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Council — 2025-12-11
7.1. Toilet and Change Room Facilities at Caledonian Park, Thagoona
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7.1
Toilet and Change Room Facilities at Caledonian Park, Thagoona
Recommendation
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.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed that the motion be amended as follows:
That the petition be received with no further action required.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the amendment.
Resolution C2025/00/388
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the petition be received with no further action required.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
9. Public Participation
Mentions: Thagoona
9.1 New Item (Council) - Public Participation
Public Participation
nicole yarrow
Impact Statement and Feedback regarding event held at 585-615 Rosewood Laidley Road, Calvert.
Attachments
1. Public Participation Statement ⇨
10. Matters of Public Interest
Mentions: Rosewood Laidley Road · Rosewood · Calvert
10 New Item (Council) - Matters of public interest
Matters of public interest
Mayor Teresa Harding presented 2025 – Year in Review
Attachments
1. 2025 Year in Review ⇨
11. Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
Nil
12. Confirmation of Minutes
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 27 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12 .1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2025/00/389
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
27 November 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
13.1. New Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
13.1
New Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council develops a new Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive, noting the significant progress made in the past five years including recent legislation change and the recommendations of the Swanbank Public Health Inquiry.
Councillor Andrew Antononiolli moved the following procedural motion:
That the matter be deferred and referred to a future workshop for further consideration.
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden
At 9.46 am Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting room.
Councillor Paul Tully foreshadowed that he would move an alternate motion in the event that Mayor Teresa Harding’s motion was lost.
A. That Council consider a new Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive, noting the significant progress made in the past five years including recent legislation change and the recommendations of the Swanbank Public Health Inquiry.
B. That Councillor Briefings/Workshops be held as part of the consideration of a new policy.
Mayor Teresa Harding advised she would be happy to incorporate the foreshadowed motion as the live motion.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli withdrew his procedural motion in favour of the foreshadowed motion.
Councillor Jacob Madsen proposed that Recommendation B include the word strategy.
Resolution C2025/00/390
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That Council consider a new Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive, noting the significant progress made in the past five years including recent legislation change and the recommendations of the Swanbank Public Health Inquiry.
B. That Councillor Briefings/Workshops be held as part of the consideration of a new policy/strategy.
At 9.52 am Councillor Marnie Doyle returned to the meeting room.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Augustine
Madsen
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
14. Business Outstanding – iNCLUDING cONDUCT mATTERS AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Mentions: Swanbank
14.1. RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - UPGRADE OF THE IPSWICH NETBALL ASSOCIATION CANTEEN
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
14.1
RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - UPGRADE OF THE IPSWICH NETBALL ASSOCIATION CANTEEN
Resolution C2025/00/391
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council provide a funding contribution of $50,000 to the upgrade of the Limestone Park Netball Facility (Ipswich Netball Association) canteen.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Mentions: Ipswich
15.1. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.1
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2025/00/392
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(11) of 2 December 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 Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025, as listed below:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/393
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 18 November 2025 be confirmed.
2 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report October 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/394(IPAAC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of October 2025 be received and the contents noted.
3 Exercise of Delegation Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2025/00/395(IPAAC)
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 31 October to 13 November 2025 be received and the contents noted.
4 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution C2025/00/396(IPAAC)
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.02 am to reconvene at 10.32 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 10.32 am.
15.2. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.2
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2025/00/397
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 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 Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/398
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 18 November 2025 be confirmed.
2 Public Interest Disclosure Policy Review
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2
Public Interest Disclosure Policy Review
Resolution C2025/00/399(FAGCC)
That the amended Public Interest Disclosure Policy as outlined in Attachment 3, be adopted.
3 Lease Renewal over Trust Land at 1 Mill Street, Rosewood
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Lease Renewal over Trust Land at 1 Mill Street, Rosewood
Resolution C2025/00/400(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(c)(iii) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of interest in land at 1 Mill Street, Rosewood more particularly described as part of Lot 638 and Plan SP157096 , for public swimming pool purposes, because it is for renewal of a lease to the existing lessee.
B. That Council renew the lease (Council file reference number 6139 with Australian Crawl (Goodna) Pty Ltd (Lessee):
(i) at a commencing annual rent of $ 1.00 if demanded, excluding GST, payable to Council, and
(ii) at a commencing annual management fee as negotiated by the Chief Executive Officer , payable to the Lessee, and
(iii) for a term of ten (10) years, with no options for extension.
Mentions: Mill Street · Rosewood · Goodna
4 Acquisition of Easements for INF05136 - East Ipswich Catchment Stage 3 Drainage Project
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
Acquisition of Easements for INF05136 - East Ipswich Catchment Stage 3 Drainage Project
Resolution C2025/00/401(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) , Council as “ constructing authority ” proceed to acquire three (3) easements over the Subject Land identified in Attachment A, (Council file reference number 6845 ), for a drainage purpose .
B. That in the first instance, the method of acquiring the easements will be by agreement with the affected parties in accordance with Division 3, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) ; however, where agreement cannot be reached, or operational timeframes intervene, the method of acquiring the subject easement will be in accordance with Division 2, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) .
Mentions: East Ipswich
5 Procurement: Significant Contracting Plan, Electronic Security Services
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Procurement: Significant Contracting Plan, Electronic Security Services
Resolution C2025/00/402(FAGCC)
That pursuant to Section 221 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , Council make and adopt the Significant Contracting Plan for Electronic Security Services as detailed in Attachment 1 .
6 Procurement: Recommendation to Award Group Training Organisation
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Procurement: Recommendation to Award Group Training Organisation
Resolution C2025/00/403(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender VP474376 for the provision of Group Training Organisation Services to the recommended supplier detailed in Attachment 1.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier, Council’s estimated spend of $4.5M excluding GST, being a term of three (3) years, with option for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) year term, total term being five (5) 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.
15.3. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.3
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2025/00/404
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(11) of
2 December 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(11) of 2 December 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
15 New Item (Council) - Community and Sport Committee - item 2
Community and Sport Committee - item 1
confirmation of minutes of the community aND SPORT COMMITTEE NO. 2025(10) OF 18 NOVEMBER 2025
Resolution C2025/00/405
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 18 November 2025 be confirmed.
15.4. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.4
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 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(11) of 2 December 2025.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following amendment to Item 8 of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee titled Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report:
That Recommendation A be amended to replace the word ‘endorsed’ with the word ‘approved’.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Resolution C2025/00/406
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025 including an amendment to Recommendation A of Item 8 to replace the word ‘endorsed’ with the word ‘approved’ .
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(11) of 2 December 2025, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/407
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 18 November 2025 be confirmed.
2 Ipswich Arts and Cultural Vision - Our Creative Future 2025 - 2035
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Ipswich Arts and Cultural Vision - Our Creative Future 2025 - 2035
Resolution C2025/00/408(EACDC)
That ‘Our Creative Future 2025–2035’ as outlined in Attachment 1, be adopted as the key document guiding Ipswich’s arts and cultural direction.
Mentions: Ipswich
3 Team Attraction Brochure - Olympic and Paralympic Training
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
Team Attraction Brochure - Olympic and Paralympic Training
Resolution C2025/00/409(EACDC)
That the Team Attraction Brochure for training in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as outlined in Attachment 1 be received and noted.
4 Ipswich Synthetic Athletics Track Update
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Ipswich Synthetic Athletics Track Update
Resolution C2025/00/410(EACDC)
That the activity to progress consultation and analysis on the most viable locations for a synthetic athletics track in the City of Ipswich be received and noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
5 Major Community Event Sponsorship - 2026 Ipswich Show
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5
Major Community Event Sponsorship - 2026 Ipswich Show
Resolution C2025/00/411(EACDC)
That Council resolve to approve Event Sponsorship of $30,000 per year (excluding GST) to the Ipswich Show Society under a three-year agreement, supporting the Ipswich Show events in 2026, 2027, and 2028 ($90,000 in total ex GST).
Mentions: Ipswich
6 Event Sponsorship - Ipswich Outdoor Living, 4x4 and Caravan Expo
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 6
Event Sponsorship - Ipswich Outdoor Living, 4x4 and Caravan Expo
Resolution C2025/00/412(EACDC)
That Council resolve to approve Event Sponsorship for the Ipswich Outdoor Living, 4x4 and Caravan Expo for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 events up to a total support value of $75,000 ex GST.
Mentions: Ipswich
7 Event Sponsorship - 2026 Eastern Rumble Pro Tour and AM Series Skateboarding Event
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 7
Event Sponsorship - 2026 Eastern Rumble Pro Tour and AM Series Skateboarding Event
Resolution C2025/00/413(EACDC)
That Council resolve to approve Event Sponsorship of $20,000 (excluding GST) to Pacific Action Sports supporting the 2026 Eastern Rumble Pro Tour and Am Series Skateboarding Event.
8 Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 8
Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Resolution C2025/00/414(EACDC)
A. That That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025 period:
Major Community Event Sponsorship Category 2 -$15,001 and over approved by Council:
· Brassall Carols in the Park Inc $15,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for 2025, 2026 and 2027 Brassall Christmas in the Park (total support of $45,000 ex GST)
· Live City Church Limited $15,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for 2025, 2026 and 2027 Redbank Plains Community Christmas ( total support of $45,000 ex GST )
Event Sponsorship Category 1 up to $15,000 (excl. GST) approved by the General Manager, Community, Culture and Economic Development:
· Baseball Queensland $2,500 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2026 and 2027 Baseball Queensland Big League State Titles (total support of $5,000 ex GST)
· Wiser Pasifika Communities Limited $6,500 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2025 and 2026 WPC presents Battle of the Zones, formerly Sika Manu Cup (total support of $13,000 ex GST)
B. That Council receive and note that no event impact study support was confirmed during the 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025 period.
C. That Council receive and note that there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025 period.
Mentions: Brassall · Redbank Plains
9 Nicholas Street Precinct - November 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 9
Nicholas Street Precinct - November 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution C2025/00/415(EACDC)
That the November 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2025/00/416
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(11) of 2 December 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 Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025, as listed below, with the exception of Item 4, as resolutions of Council:
1 Response to Petition - Climate Emergency Petition
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 1
Response to Petition - Climate Emergency Petition
Resolution C2025/00/417(ESC)
A. That Council continue to implement the Sustainability Strategy 2021 – 2026 and look to increase communication and awareness of council’s sustainability and climate resilience initiatives through our public facing media platforms.
B. That this report be referred to a future councillor briefing/workshop for discussion .
C. That the General Manager Environment and Sustainability identify opportunities for engaging with the Ipswich Climate Action Group to participate in or contribute towards council’s existing sustainability initiatives and events
Mentions: Ipswich
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(10) of 18 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/418
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on
18 November 2025 be confirmed.
3 City of Ipswich Local Disaster Management Plan - 2025 Administrative Update
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
City of Ipswich Local Disaster Management Plan - 2025 Administrative Update
Resolution C2025/00/419(ESC)
That the City of Ipswich Local Disaster Management Plan – 2025 Administrative Update report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
4 Change to the Disaster Management Regulation
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4
Change to the Disaster Management Regulation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Change to the Disaster Management Regulation report be received and the contents noted.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following recommendation as Recommendation C:
C. That Councillor Jim Madden be appointed as the Chairperson of the Local Recovery and Resilience Group.
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antonioll.
Resolution C2025/00/420(ESC)
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
A. That the Change to the Disaster Management Regulation report 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.
Resolution C2025/00/421(ESC)
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
B. That three (3) letters between the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mayor Teresa Harding and Assistant Commissioner for Police, regarding the Disaster Management Arrangements be tabled.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Resolution C2025/00/422(ESC)
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
C. That Councillor Jim Madden be appointed as the Chairperson of the Local Recovery and Resilience Group.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Jacob Madsen proposed the following as Recommendation D:
That Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Antoniolli be appointed as the Deputy Chairpersons of the Local Recovery and Resilience Group.
Resolution C2025/00/423(ESC)
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
D. That Councillors Jacob Madsen and Andrew Antoniolli be appointed as the Deputy Chairpersons of the Local Recovery and Resilience Group.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Correspondence from Minister for Police and Emergency Services
2. Correspondence from Mayor Harding to Minister for Police and Emergency Services
3. Correspondence from Acting Assistant Commissioner
15.6. Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(04) of 12 November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
15.6
Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(04) of 12 November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/424
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(04) of 12 November 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(04) of 8 October 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(04) of 8 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/425
That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 8 October 2025 be confirmed.
2 Asset Management - Risk and Effective Asset Management Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 2
Asset Management - Risk and Effective Asset Management Update
Resolution C2025/00/426(ARMC)
That the report and presentation titled ‘Asset Management – Risk and Effective Asset Management Update’ be received and noted.
3 Risk Management at Ipswich City Council – Journey, Maturity and Future Focus
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 3
Risk Management at Ipswich City Council – Journey, Maturity and Future Focus
Resolution C2025/00/427(ARMC)
That the report and presentation on Risk Management at Ipswich City Council be received and its contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
4 Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 4
Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Update
Resolution C2025/00/428(ARMC)
That the Enterprise Program Management Office quarterly report be received and noted.
5 iVolve Program Update - October
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 5
iVolve Program Update - October
Resolution C2025/00/429(ARMC)
That the ICT Steering Committee receive, note and accept the iVolve Program Update Report.
6 Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 11 August 2025 to 29 October 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 6
Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 11 August 2025 to 29 October 2025
Resolution C2025/00/430(ARMC)
That the report be received and the recommendations in Attachments 3, 4 and 5, be considered finalised and archived.
7 Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 7
Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance
Resolution C2025/00/431(ARMC)
That the report on Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance be received and the contents noted.
8 ICT Steering Commitee Progress Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 8
ICT Steering Commitee Progress Report
Resolution C2025/00/432(ARMC)
That the ICT Steering Committee progress report be received and the contents noted.
9 Cyber Security Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 9
Cyber Security Update
Resolution C2025/00/433(ARMC)
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note this update report on Cyber Security.
10 Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 10
Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Resolution C2025/00/434(ARMC)
That the report on workplace health and safety KPI’s and initiatives for the Audit and Risk Management Committee be received and noted.
11 Risk Management and Insurance Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 11
Risk Management and Insurance Report
Resolution C2025/00/435(ARMC)
That the Risk Management and Insurance Report for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025 be received and the contents noted.
15 Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper and Presentation - November 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 12
Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper and Presentation - November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/436(ARMC)
That the Queensland Audit Office briefing paper and presentation be received and noted.
16. Officer’s Reports
16.1. Delegation Summaries - City of Ipswich delegation to Nerima and Council of Mayors (SEQ) 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
Delegation Summaries - City of Ipswich delegation to Nerima and Council of Mayors (SEQ) 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission
Resolution C2025/00/437
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on the City of Ipswich delegation to Nerima City and Council of Mayors (SEQ) 2025 Singapore and Europe Mission, be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Updated officer's report to include costs ⇨
Mentions: Ipswich
16.2. Swanbank Public Health Inquiry
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Swanbank Public Health Inquiry
Resolution C2025/00/438
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the report on the Swanbank Public Health Inquiry 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.
At 11.26 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli left the meeting room.
Mentions: Swanbank
16.3. CEO Organisational Performance Report for November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
CEO Organisational Performance Report for November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/439
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of November 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Andrew Antoniolli were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
16.4. Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.4
Monthly Financial Performance Report - November 2025
Resolution C2025/00/440
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 November 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
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Andrew Antoniolli were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Master Plan for Caledonian Park, Thagoona
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Master Plan for Caledonian Park, Thagoona
Resolution C2025/00/441
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Council undertake community consultation using the Shape your Ipswich platform to inform the development of a Master Plan for Caledonian Park, Thagoona .
At 11.34 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli 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.
17.2. Notice of Motion - Master Plan for the Rosewood Aquatic Centre
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Master Plan for the Rosewood Aquatic Centre
Resolution C2025/00/442
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Council undertake community consultation using the Shape your Ipswich platform to inform the development of a Master Plan for the Rosewood Aquatic Centre.
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
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the purpose of allowing councillors who are not a Chairperson of a committee to deliver a Christmas message.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Councillor Marnie Doyle and Councillor David Martin delivered their Christmas message to the community as well as staff of Ipswich City Council.
Resumption of Meeting Procedures
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
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.
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 11.48 am
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).