - Brassall Christmas in the Park
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Major Community Event Sponsorship - Brassall Christmas in the Park
Recommendation
That Council provide Major Community Event Sponsorship of $15,000 per event (excl. GST) to Brassall Christmas in the Park Inc. for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Brassall Christmas in the Park events (total support of $45,000 excl. GST across the multi-year agreement).
Mentions: Brassall
3 Nicholas Street Precinct - July 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
Nicholas Street Precinct - July 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Recommendation
That the July 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
4 Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 August 2025
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 August 2025
Recommendation
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 August 2025.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 8 May 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Advocacy Advisory Committee held on 8 May 2025 be confirmed.
2. Amendments to Significant Projects policy, procedure, brief and criteria
Recommendation
A. That the Advocacy Advisory Committee review the updated Advocacy for Significant Projects Policy for endorsement and progression to Economic and Cultural Development Committee and Council for approval and adoption.
B. That the Advocacy Advisory Committee note the updated draft list of Locally Significant Projects compiled following initial meetings with Councillors.
3. Addition to the Regionally Significant Project list - Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games opportunities
Recommendation
That the Advocacy Advisory Committee endorse the addition of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a Regionally Significant Project.
Action
That the Economic Development Manager and Advocacy Lead provide the committee with examples of Rockhampton’s advocacy approach to attracting rowing to the region.
4. Leveraging 2032: Venue Audit for Elite Training Readiness
Recommendation
A. That the Committee note the progress made as part of Outcome 7: Pre-Games Training Opportunities (Venues, Team Attraction) through the delivery of a venue audit of Council and non-Council sporting venues.
B. That the Committee note the opportunity for a potential team attraction brochure based on the venue audit shortlisting, promoting venues with Games training capabilities.
ACTION
The Economic Development Manager to coordinate the following:
· Councillors to provide any feedback relating to venues or suggestions for further venues.
· Continue assessment of non-council venues and provide a further updated list to a future meeting.
· A map of Ipswich facilities and where each are located that includes the proximity to Brisbane, Gold Coast and other venues.
General Manager (Community, Cultural and Economic Development) to provide some examples of the incentives and investment that Gold Coast City Council and potentially Sunshine Coast Regional Council is offering for team attraction.
ADVOCACY COMMUNICATION PLAN
The committee discussed the process for establishing a proposed advocacy communication plan.
ACTION
The Economic Development Manager to develop an advocacy communication plan that outlines key actions for council including a calendar of events for the next three years and for regular correspondence with relevant ministers.
RECONVENING OF IPSWICH Elected RepresentativeS Working Group
ACTION
The Chief Executive Officer to review the previous Terms of Reference for the Ipswich Elected Representatives Working Group and provide an updated version to all councillors with a view to reconvening these meetings.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Resolution C2025/00/548
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(06) of 22 July 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 22 July 2025 be confirmed.
2 2025 Get Ready Queensland Week
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
2025 Get Ready Queensland Week
Recommendation
That the report on 2025 Get Ready Queensland Week be received and the contents noted.
3 Resource Recovery Strategy and Implementation Plan Review
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
Resource Recovery Strategy and Implementation Plan Review
Recommendation
That Council approve the updated and new actions proposed within the Resource Recovery Strategy and Implementation Plan Review, and the update Pillars, in accordance with the statutory update of Council’s Resource Recovery Strategy.
4 Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Quarterly Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4
Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Quarterly Report
Recommendation
That the quarterly report on the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive be received and the contents noted.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.00 am to reconvene at 10.30 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.30 am
16. Officers’ Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for July 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for July 2025
Resolution C2025/00/549
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of July 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
16.2. Q4 Annual Plan 2024-2025 Quarterly Performance Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Q4 Annual Plan 2024-2025 Quarterly Performance Report
Resolution C2025/00/550
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Quarter 4 Annual Plan 2024-2025 Quarterly Performance Report be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
16.3. Monthly Financial Performance Report - July 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
Monthly Financial Performance Report - July 2025
Resolution C2025/00/551
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 July 2025, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
16.4. Ipswich City Council - 2026 Council and Committee Meetings Calendar
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.4
Ipswich City Council - 2026 Council and Committee Meetings Calendar
Resolution C2025/00/552
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
A. That the 2026 Council and Committee Meeting dates and times be adopted as detailed in Attachment 1 and as outlined below:
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE
MEETING DAY AND TIME
MEETING DATES
Council Ordinary Meeting
Thursday 9.00 am
* Special Meeting for adoption of budget at 9 am
29 January 2026
26 February 2026
26 March 2026
30 April 2026
28 May 2026
25 June 2026
30 June 2026*
30 July 2026
27 August 2026
24 September 2026
29 October 2026
26 November 2026
10 December 2026
28 January 2027
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets
Tuesday 9.00 am
*Meetings held on a Thursday
17 February 2026
17 March 2026
21 April 2026
19 May 2026
16 June 2026
13 August 2026*
15 September 2026
15 October 2026*
17 November 2026
2 December 2026
Finance and Governance
Tuesday - 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee or such later time as determined by the preceding committee
*Meetings held on a Thursday
17 February 2026
17 March 2026
21 April 2026
19 May 2026
16 June 2026
13 August 2026*
15 September 2026
15 October 2026*
17 November 2026
2 December 2026
Community and Sport
Tuesday - 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Finance and Governance Committee or such later time as determined by the preceding committee
*Meetings held on a Thursday
17 February 2026
17 March 2026
21 April 2026
19 May 2026
16 June 2026
13 August 2026*
15 September 2026
15 October 2026*
17 November 2026
2 December 2026
Economic and Cultural Development
Tuesday - 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Community and Sport Committee or such later time as determined by the preceding committee
*Meetings held on a Thursday
17 February 2026
17 March 2026
21 April 2026
19 May 2026
16 June 2026
13 August 2026*
15 September 2026
15 October 2026*
17 November 2026
2 December 2026
Environment and Sustainability
Tuesday - 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee or such later time as determined by the preceding committee
*Meetings held on a Thursday
17 February 2026
17 March 2026
21 April 2026
19 May 2026
16 June 2026
13 August 2026*
15 September 2026
15 October 2026*
17 November 2026
2 December 2026
B. That the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and all Councillors, be authorised to amend the Council and Committee meeting dates if required, with notification of any amendment in accordance with section 254B(4) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
Mentions: Ipswich
17.1. Notice of Motion - Addition of Members to Advocacy Advisory Committee
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Addition of Members to Advocacy Advisory Committee
Resolution C2025/00/553
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council approve the inclusion of Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Antoniolli as members of the Advocacy Advisory Committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17.2. Notice of Motion - Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation to the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors' Forum, Dubai
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation to the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors' Forum, Dubai
Resolution C2025/00/554
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council approves Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic’s participation in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation to the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Dubai.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17.3. Notice of Motion - Major Sporting Events to the City of Ipswich
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
17.3
Notice of Motion - Major Sporting Events to the City of Ipswich
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
1. That Council notes the value of major sporting events to the City of Ipswich, particularly in terms of economic benefit, community pride, and national profile.
2. That Council enter into negotiations with Supercars for Event Sponsorship to support Ipswich being selected as a venue in the 2026 Supercars Championship calendar.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic proposed the following amendment to Recommendation 2:
2. That Council engages with Queensland Raceway, through a Councillor Briefing Session, to ascertain what support it may be able to offer to secure and or support Ipswich as a venue in the 2026 Supercars Championship calendar.
The seconder agreed to the proposed amendment to Recommendation 2.
Resolution C2025/00/555
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
1. That Council notes the value of major sporting events to the City of Ipswich, particularly in terms of economic benefit, community pride, and national profile.
2. That Council engages with Queensland Raceway, through a Councillor Briefing Session, to ascertain what support it may be able to offer to secure and or support Ipswich as a venue in the 2026 Supercars Championship calendar.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
18. Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 10.50 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
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