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Council — 2025-09-25
0 New Item (Council) - PRAYER FOR PEACE
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Mayor Teresa Harding presented the 33rd Prayer for Peace speech from Mayor Akio Maekawa (Ipswich’s Japanese sister city) and 2025 Prayer for Peace letter from Ipswich to Mayor Akio Maekawa of Nerima City.
Attachments
1. 33rd Prayer for Peace speech by Nerima Mayor Akio Maekawa (Ipswich’s Japanese sister city) ⇨
2. 33rd Prayer for Peace letter from Mayor Harding to Mayor of Nerima City ⇨
9. Public Participation
Nil
10. Matters of Public Interest
Nil
11. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
Nil
12. Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Ipswich
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 28 August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2025/00/279
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
28 August 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(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.1
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution C2025/00/280
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025 with the exception of Item 4.
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(08) of 16 September 2025, as listed below, with the exception of Item 4, as resolutions of Council:
1 Capital Investment in Provisional Projects - Procedure
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 1
Capital Investment in Provisional Projects - Procedure
Recommendation
That the report be received and the contents noted.
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 19 August 2025 be confirmed.
3 Provisional Projects Approval
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Provisional Projects Approval
Recommendation
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 3 – Disability Access Improvements near Bill Paterson Oval at Limestone Park, Ipswich $58,000
2. Division 4 – Installation of a Speed Awareness Sign along Lobb Street, Churchill $20,000
Mentions: Lobb Street · Ipswich · Churchill
4 Personal tributes in council's open space and road network - Assessment of application
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Personal tributes in council's open space and road network - Assessment of application
Resolution C2025/00/281(IPAAC)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That the subject of this report read Personal Tributes in Council’s Road Network – Assessment of Application.
B. That the contents of the report be received and noted.
C. That the installation of a personal tribute on Flinders Drive, is not supported, as the request does not meet the policy requirements.
D. That the applicant be advised of the outcome of this report and the reasons that the applications did not meet the policy requirements.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Flinders Drive
5 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report July 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report July 2025
Recommendation
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of July 2025 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 30 July 2025 to 28 August 2025 be received and the contents noted.
7 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 7
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Recommendation
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
15.2. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.2
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution C2025/00/282
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
As per Recommendation B of Item 8 the supplier is Allencon Pty Ltd – ABN 87 117 278 047
This block motion adopts all items of the Finance and Governance Committee
No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1 Proposed Disposal of Valuable Non-Current Land Assets
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 1
Proposed Disposal of Valuable Non-Current Land Assets
Recommendation
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tenders for the disposal of land as described in Attachment 1, to the Purchaser(s).
B. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that an exception at section 236(1) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of land as described in Attachment 1.
C. That for each sale, Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Purchaser(s) at an approximate sale price no less than the market value of the land (excluding GST), payable to Council.
D. That 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.
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 19 August 2025 be confirmed.
3 Amendment of Council Resolutions for Proposed Acquisitions of Land for Ripley and Fischer Road Upgrades
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Amendment of Council Resolutions for Proposed Acquisitions of Land for Ripley and Fischer Road Upgrades
Recommendation
A. That the decision of Council of 24 October 2024 (Resolution Number: C2024/08/290(FAGCC) relating to Recommendation A of Item 7 of the Finance and Governance Committee of 15 October 2024 titled Proposed Acquisitions of Land for INF04658 Ripley Road Upgrade – Cunningham Highway to Fischer Road , be amended by replacing the original Confidential Attachment 1 with an updated Confidential Attachment 5 outlining the revised area requirement for the land acquisitions.
B. That the decision of Council of 28 January 2025 (Resolution Number: C2025/00/273 relating to Recommendation A of Item 16.4 of the Council meeting of 28 January 2025 titled Proposed Acquisition of Land for INF04659 Fischer Road Upgrade , be amended by replacing the original Confidential Attachment 1 with an updated Confidential Attachment 5 outlining the revised area requirement for the land acquisition.
Mentions: Cunningham Highway · Fischer Road · Ripley Road · Ripley
4 Future of Old Tallegalla School, 2 Tallegalla Two Tree Hill Road, Tallegalla
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
Future of Old Tallegalla School, 2 Tallegalla Two Tree Hill Road, Tallegalla
Recommendation
That pursuant to Section 228(3)(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that it would be in the public interest to invite expressions of interest for disposal of leasehold interest in land (trustee lease) at 2 Tallegalla Two Tree Hill Road, Tallegalla more particularly described as Lot 557 and Plan CC3651 for community purpose.
Mentions: Tallegalla Two Tree Hill Road · Tallegalla
5 Conflict of Interest for Employees Policy Review
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Conflict of Interest for Employees Policy Review
Recommendation
That the amended Conflicts of Interest for Employees Policy as outlined in Attachment 3, be adopted.
6 Procurement - Variation to Contract for Provision of Commercial Cleaning
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Procurement - Variation to Contract for Provision of Commercial Cleaning
Recommendation
A. That the contractual arrangement (Council contract 13902) with Total Building Maintenance (Supplier) for the Provision of Commercial Cleaning be varied as follows:
(i) Add a final extension of six (6) months (from
1 December 2025 to 31 May 2026);
(ii) to approve increase in expenditure from $10,500,000.00 excluding GST to approximately $12,500,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term;
B. That Council enter into a deed of variation with the Supplier to appropriately amend the existing contractual arrangement.
C. That 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.
7 Procurement: Significant Contracting Plan - Tivoli Sporting Complex Upgrade and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve New Sports Facility
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
Procurement: Significant Contracting Plan - Tivoli Sporting Complex Upgrade and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve New Sports Facility
Recommendation
That pursuant to Section 221 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Council make and adopt the Significant Contracting Plan for Tivoli Sporting Complex Upgrade and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve New Sports Facility as detailed in Attachment 1.
Mentions: Tivoli · Redbank Plains
8 Procurement: Intersection Upgrade – Ripley Road & Reif Street, Flinders View
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8
Procurement: Intersection Upgrade – Ripley Road & Reif Street, Flinders View
Recommendation
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. VP465457 for the provision of Intersection Upgrade – Ripley Road and Reif Street, Flinders View.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier identified in the confidential Attachment 1 for the lump sum amount of two million, seven hundred sixty-eight thousand, one hundred sixty-eight dollars ($2,768,168.00) excluding GST and the contingency amount as listed in confidential Attachment 1.
C. That 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.
Mentions: Reif Street · Ripley Road · Ripley · Flinders View
9 Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Intelligent Traffic System Infrastructure (Traffic Signal Maintenance)
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9
Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Intelligent Traffic System Infrastructure (Traffic Signal Maintenance)
Recommendation
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender VP430214 for the provision of Intelligent Transport System Infrastructure to the recommended supplier detailed in Attachment 1.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier, Council’s estimated spend of $10.5M excluding GST, being a term of two (2) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) X two (2) year terms, total term being six (6) years.
C. That 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.
10 Report - Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 21 August 2025
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 10
Report - Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 21 August 2025
Recommendation
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of
21 August 2025.
11 Monthly Financial Performance Report - August 2025
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 11
Monthly Financial Performance Report - August 2025
Recommendation
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 August 2025, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
15.3. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.3
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution C2025/00/283
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(08) of
16 September 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(08) of 16 September 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Community and Sport Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 19 August 2025 be confirmed.
2 Customer Services Report Card 2024 - 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 2
Customer Services Report Card 2024 - 2025
Recommendation
That the Customer Services Report Card 2024 - 2025 be received and the contents be noted.
3 Indigenous Accord Outcomes Report 2020 - 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 3
Indigenous Accord Outcomes Report 2020 - 2025
Recommendation
That the report concerning the status of the Indigenous Accord 2020 - 2025 be received and the contents noted.
4 Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 28 August 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 4
Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 28 August 2025
Recommendation
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of
28 August 2025.
5 Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 2 September 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 5
Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 2 September 2025
Recommendation
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 2 September 2025.
6 Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 2 September 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 6
Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of 2 September 2025
Recommendation
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of
2 September 2025.
15.4. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.4
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution C2025/00/284
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2025(08) of 16 September 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 Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 19 August 2025 be confirmed.
2 Major Community Event Sponsorship - Redbank Plains Community Christmas Carols
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Major Community Event Sponsorship - Redbank Plains Community Christmas Carols
Recommendation
That Council provide Major Community Event Sponsorship of $15,000 ex GST per event to Redbank Plains Community Christmas Carols for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Redbank Plains Community Christmas Carols events (total support of $45,000).
Mentions: Redbank Plains
3 Nicholas Street Precinct - August 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
Nicholas Street Precinct - August 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Recommendation
That the August 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
4 Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy K2 Venue (37 Nicholas Street)
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy K2 Venue (37 Nicholas Street)
Recommendation
A. That Council enter into an Agreement for Lease and associated documentation of the Agreement for Lease with the proposed lessee for Tenancy K2 of the Venue Building (impacting part of Lot 1 on RP209886) (“Tenancy K2”) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (under the commercial terms detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Senior Project Manager).
B. That conditional upon Council satisfactorily executing the Agreement to Lease with the proposed lessee, (contained in recommendation A of this report), Council enter into a lease for Tenancy K2 with the proposed lessee (as detailed in the confidential report and attachments by the Senior Project Manager).
C. That Council note, in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in the Tenancy K2 to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 1(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in Tenancy K2 (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).
D. That 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 at Recommendation A and B.
E. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025
Resolution C2025/00/285
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(08) of 16 September 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(08) of 16 September 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on
19 August 2025 be confirmed.
2 2025 Sustainable Ipswich Program Overview
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
2025 Sustainable Ipswich Program Overview
Recommendation
That the report providing an Overview of the 2025 Sustainable Ipswich Program outlining the program of events and opportunities, as well as councillor engagement opportunities, be received and noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
3 Greenovate - Securityholders Update - August 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
Greenovate - Securityholders Update - August 2025
Recommendation
A. That the reports of Greenovate, as attached to this report, be noted.
B. That in accordance with Rule 7.2 (a) of the Greenovate Constitution, and clause 5.2 (a) of the Securityholders Agreement, together with Logan City Council and Redland City Council, Ipswich City Council agree to appoint the candidate referenced in Confidential Attachment 4 as an Independent Director of Greenovate Pty Ltd A.C.N. 672 812 154 for a period of 3 years as detailed in Confidential Attachment 4 to this report.
C. That the Chief Executive Officers of the 3 securityholders be authorised to negotiate and finalise the remuneration and terms of engagement for the proposed Director as outlined in section 6 of this report.
D. That on the winding up of Greenovate, the Confidential Attachments 1, and 3 to the report titled Greenovate – Securityholder Update – August 2025, be deemed confidential and be treated as such in accordance with sections 171 and 200 of the Local Government Act 2009 and, the documents be placed in the public records.
E. That Confidential Attachment 2 to the report titled Greenovate – Securityholder Update – August 2025, be deemed confidential and be treated as such in accordance with sections 171 and 200 of the Local Government Act 2009 and that in accordance with clause 13.2 (a) of the Securityholders Agreement, until permission is obtained from all parties to the Securityholders’ Agreement to place this document in the public records.
F. That Confidential Attachment 4 to the report titled Greenovate – Securityholder Update – August 2025, be deemed confidential and be treated as such in accordance with sections 171 and 200 of the Local Government Act 2009 and that the document remains confidential.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.6. Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(03) of 20 August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
15.6
Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(03) of 20 August 2025
Resolution C2025/00/286
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(03) of 20 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 Audit and Risk Management Committee
No. 2025(03) of 20 August 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 May 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 May 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 14 May 2025 be confirmed.
2 2025 Draft Annual Financial Statements
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 2
2025 Draft Annual Financial Statements
Recommendation
That the draft unaudited 2024-2025 Annual Financial Statements as detailed in Attachment 1 be received and noted.
3 2025-2026 Budget
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 3
2025-2026 Budget
Recommendation
That the Committee receive and note the information provided relating to the 2026 budget and long-term financial forecast.
4 People and Culture Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 4
People and Culture Update
Recommendation
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive a verbal update on key matters relating to People and Culture.
5 Asset Management – Risk and Effective Asset Management Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 5
Asset Management – Risk and Effective Asset Management Update
Recommendation
A. That the report titled ‘Asset Management – Risk and Effective Asset Management Update’ be received and noted.
B. That a ‘discussion’ agenda item be included at the November Audit and Risk Management Committee meeting for an overview presentation on the new Asset Management Plans as well as the Asset Data and Information Management Plan.
6 Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 6
Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Report
Recommendation
That the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office quarterly report be received and noted.
7 iVolve Program Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 7
iVolve Program Update
Recommendation
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee note the current status of the iVolve Program and associated Projects.
8 Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper and Presentation - August 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 8
Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper and Presentation - August 2025
Recommendation
That the Queensland Audit Office briefing paper and presentation be received and noted.
9 Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 5 May 2025 to 11 August 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 9
Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 5 May 2025 to 11 August 2025
Recommendation
That the report be received and the recommendations in Attachments 3, 4 and 5, be considered finalised and archived.
10 Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 10
Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance
Recommendation
That the report on Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance be received and the contents noted.
11 Information Management Uplift Program Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 11
Information Management Uplift Program Update
Recommendation
That the report be received and the contents noted.
12 ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 12
ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Recommendation
That the ICT Steering Committee progress report be received and the contents noted.
13 Cyber Security Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 13
Cyber Security Update
Recommendation
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note this update report on Cyber Security.
14 Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 14
Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Recommendation
That the report on workplace health and safety KPI’s and initiatives for the Audit and Risk Management Committee be received and noted.
15 Insurance and Risk Management Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 15
Insurance and Risk Management Report
Recommendation
That the Insurance and Risk Management Report for the period 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 be received and contents noted.
Adjourn Meeting
Resolution C2025/00/287
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:00 am to reconvene at 10.20 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.20 am.
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Resolution C2025/00/288
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the purpose of granting leave of absence for Mayor Teresa Harding to be on the record for the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee and the Finance and Governance Committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17.4 New Item (Council) - Granting Leave of Absence for Mayor Teresa Harding
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Granting Leave of Absence for Mayor Teresa Harding
Resolution C2025/00/289
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That a leave of absence be granted for Mayor Teresa Harding for the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee of 16 September 2025 and the Finance and Governance Committee of 16 September 2025.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Resumption of Meeting Procedures
Resolution C2025/00/290
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That provision of these meeting procedures be resumed to continue with the order of business.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
16. Officer’s Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for August 2025
Resolution C2025/00/291
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of August 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. Appointment of New Independent Members to the Audit and Risk Management Committee
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Appointment of New Independent Members to the Audit and Risk Management Committee
Resolution C2025/00/292
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That the Council approves the appointment of two external independent members to the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
B. That the Council approves that Ms Kerry Phillips and Ms Mel Jacobs be appointed for a four-year term with the possibility of a further final extension of four years in line with the current Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Redbank Plains Road and Sinnathamby Boulevard bridge
Resolution: Moved by Councillor David Martin:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Redbank Plains Road and Sinnathamby Boulevard bridge
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor David Martin:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That the Chief Executive Officer write to the Director-General of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, and the Mayor write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg MP seeking:
A. Reinstatement of Redbank Plains Road as a State-controlled road.
B. A commitment from the State Government to confirm responsibility for the 4-laneing of the Sinnathamby Boulevard bridge over the Centenary Highway at Springfield Central in accordance with the current State government responsibility for bridges over State highways.
Councillor Martin proposed an amendment to Recommendation B.
B. A commitment from the State Government to confirm responsibility for the 4-laneing of the Sinnathamby Boulevard bridge over the Centenary Highway at Springfield Central.
The seconder of the motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Resolution C2025/00/293
Moved by Councillor David Martin:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That the Chief Executive Officer write to the Director-General of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, and the Mayor write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg MP seeking :
A. Reinstatement of Redbank Plains Road as a State-controlled road.
B. A commitment from the State Government to confirm responsibility for the 4-laneing of the Sinnathamby Boulevard bridge over the Centenary Highway at Springfield Central.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Jonic Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Centenary Highway · Redbank Plains Road · Sinnathamby Boulevard · Redbank Plains · Springfield Central
17.2. Notice of Motion - Asset and Infrastructure Services Capital Works Program Timeline
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Asset and Infrastructure Services Capital Works Program Timeline
Resolution C2025/00/294
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Ipswich City Council amend the AIS Capital Works Program Timeline as follows:
END OCTOBER
· Councillors provide requests for projects to be considered for inclusion to capital delivery program.
END NOVEMBER
· Planning teams and branch managers consult with those Councillors who have provided requests for projects to be considered for inclusion to capital delivery program as to these requests as well as planning teams branch managers capital delivery program requests.
END JANUARY
· Department SMT’s review requests and provide draft capital delivery to the Executive Leadership Team and Corporate Finance.
· Draft to be in line with financial allocation provided by Corporate Finance.
END MARCH
· ELT and Corporate Finance provide draft budget incl capital delivery program for Councillor consideration.
END JUNE
· Council budget adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
17.3. Notice of Motion - Prioritise Design and Planning for an upgrade of Champions Way, Willowbank
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
17.3
Notice of Motion - Prioritise Design and Planning for an upgrade of Champions Way, Willowbank
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
1. That council prioritise the design and planning for an upgrade of Champions Way as part of the Ipswich Motorsport Precinct in the 2025-2026 financial year with capital works to be budgeted and commenced in the 2026-2027 financial year.
2. That council allocate funds for the upgrade of Champions Way from the Ti Tree Bioenergy funding program.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic proposed an amendment to the motion.
1. That council allocate proportionate funds for the upgrade of Champions Way from the Ti Tree Bioenergy funding program.
2. That council prioritise the design and planning for an upgrade of Champions Way in the 2025-2026 financial year with capital works to be budgeted and commenced in the 2026-2027 financial year.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed an amendment to Recommendation 2.
That council prioritise the design and planning for an upgrade of Champions Way in the 2025-2026 financial year to be considered for budget allocation and commencement in the 2026-2027 financial year.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to proposed amendment.
Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed a further amendment to Recommendation 2.
That council prioritise the design and planning for an upgrade of Champions Way in the 2025-2026 financial year to be considered for budget allocation and if approved commencement in the 2026-2027 financial year.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to proposed amendment.
Resolution C2025/00/295
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
1. That council allocate proportionate funds for the upgrade of Champions Way from the Ti Tree Bioenergy funding program.
2. That council prioritise the design and planning for an upgrade of Champions Way in the 2025-2026 financial year to be considered for budget allocation and if approved commencement in the 2026-2027 financial year.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Resolution C2025/00/296
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the purpose of immediate consideration of a motion regarding Council representation at the LGAQ Conference.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Champions Way · Willowbank · Ipswich
New Item (Council) - LGAQ
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
LGAQ CONFERENCE DELEGATES
Resolution C2025/00/297
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That, in the absence of an appointed delegate(s) to the LGAQ Conference, Council appoint the Deputy Mayor Councillor Nicole Jonic as an alternate delegate to the LGAQ and that the Chief Executive Officer advise the LGAQ accordingly.
B. That the Council delegates to the LGAQ Conference be advised of Section 4.12(d) of the LGAQ Constitution regarding the temporary absence of an appointed delegate to the Conference.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Resumption of Meeting Procedures
Resolution C2025/00/298
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That provision of these meeting procedures be resumed to continue with the order of business.
18. Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 11.42 am
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).