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12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 26 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2026/00/079
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 26 March 2026 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
12.2. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Special Meeting - 9 April 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.2
Confirmation of Minutes of Special Meeting
Resolution C2026/00/080
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 9 April 2026 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 Special Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(03) of 26 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
Report of Special Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(03) of 26 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/081
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Special Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(03) of 26 March 2026 .
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 Special Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(03) of 26 March 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1 Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy 2B05 - 7 Tulmur Walk
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 1
Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of an Agreement for Lease for Tenancy 2B05 - 7 Tulmur Walk
Resolution C2026/00/082(EACDC)
That the matter be referred to the next Economic and Cultural Development Committee meeting in April 2026.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.2. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.2
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/083
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026 subject to in Item 2, the deletion of dot point 4 in paragraph A of the Recommendation.
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. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/084
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 17 March 2026 be confirmed.
2 Response to Petition - Request for Solar Lighting at the Playground within Cameron Park
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
Response to Petition - Request for Solar Lighting at the Playground within Cameron Park
Resolution C2026/00/085(IPAAC)
A. That the request to install solar lighting for the playground located in Cameron Park, Booval not be supported due to the following:
· Council currently does not have any other playgrounds lit across the public park network
· There is concern that light spill to nearby residents could be prevalent
· Anti-social behaviour and unwanted attention could be exacerbated
· To maintain consistency across the public parks network, lighting of playgrounds does not form part of the Desired Standard of Service for new parks.
B. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
Mentions: Booval
3 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report February 2026
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/086(IPAAC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of February 2026 be received and the contents noted.
4 Proposed District Park Naming - Bandarra Park
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Proposed District Park Naming - Bandarra Park
Resolution C2026/00/087(IPAAC)
That the Eastern District Park in Providence Estate (7004 Lucas Drive, South Ripley) be named ‘Bandarra Park’.
Mentions: Lucas Drive · Ripley
5 Ipswich City Plan 2025 - Public Consultation and Adoption of Amendment Package 1
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Ipswich City Plan 2025 - Public Consultation and Adoption of Amendment Package 1
Resolution C2026/00/088(IPAAC)
A. That Council request for the Chief Executive of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) to proceed with the consideration for approval to adopt Amendment Package 1.
B. That Council seek further clarification from DSDIP regarding the previous condition and reinforce the heritage values of 81 East Street.
C. That Council undertake the necessary actions to enable the submission of Amendment Package 1 to DSDIP for final approval.
D. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any necessary changes required by DSDIP, including any administrative amendments and adopt amendment package 1.
Mentions: East Street · Ipswich
6 Exercise of Delegation Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2026/00/089(IPAAC)
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 26 February to 1 April 2026 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
Resolution C2026/00/090(IPAAC)
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
15.3. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.3
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/091
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026 with the exclusion of Item 4 and with a proposed amendment in relation to the following wording where appearing on page 46 of 133 of the agenda by deleting this wording:
and replacing with the following wording:
Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room at 10.21 am due to a previously declared interest in Item 4 before the recommencement of the meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 10.22 am.
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. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026, as listed below, with the exception of Item 4, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/092
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 17 March 2026 be confirmed.
2 Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Provision of Commercial Cleaning
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2
Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Provision of Commercial Cleaning
Resolution C2026/00/093(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 250318-000084 (VP465900) for the provision of Commercial Cleaning to the suppliers listed as per Confidential Attachment 1 (Recommendation to Award).
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Suppliers at an approximate purchase price of $ 24,000,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of four (4) years, with an option for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional three (3) years term.
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, to implement Council’s decision.
3 5554 Reconstruction Adjacent to Riverlink and Bradfield Bridge Project - DRFA Funded Project (increased expenditure)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
5554 Reconstruction Adjacent to Riverlink and Bradfield Bridge Project - DRFA Funded Project (increased expenditure)
Resolution C2026/00/094(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council receive and note that contract 5554 Reconstruction Adjacent to Riverlink and Bradfield Bridge works for the value of $5,651,735.00 and additional provisional sum of $2,015,417.28 and an allocated contingency amount of $876,417.28 will be exceeded.
B. That Council approve an additional contingency allocation of $2,200,000.00 to cover potential future variations to ensure completion of works within the required Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) funding timeframes.
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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
At 9.16 am Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared interest in Item 4.
4 Ipswich Trades Hall Parking
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
Ipswich Trades Hall Parking
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council approve that council officers proceed in accordance with Option B as set out in the Options section of the report.
B. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of that approach.
C. That Council publish Attachment 5, subject to the redaction of personal and private information in accordance with Council’s information privacy obligations.
Mayor Teresa Harding foreshadowed that she would move the following alternate motion in the event that Councillor Tully’s motion was lost:
That in line with the officer ’ s recommendation and evidence provided, that council refuses the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee’s request on the basis that Council is not and has never been subject to any legal obligation to provide car spaces at nil cost.
Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed the following amendments to the original motion:
A. That Council approves offering up to five (5) car park spaces, located in the Nicholas Street Precinct Carpark to the Ipswich Trades Hall on an informal, non-perpetual basis (i.e. on the basis that the arrangement could be terminated at any time at Council’s discretion), and conditional upon:
1. The location of the spaces offered being subject to council’s discretion from time to time;
2. The spaces (which it is understood could be reserved for the Ipswich Trades Hall) being accessible:
a. only to visitors to and committee members of the Ipswich Trades Hall, and
b. only between Monday-Friday; and
3. The agreement, license or other document drafted to document this arrangement contain an appropriate Release and Indemnity so that council will be discharged of any future obligations or liability in relation to car spaces for Ipswich Trades Hall.
B. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of that approach.
C. That Council publish Attachment 5, subject to the redaction of personal and private information in accordance with Council’s information privacy obligations.
The mover of the original motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Resolution C2026/00/095(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council approves offering up to five (5) car park spaces, located in the Nicholas Street Precinct Carpark to the Ipswich Trades Hall on an informal, non-perpetual basis (i.e. on the basis that the arrangement could be terminated at any time at Council’s discretion), and conditional upon:
1. The location of the spaces offered being subject to council’s discretion from time to time;
2. The spaces (which it is understood could be reserved for the Ipswich Trades Hall) being accessible:
a. only to visitors to and committee members of the Ipswich Trades Hall, and
b. only between Monday-Friday; and
3. The agreement, license or other document drafted to document this arrangement contain an appropriate Release and Indemnity so that council will be discharged of any future obligations or liability in relation to car spaces for Ipswich Trades Hall.
B. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of that approach.
C. That Council publish Attachment 5, subject to the redaction of personal and private information in accordance with Council’s information privacy obligations.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Harding
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Attachment 5 of Item 4 - Ipswich Trades Hall relating to Council records for ITH temporary parking
At 10.17am Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.18 am to reconvene at 10.48 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 10.18 am.
The meeting reconvened at 10.48 am.
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
5 Budget Amendment 2025-2026
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Budget Amendment 2025-2026
Resolution C2026/00/096(FAGCC)
That the proposed amended 2025-2026 Budget, including the Long-Term Financial Forecast, the 2025-2026 Revenue Policy, the 2025-2026 Revenue Statement, and the amended Debt Policy, as detailed in Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 be adopted.
6 Monthly Financial Performance Report March 2026
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Monthly Financial Performance Report March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/097(FAGCC)
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 March 2026, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
15.4. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.4
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/098
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026 with the exception of Items 5 and 6.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Marnie Doyle were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026, as listed below, with the exception of Items 5 and 6, as resolutions of Council:
1 Response to Notice of Motion - Sponsorship Signage at Council Owned Sporting Facilities
Community and Sport Committee – Item 1
Response to Notice of Motion - Sponsorship Signage at Council Owned Sporting Facilities
Resolution C2026/00/099(CASCC)
That the response to the Notice of Motion – Sponsorship Signage at Council Owned Sporting Facilities be received and its contents noted.
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Community and Sport Committee - Item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/100
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 17 March 2026 be confirmed.
3 Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report from 1 January to 31 March 2026
Community and Sport Committee – Item 3
Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report from 1 January to 31 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/101(CASCC)
That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from
1 January to 31 March 2026 be received and the contents noted.
4 Customer Experience Report - 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
Community and Sport Committee – Item 4
Customer Experience Report - 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/102(CASCC)
That the CX Program Committee Report 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 concerning Council’s Customer Experience program of work be received and contents noted.
5 Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 23 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Community and Sport Committee – Item 5
Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 23 March 2026
Recommendation
A. That the report of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 23 March 2026 be referred to the Council Ordinary meeting for consideration.
B. That Council adopt the recommendations of the revised report of the Multicultural Advisory Committee
No. 2026(01) of 23 March 2026.
Resolution C2026/00/103(CASCC)
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the revised report of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 23 March 2026 subject to the following:
The recommendations for Item 3 titled External Board Working Group be replaced with the following recommendations:
A. That the verbal report on an external board/working group be noted.
B. That the terms of reference for the Multicultural Advisory Committee be updated to include the proposed new section in the Terms of Reference – Annexure 3.3 – Multicultural Advisory Committee:
5. External Advisors and Participants
The Multicultural Advisory Committee may appoint up to five (5) external advisors for a fixed term, following an expression of interest process approved by Council.
External advisors are appointed to provide cultural, community, or subject‑matter expertise and may participate fully in committee discussions at the invitation of the Chairperson.
External advisors are not members of the committee, do not form part of the quorum, and do not vote on committee recommendations.
Participation by external advisors is advisory in nature only and does not affect the committee’s responsibility to formulate its advice and recommendations to the Community and Sport Committee.
C. That the amended Terms of Reference be referred to the next Finance and Governance committee for approval and adoption.
D. That an expression of interest be drafted incorporating criteria for the appointment of external advisors to the Multicultural Advisory Committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Marnie Doyle were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
6 Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Community and Sport Committee – Item 6
Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/104(CASCC)
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026 subject to an amendment to the Recommendation of Item 4 as follows:
That Council officers investigate Option 1 as outlined in the confidential attachment to then be presented at a future committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Marnie Doyle were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
7 Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026
Community and Sport Committee – Item 7
Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/105(CASCC)
A. That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026 .
B. That any decisions to progress options be held over until they are discussed as already planned at the next Annual Plan and Budget Workshop.
15.5. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(05) of 21 April 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.5
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(05) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/106
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2026(05) of 21 April 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Marnie Doyle were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(05) of 21 April 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/107
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 17 March 2026 be confirmed.
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(03) of 26 March 2026
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(03) of 26 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/108
That the minutes of the Special Economic and Cultural Development Committee meeting held on
26 March 2026 be confirmed.
3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(04) of 9 April 2026
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 3
Confirmation of Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(04) of 9 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/109
That the minutes of the Special Economic and Cultural Development Committee meeting held on
9 April 2026 be confirmed.
4 Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program – Progress Update
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program – Progress Update
Resolution C2026/00/110(EACDC)
That the report providing an update on the urban Precincts and Partnerships Program progress be received and noted.
5 Nicholas Street Precinct - March 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5
Nicholas Street Precinct - March 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution C2026/00/111(EACDC)
That the March 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
6 Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 24 March 2026
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 6
Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 24 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/112(EACDC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of
24 March 2026 .
15.6. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.6
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026
Resolution C2026/00/113
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Marnie Doyle were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2026(03) of 21 April 2026, as listed below, as resolution of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/114
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on
17 March 2026 be confirmed.
2 Let's Get It Sorted Program - Completion
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
Let's Get It Sorted Program - Completion
Resolution C2026/00/115(ESC)
That Council notes the completion of the Let’s Get It Sorted program activities including the positive outcomes from the behaviour change interventions applied.
3 Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report January-March 2026
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report January-March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/116(ESC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Environment and Sustainability Department for January-March 2026 be received and the contents noted.
16. Officer’s Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/117
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of March 2026 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Marnie Doyle were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Potential impacts on City of Ipswich LGA from the proposed Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities Amendment Bill 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Potential impacts on City of Ipswich LGA from the proposed Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities Amendment Bill 2026
Recommendation
A. That Ipswich City Council:
1. Expresses concern that the State Government's proposed e-mobility legislation will remove viable transport options for Ipswich people during the fuel crisis and will have negative impacts on Council's long term active transport initiatives (namely the City of Ipswich Transport Strategy iGo).
2. Expresses concern that the proposed 10 km/hour speed limit for e-bikes on shared pathways will make hundreds of kilometres of shared paths in Ipswich which have been specifically built for bike riding no longer appropriate for e-bikes and other e-mobility solutions.
3. Expresses concern that long term planning for active transport in Ipswich will be negatively impacted, and Council could be exposed to costs in updating plans and strategies to due to the implication of the State Government's legislative changes.
4. Expresses concern that any updates or new signage required on shared pathways is a cost shift onto Local Government to implement the State’s reforms, and this cost should be met by the State Government.
B. That the CEO write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads to express the above concerns and request funding for implementation of any changes forced onto the Council as a result of the State Government’s legislative reform.
Councillor Jacob Madsen proposed the inclusion of the following revised Recommendation B:
B. That the Mayor write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads to express the above concerns and request funding for the implementation of any changes forced onto the Council as a result of the State Government's legislative reforms should they proceed. With said correspondence to be sent forthwith, and all correspondence on this matter between the Mayor and Minister be shared once available with all Councillors.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Ipswich City Council:
1. Expresses concern that the State Government's proposed e-mobility legislation will remove viable transport options for Ipswich people during the fuel crisis and will have negative impacts on Council's long term active transport initiatives (namely the City of Ipswich Transport Strategy iGo).
2. Expresses concern that the proposed 10 km/hour speed limit for e-bikes on shared pathways will make hundreds of kilometres of shared paths in Ipswich which have been specifically built for bike riding no longer appropriate for e-bikes and other e-mobility solutions.
3. Expresses concern that long term planning for active transport in Ipswich will be negatively impacted, and Council could be exposed to costs in updating plans and strategies to due to the implication of the State Government's legislative changes.
4. Expresses concern that any updates or new signage required on shared pathways is a cost shift onto Local Government to implement the State’s reforms, and this cost should be met by the State Government.
B. That the Mayor write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads to express the above concerns and request funding for the implementation of any changes forced onto the Council as a result of the State Government's legislative reforms should they proceed. With said correspondence to be sent forthwith, and all correspondence on this matter between the Mayor and Minister be shared once available with all Councillors.
At 11.33 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli left the meeting room.
Resolution C2026/00/118
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Ipswich City Council:
1. Expresses concern that the State Government's proposed e-mobility legislation will remove viable transport options for Ipswich people during the fuel crisis and will have negative impacts on Council's long term active transport initiatives (namely the City of Ipswich Transport Strategy iGo).
2. Expresses concern that the proposed 10 km/hour speed limit for e-bikes on shared pathways will make hundreds of kilometres of shared paths in Ipswich which have been specifically built for bike riding no longer appropriate for e-bikes and other e-mobility solutions.
3. Expresses concern that long term planning for active transport in Ipswich will be negatively impacted, and Council could be exposed to costs in updating plans and strategies to due to the implication of the State Government's legislative changes.
4. Expresses concern that any updates or new signage required on shared pathways is a cost shift onto Local Government to implement the State’s reforms, and this cost should be met by the State Government.
B. That the Mayor write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads to express the above concerns and request funding for the implementation of any changes forced onto the Council as a result of the State Government's legislative reforms should they proceed. With said correspondence to be sent forthwith, and all correspondence on this matter between the Mayor and Minister be shared once available with all Councillors.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Marnie Doyle and Councillor Andrew Antoniolli were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
18. Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 11.36 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
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