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Council — 2026-07-30
7.1. Petition - Opposing the proposed public toilet facility at Spring Lake Park, Springfield Lakes
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7.1
Petition - Opposing the proposed public toilet facility at Spring Lake Park, Springfield Lakes
Resolution C2026/00/214
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the petition be received and referred to the relevant council department for investigation and a report back to the appropriate committee meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
8. PresentATions and Deputations
Nil
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: Springfield Lakes
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 25 June 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2026/00/215
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 25 June 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 - 30 June 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.2
Confirmation of Minutes of Special Meeting
Resolution C2026/00/216
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 30 June 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 business arising out of previous meeting reports AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
14.1. Rosewood Aquatic Centre Petition Response
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
14.1
Rosewood Aquatic Centre Petition Response
Resolution C2026/00/217
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Council continue to operate the Rosewood Aquatic Centre in accordance with the current approved opening hours/months and service levels.
B. That no changes be made to the existing operational schedule.
C. That the petitioner be advised of Council’s decision to maintain the current opening hours/months and service provisions.
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
Nil
16. Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Rosewood
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for June 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for June 2026
Resolution C2026/00/218
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of June 2026 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 New Item (Council) - Question on Notice
16.1.1 - Question on Notice – KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS REPORTING
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic asked the following question of the Chief Executive Officer:
Can the major key performance indicators for staff turnover rates in future reporting distinguish between general turnover rates and turnover in some of council’s critical specialist or difficult to recruit roles, particularly where vacancies are affecting a project or delivery timing.
16.2. Monthly Financial Performance Report - June 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Monthly Financial Performance Report - June 2026
Resolution C2026/00/219
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 June 2026, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
16.3. Expression of Interest for External Advisors - Multicultural Advisory Committee
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
Expression of Interest for External Advisors - Multicultural Advisory Committee
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Expression of Interest for appointment of External Advisors to the Multicultural Advisory Committee (Attachment 1) be approved.
Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed the following amendment to the third sentence under Section 4 of the Expression of Interest:
· Section 4 – Term of Appointment (third sentence)
Council may terminate the appointment of an external advisor to the Multicultural Advisory Committee, with or without cause, upon giving 14 days written notice.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine
That the Expression of Interest for appointment of External Advisors to the Multicultural Advisory Committee (Attachment 1) be approved subject to the following amendments:
A. That the Expression of Interest for appointment of External Advisors to the Multicultural Advisory Committee (Attachment 1) be approved subject to the following amendments:
· Section 4 – Term of Appointment (third sentence)
Council may terminate the appointment of an external advisor to the Multicultural Advisory Committee, with or without cause, upon giving 14 days written notice.
B. That the Expression of Interest close on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed the following amendments to the Expression of Interest:
· Section 5 - Eligibility Criteria
- dot point 3:
include the words ‘or operator’ after the words business owner.
- dot point 5:
include the words ‘or community’ after the word professional.
The mover and seconder of the proposed motion agreed to the further amendment.
Resolution C2026/00/220
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
A. That the Expression of Interest for appointment of External Advisors to the Multicultural Advisory Committee (Attachment 1) be approved subject to the following amendments:
· Section 4 – Term of Appointment (third sentence)
Council may terminate the appointment of an external advisor to the Multicultural Advisory Committee, with or without cause, upon giving
14 days written notice.
· Section 5 - Eligibility Criteria
- dot point 3:
are a business owner or operator in Ipswich
- dot point 5:
whose professional or community role supports Ipswich Multicultural communities.
B. That the Expression of Interest close on Sunday,
23 August 2026.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed that the recommendations for Item 16.4 be moved separately.
Mentions: Ipswich
16.4. Motions for 2026 Local Government Association of Queensland Conference
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.4
Motions for 2026 Local Government Association of Queensland Conference
Resolution C2026/00/221
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council approve Motion 1 as detailed in Attachment 1, to be submitted to the 2026 LGAQ Conference.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
B. That Council approve Motion 2 as detailed in Attachment 2, to be submitted to the 2026 LGAQ Conference.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic proposed the following amendment to the motion:
That the following words be added to the end of the motion:
‘without any reduction of any other Australian Government funding to councils.’
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Resolution C2026/00/222
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
B. That Council approve Motion 2 as detailed in Attachment 2, to be submitted to the 2026 LGAQ Conference including the amendment as outlined below:
That the LGAQ advocates to the Australian Government for additional payments to councils to support its requests for increased numbers of citizenship ceremonies delivered in Queensland without any reduction of any other Australian Government funding to councils.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
Nil
18. Questions on Notice
refers to item 2 of the Community and Sport committee meeting of 16 June 2026 titled report of sport and recreation advisory committee no. 2026(03) of 28 may 2026
Questions on Notice
QUESTION
Raised by Mayor Teresa Harding
Fees and Charges
· Are you able to advise what is the actual cost to Council to provide one hour of access to a sports field and how does that compare to what we currently charge?
Ipswich Cricket (Ivor Marsden)
How does this proposal fit within the long‑term planning for the Ivor Marsden precinct and how does it align with Council’s broader sport and recreation priorities?
Can officers confirm that supporting this early planning work does not commit Council to any future construction or capital investment?
North Ipswich Reserve Masterplan
With limited capital available, how do we ensure the masterplan remains focused on the highest‑value outcomes, particularly reaching our desired stadium capacity and event activation?
RESPONSE
Email sent to Councillors on 16 July 2026 with response:
Fees and Charges
Are you able to advise what proportion of our actual service delivery costs is currently recovered through the hourly field use fees? I think this would be helpful to understand the existing subsidy gap.
We cannot calculate with accuracy the actual service delivery costs
The calculation used to establish the $1.71 and $1.76 is simply total fees and charges received by council divided by the total hours booked by clubs and schools respectively
Determining the actual cost of providing fit-for-purpose sporting and recreation facilities on a per-field or per-hour basis is challenging under the current financial framework.
Maintenance and operational costs are aggregated across regional service areas, with WFS expenditure, currently allocated to Central and Eastern Divisions that collectively include multiple sporting assets. As a result, expenditure is not currently captured at an individual facility level, limiting the accuracy of any site-specific cost recovery analysis.
Compounding this are the variables that impact our levels of service and ultimately the cost to service. Such variables include distance between facilities, service level differentials between strategic vs local fields, general grass surface quality across the city and other work related and location specific impacts.
Ipswich Cricket (Ivor Marsden)
How does this proposal fit within the long-term planning for the Ivor Marsden precinct and how does it align with Council’s broader sport and recreation priorities?
Can officers confirm that supporting this early planning work does not commit Council to any future construction or capital investment?
The is no current master plan for Ivor Marsden.
Cricket Ipswich has been established as the primary user of the facility for many years - with no anticipated change to that arrangement.
A user led and user funded development of such a facility in partnership with council and under council governance aligns with the preferred principles of sport and recreation.
Supporting user group-led planning does align with Council's approach of encouraging sporting organisations to contribute to facility development opportunities that respond to demonstrated community need, participation growth and sustainable management models
Supporting preliminary planning and potentially contributing to the cost of the planning does not commit Council to future construction or capital investment
Having such works completed does better position council to advocate for future funding from the sporting peak bodies and other levels of government
North Ipswich Reserve Masterplan
With limited capital available, how do we ensure the masterplan remains focused on the highest value outcomes, particularly reaching our desired stadium capacity and event activation?
North Ipswich Reserve Master Plan remains focused on the highest-value outcomes within available funding constraints
Planning prioritises infrastructure that directly supports increased stadium capacity, enhanced event functionality and long-term venue sustainability.
The master planning process is being undertaken in close consultation with Councillors, allowing design/investment priorities to be tested, considered and refined through formal workshops and briefings.
It is worth noting that the current $40 million redevelopment is addressing essential venue, accessibility, amenity and compliance requirements, providing a strong foundation for future growth and expansion.
Any subsequent stages would be assessed against their ability to increase patron capacity, improve the spectator and event experience, expand revenue-generating opportunities and strengthen the venue’s capacity to attract and host major sporting, cultural and entertainment events.
This approach ensures that future investment remains strategically targeted and delivers the greatest community and economic benefit.
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, to enable the immediate moving and consideration of the following motion:
That the August 2026 Council Committee meetings be held from 9.00am on 11 August 2026 and that the proposed Councillor Briefing Session/Workshop scheduled for that date be held from 9.00am on 13 August 2026.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich · North Ipswich
0 New Item (Council) - Change to council committee date
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Change to AUGUST council committee MEETINGS date
Resolution C2026/00/223
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the August 2026 Council Committee meetings be held from 9.00 am on 11 August 2026 and that the proposed Councillor Briefing Session/Workshop scheduled for that date be held from 9.00 am on 13 August 2026.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Resumption of Meeting Procedures
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
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.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
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
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended for 20 minutes, as is necessary, to allow for debate and discussion of the following motion:
That Council consider options with potential changes to PDA’s in Queensland.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss a confidential matter relating to the Local Government’s budget.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 10.21 am.
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That the meeting move into open session.
The meeting moved into open session at 10.22 am.
The original motion to move into closed session did not receive a seconder for the motion therefore the meeting moved back into open session to ensure correct procedure for seeking a seconder for the motion.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss a confidential matter relating to the Local Government’s budget.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 10.23 am.
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 10.42 am.
Suspension of Meeting Procedures - EXTENSION
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended for a further 30 minutes, as is necessary, to allow for further debate and discussion of the following motion:
That Council consider options with potential changes to PDA’s in Queensland.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss a confidential matter relating to the Local Government’s budget.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 10.43 am
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 11.12 am.
At 11.12 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli left the meeting room.
Councillor Jacob Madsen withdrew his motion for Council to consider options with potential changes to PDA’s in Queensland.
At 11.13 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli returned to the meeting room.
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the purpose of discussing an urgent matter regarding the closure of the Amberley Post Office.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Amberley
0 New Item (Council) - Motion
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
CLOSURE OF AMBERLEY POST OFFICE
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Mayor write to Senator Katy Gallagher (Minister for Finance) and Anika Wells (Minister for Communications) in their capacity as Shareholder Ministers for the Australia Post Board and request that the decision to close the Amberley Post Office which is to take effect on 28 August 2026, be reversed.
Resolution C2026/00/224
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the letter received from Australia Post dated 5 June 2026 be tabled.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Resolution C2026/00/225
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Mayor write to Senator Katy Gallagher (Minister for Finance) and Anika Wells (Minister for Communications) in their capacity as Shareholder Ministers for the Australia Post Board, and request that the decision to close the Amberley Post Office which is to take effect on 28 August 2026, be reversed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Letter received from Australia Post ⇨
Resumption of Meeting Procedures
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
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 11.31 am.
Mentions: Amberley
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).