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Council — 2026-09-24
Projects discussed: School Road Upgrade
0 New Item (Council) - Audrey Kickbusch
Audrey Kickbusch
Councillor Jim Madden delivered a tribute to Audrey Kickbusch
Attachments
1. Eulogy for Audrey Kickbusch ⇨
7 . PresentATion OF Petitions
Nil
8 . PresentATions and Deputations
0 New Item (Council) - PRAYER FOR PEACE
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Councillor Marnie Doyle presented the 34 th Prayer for Peace speech from Mayor Kenichi Yoshida of Nerima City (Ipswich’s Japanese sister city) and 2026 Prayer for Peace letter from Ipswich Mayor to Mayor Kenichi Yoshida of Nerima City.
Attachments
1. 34th Nerima City Prayer for Peace Concert: Mayor's Address ⇨
2. 34th Annual Prayer for Peace Message - Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding ⇨
9 . Public Participation
Nil
10 . Matters of Public Interest
Nil
11 . Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda
In accordance with section 150EF of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Andrew Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has a perceived interest in Item 7 titled Development Application - 7213/2014/MAOC/A - Change (Other) Application - Material Change of Use - Special Industry (Enclosed Compost and Soil Conditioner Manufacturing Facility) and Associated High Impact Industry - Resource Recovery Facility Involving the Storing and Redistribution of Regulated Waste (Nugrow).
The nature of the interest is that the applicant made an election donation to a campaign that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli had in 2017. Councillor Antoniolli advised that legislatively he is not required to make this declaration as it is outside of the legislative period however having considered the matter, came to the conclusion that he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.
12 . Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Ipswich
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 27 August 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12 .1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2026/00/280
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
27 August 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 AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Nil
15 . Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
15.1. Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(03) of 19 August 2026
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
15.1
Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(03) of 19 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/281
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(03) of 19 August 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 Audit and Risk Management Committee
No. 2026(03) of 19 August 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(02) of 6 May 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(02) of 6 May 2026
Resolution C2026/00/282
That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 6 May 2026 be confirmed.
2 2026 Draft Annual Financial Statements
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 2
2026 Draft Annual Financial Statements
Resolution C2026/00/283(ARMC)
That the draft unaudited 2025-2026 Annual Financial Statements as detailed in Attachment 1 be received and noted.
3 2026-2027 Budget and Long-Term Financial Forecast
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 3
2026-2027 Budget and Long-Term Financial Forecast
Resolution C2026/00/284(ARMC)
That the Committee receive and note the information provided about the
2026-2027 Budget and Long-Term Financial Forecast.
4 iVolve Program Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 4
iVolve Program Update
Resolution C2026/00/285(ARMC)
A. That the iVolve Program Update report for July 2026 be received and noted.
B. That the Elysium Road iVolve Program Status Update – Executive Summary July 2026 be received, noted and accepted.
C. That the current program risk profile and mitigation strategies be noted.
D. That the strengthened governance and assurance activities implemented during the reporting period be noted.
E. That the ongoing focus on payroll assurance, asset data readiness and program re-baselining activities be noted.
Mentions: Elysium Road
5 Strategic Asset Management Governance and Risk Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 5
Strategic Asset Management Governance and Risk Update
Resolution C2026/00/286(ARMC)
That the update report on Strategic Asset Management Governance and Risk be received and noted, noting that the report will be presented to the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee and Council in August 2026.
6 Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 6 May 2026 to 11 August 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 6
Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 6 May 2026 to 11 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/287(ARMC)
That the report be received and the recommendations in Attachments 3 and 4 be considered finalised and archived.
7 Integrated Governance, Risk and Compliance Report - August 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 7
Integrated Governance, Risk and Compliance Report - August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/288(ARMC)
That the update report on Governance, Risk and Compliance be received and the contents noted.
8 Update to Artificial Intelligence Policy
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 8
Update to Artificial Intelligence Policy
Resolution C2026/00/289(ARMC)
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee note the updates to Section 12 and Section 16 of Council’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, as detailed in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.
9 Cyber Security Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 9
Cyber Security Update
Resolution C2026/00/290(ARMC)
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note this update report on Council’s cyber security activity.
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 C2026/00/291
Item 10 was approved under delegation to the Audit and Risk Management Committee
Recommendation
That the report on workplace health and safety KPIs and initiatives for the Audit and Risk Management Committee be received and noted.
11 ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 11
ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Resolution C2026/00/292(ARMC)
That the ICT Steering Committee progress report be received and the contents noted.
15 Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper - August 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 12
Queensland Audit Office Briefing Paper - August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/293(ARMC)
That the Queensland Audit Office August 2026 briefing report be received and noted.
15.2. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.2
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026
Resolution C2026/00/294
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2026(07) of 15 September 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 Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2026(06) of 15 September 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(06) of 11 August 2026
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(06) of 11 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/295
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 11 August 2026 be confirmed.
2 Exercise of Delegation Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2026/00/296(IPAAC)
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 23 July 2026 to 27 August 2026 be received and the contents noted.
3 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution C2026/00/297(IPAAC)
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
4 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report July 2026
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report July 2026
Resolution C2026/00/298(IPAAC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of July 2026 be received and the contents noted.
5 Public Monuments and Memorials - Application to upgrade the War Memorial at ANZAC Park, Rosewood
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Public Monuments and Memorials - Application to upgrade the War Memorial at ANZAC Park, Rosewood
Resolution C2026/00/299(IPAAC)
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That the Public Monument and Memorials application for the upgrade of the war memorial within ANZAC Park, Rosewood be approved to proceed to stage 2 of the application and approval process.
C. That the design for the upgrade of the war memorial within ANZAC Park, Rosewood be further considered through stage 2 of the process.
D. That this matter be submitted to a future Council meeting for final approval.
Mentions: Rosewood
6 Repeal and adoption of Policies related to Public Monuments and Memorials
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6
Repeal and adoption of Policies related to Public Monuments and Memorials
Resolution C2026/00/300(IPAAC)
A. That the policies titled Public Monuments and Memorials Policy and Personal Tributes within Councils Open Space and Road Network Policy be repealed.
B. That the proposed policy titled Public Memorials Policy be adopted.
C. That the date of review of this policy be set as September 2028.
7 Development Application - 7213/2014/MAOC/A - Change (other) Application - Material Change of Use - Special Industry (Enclosed Compost and Soil Conditioner Manufacturing Facility) and associated High Impact Industry - Resource Recovery Facility Involving the Storing and Redistribution of Regulated Waste (NuGrow)
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 7
Development Application - 7213/2014/MAOC/A - Change (other) Application - Material Change of Use - Special Industry (Enclosed Compost and Soil Conditioner Manufacturing Facility) and associated High Impact Industry - Resource Recovery Facility Involving the Storing and Redistribution of Regulated Waste (NuGrow)
Resolution C2026/00/301(IPAAC)
That Council resolve to approve the change to development approval no. 7213/2014/MAMC/E, that was originally approved by the Queensland Planning and Environment Court Judgment No. 107 of 2023 on 18 September 2024 and amended via a minor change (7213/2014/MAMC/E), subject to conditions and attachments .
15.3. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.3
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026
Resolution C2026/00/302
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026 with the exception of Item 1.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Item 1 (Revised Media and Corporate Communications Policy) was considered after Item 9 (August 2026 Monthly Financial Performance) of the Finance and Governance Committee meeting.
1 Revised Media and Corporate Communications Policy
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 1
Revised Media and Corporate Communications Policy
Recommendation
That the revised policy titled ‘Media and Corporate Communications Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 3, be adopted subject to the variations proposed by Councillor Paul Tully.
This block motion adopts all items of the Finance and Governance Committee
No. 2026(06) of 15 September 2026, as listed below, with the exception of Item 1, as resolutions of Council:
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(06) of 11 August 2026
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 2
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(06) of 11 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/303
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 11 August 2026 be confirmed.
3 Update to Artificial Intelligence Policy
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Update to Artificial Intelligence Policy
Resolution C2026/00/304(FAGCC)
That the updates to Section 12 and Section 16 of Council’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, as detailed in Attachments 1, 2 and 3, be approved with a review of the policy to be undertaken in 2 years.
4 Proposed Acquisitions of Land For INF04371 School Road Upgrade Project
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
Proposed Acquisitions of Land For INF04371 School Road Upgrade Project
Resolution C2026/00/305(FAGCC)
A. That Council resolve to purchase or acquire the land detailed in Confidential Attachment 2 for road purposes.
B. That in the first instance, the method of acquiring the land shall be by agreement with the affected landowner/s pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974.
C. That should acquisition by agreement under the Property Law Act 1974 not be achieved, the method of acquisition shall be pursuant to Section 5(1)(b)(i) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 , where Council as “constructing authority” proceed with acquisitions in accordance with Division 3, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 ; however, if agreement cannot be reached, or operational timeframes intervene, the method of acquiring the subject land will be in accordance with Division 2, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 .
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.
Mentions: School Road
5 Proposed Surrender and Acquisition of Easement for INF04371 School Road Upgrade Project
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Proposed Surrender and Acquisition of Easement for INF04371 School Road Upgrade Project
Resolution C2026/00/306(FAGCC)
A. That Council declare that the existing drainage Easement detailed in Confidential Attachment 3, will no longer encompass the future realignment of Stormwater Infrastructure and grant consent to the surrender of the Easement.
B. That Council resolve to enter into, or acquire, an easement over part of land detailed in Confidential Attachment 2, (Council file reference number 6652 ), for a drainage purposes .
C. That in the first instance the method of acquisition shall be by the affected landowner/s granting the easement by agreement, pursuant to the Property Law Act 2023 .
D. That should granting by agreement fail, Council shall as “constructing authority” pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 proceed to acquire the subject easement in accordance with Division 3, Acquisition of Land Act 1967 ; however, where agreement still 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.
Mentions: School Road
6 Minor Amendments to fees and charges - Social Impact Assessments, Community Benefit Agreements and Priority Development Area (PDA) Inspection Processes
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Minor Amendments to fees and charges - Social Impact Assessments, Community Benefit Agreements and Priority Development Area (PDA) Inspection Processes
Resolution C2026/00/307(FAGCC)
That the proposed amendments to Fees and Charges for planning and development, as outlined in Attachment 1, be adopted.
7 Rates Concession Report
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
Rates Concession Report
Resolution C2026/00/308(FAGCC)
A. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, that the properties listed in confidential attachment 1 be granted a concession on the differential general rate backdated to the relevant date of application.
B. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the properties at 55 & 59 Sarah Drive, Yamanto, be granted a 100 % concession on the differential general rate backdated to the relevant date of application.
C. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property listed in confidential attachment 3, be granted a concession on the differential general rate from the commencement of building completion.
D. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, that the properties listed be granted a concession on the differential general rate backdated to the relevant date of application.
36 Moffatt Street, Ipswich
12 Glebe Road, Newtown
10 Glebe Road, Newtown
97 Pine Mountain Road, Brassall
10A Glebe Road, Newtown
Mentions: Glebe Road · Moffatt Street · Pine Mountain Road · Sarah Drive · Yamanto · Ipswich · Newtown · Pine Mountain · Brassall
8 Report of Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2026(03) of 26 August 2026
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8
Report of Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2026(03) of 26 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/309(FAGCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2026(03) of
26 August 2026 .
9 August 2026 Monthly Financial Performance
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9
August 2026 Monthly Financial Performance
Resolution C2026/00/310(FAGCC)
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 August 2026, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:58 am to reconvene at 10.30 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 10.30 am.
Item 1 (Revised Media and Corporate Communications Policy) was considered after Item 9 (August 2026 Monthly Financial Performance) of the Finance and Governance Committee meeting.
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 1
Revised Media and Corporate Communications Policy
Recommendation
That the revised policy titled ‘ Media and Corporate Communications Policy’ as detailed in Attachment 3, be adopted subject to the variations proposed by Councillor Paul Tully.
Resolution C2026/00/311(FAGCC)
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the revised policy titled ‘Media and Corporate Communications Policy ’ as amended in the report be received and adopted subject to the inclusion of additional amendments circulated to all councillors .
Additional amendment from Councillor Paul Tully
A. By deleting the last sentence of the second paragraph of Clause 7.1 and inserting:
“Any delegation of official spokesperson authority by the Mayor must be clearly defined and notified within one working day to all Councillors and recorded at least weekly in an online Register of Public Delegations.”
B. By inserting the following words at the end of paragraph 7.4.k):
“nor any promotion or endorsement of political parties or individual candidates”
C. By inserting four (4) additional paragraphs after the second paragraph of Clause 7.4 as follows:
Official media releases by the Mayor and/or any Councillor/s delegated official spokesperson responsibility by the Mayor referred to in paragraph 7.4.e) shall be uploaded to Council’s website and referenced accordingly.
Media releases by a Councillor referred to in paragraph 7.4.f) shall be uploaded to the relevant Elected Representatives section of Council’s website. Such releases shall include a statement that the release is prepared as an individual release by the relevant Councillor.
Where a request from the Mayor or a Councillor delegated official spokesperson responsibility by the Mayor is received by the Media and Communications Section in accordance with paragraph 7.4.e), it shall be dealt with in priority to all Councillor requests in accordance with paragraph 7.4.f), which shall be dealt with in order of receipt.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Policy, where potential media releases are considered by the Media and Communications Section in relation to State or Federal grants or assistance which have specific State or Federal protocols in relation to any media related to such grants or assistance, those protocols shall be strictly adhered to.
At 10.48am Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic left the meeting room.
At 10.48am Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room.
At 10.50am Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Augustine Doyle
Tully
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
15.4. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.4
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026
Resolution C2026/00/312
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(07) of
15 September 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic 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(06) of 15 September 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(06) of 11 August 2026
Community and Sport Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2026(06) of 11 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/313
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 11 August 2026 be confirmed.
2 Community and Sport Report Card 2025-2026
Community and Sport Committee – Item 2
Community and Sport Report Card 2025-2026
Resolution C2026/00/314(CASCC)
That the Community and Sport 2025-2026 Report Card be received and the contents noted.
3 Customer Services Report Card 2025-2026
Community and Sport Committee – Item 3
Customer Services Report Card 2025-2026
Resolution C2026/00/315(CASCC)
That the Customer Services Report Card 2025-2026 be received and the contents noted.
4 Report of Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 25 August 2026
Community and Sport Committee – Item 4
Report of Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 25 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/316(CASCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of
25 August 2026 .
15.5. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(09) of 15 September 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.5
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(09) of 15 September 2026
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2026(09) of 15 September 2026.
C ouncillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed that Item 4 is dealt with separately.
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2026(09) of 15 September 2026 with the exception of Item 4.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to amended motion.
Resolution C2026/00/317
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2026(09) of 15 September 2026 with the exception of Item 4.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic 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(06) of 15 September 2026, as listed below, with the exception of Item 4, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(08) of 11 August 2026
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(08) of 11 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/318
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 11 August 2026 be confirmed.
2 Public Art Policy
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Public Art Policy
Resolution C2026/00/319(EACDC)
That the policy titled Public Art Policy as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted.
3 Economic Development Strategy Report
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
Economic Development Strategy Report
Resolution C2026/00/320(EACDC)
That the Economic Development Report Card 2025-2026 be received and the contents noted.
4 Nicholas Street Precinct September 2026 Redevelopment Progress Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Nicholas Street Precinct September 2026 Redevelopment Progress Report
Resolution C2026/00/321(EACDC)
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the August 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Redevelopment Progress Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Antoniolli (Abstain)
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
15.6
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026
Resolution C2026/00/322
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2026(07) of 15 September 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic 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(06) of 15 September 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Mentions: Nicholas Street
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(06) of 11 August 2026
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(06) of 11 August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/323
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on
11 August 2026 be confirmed.
2 2026 Get Ready Queensland Week
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
2026 Get Ready Queensland Week
Resolution C2026/00/324(ESC)
That the report on 2026 Get Ready Queensland Week be received and the contents noted.
3 bushcare program report
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
bushcare program report
Resolution C2026/00/325(ESC)
That the report on the Bushcare Program be received and the contents noted.
16 . Officer’s Reports
At 11.40 am Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting room.
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for August 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for August 2026
Resolution C2026/00/326
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of August 2026 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
At 11.42 am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli left the meeting room.
At 11.42am Councillor Andrew Antoniolli returned to the meeting room.
16.2. Damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
16.2
Damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council arrange for the removal and repair of the damaged stone soldier at Ebbw Vale War Memorial, with removal to be prior to November 2026 and repairs and re-installation to occur prior to ANZAC Day 2027.
At 11.47 am Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed an amendment to the motion.
That council arrange for the prompt removal and repair of the damaged stone soldier at Ebbw Vale War Memorial with repairs, re-installation and re-dedication to occur prior to ANZAC Day 2027.
Councillor Marnie Doyle the original mover of the motion did not agree to the amendment.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed the following amended motion.
That council arrange for the prompt removal and repair of the damaged stone soldier at Ebbw Vale War Memorial with repairs, re-installation and re-dedication to occur prior to ANZAC Day 2027.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That Council arrange for the prompt removal and repair of the damaged stone soldier at Ebbw Vale War Memorial, with repairs, re-installation and re-dedication to occur prior to ANZAC Day 2027.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the meeting be adjourned at 12:00 pm to reconvene at 12.30 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 12.30 pm with all councillors in attendance except for Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic.
16.2
Damage of the Ebbw Vale Memorial
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
That Council arrange for the prompt removal and repair of the damaged stone soldier at Ebbw Vale War Memorial, with repairs, re-installation and re-dedication to occur prior to ANZAC Day 2027.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli withdrew his motion, then proposed a further amended motion.
That Council arrange for the removal and repair of the damaged stone soldier at Ebbw Vale War Memorial, with removal to be as per the Chief Executive Officer’s advice and repairs, re-installation and re-dedication to occur prior to ANZAC Day 2027.
Councillor Marnie Doyle, the mover of the original motion agreed to the further amended motion.
Resolution C2026/00/327
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council arrange for the removal and repair of the damaged stone soldier at Ebbw Vale War Memorial, with removal to be as per the Chief Executive Officer’s advice, and repairs, re-installation and re-dedication to occur prior to ANZAC Day 2027.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Resolution C2026/00/328
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the provision of these meeting procedures be suspended, as is necessary, for the consideration of supplementary Item 16.3 titled Review of Divisional Arrangements.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ebbw Vale
16.3 New Item (Committees) - Review of Divisional Arrangements
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.3
Review of Divisional Arrangements
Resolution C2026/00/329
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That pursuant to section 17 of the Local Government Act 2009, the electoral arrangements for Ipswich City Council be reviewed to ensure effective representation of electors across the local government area.
B. That the preferred electoral arrangement for the City of Ipswich is to return to a divided local government comprising a Mayor and ten (10) single-councillor divisions.
C. That Council write to the Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers, the Hon Ann Leahy MP, requesting that this be referred to the Local Government Change Commission for urgent consideration and assessment, and support Council's preferred electoral arrangement of a Mayor and ten (10) single-councillor divisions, with a view to facilitating implementation prior to the next quadrennial local government election.
D. That Council commence forthwith community consultation on the proposed local government change, in parallel with the referral process, with the outcomes provided to the Minister and the Local Government Change Commission as supplementary evidence of community views.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Resumption of Meeting Procedures
Resolution C2026/00/330
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That provision of these meeting procedures be resumed to continue with the order of business.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
17 . Notices of Motion
Mentions: Ipswich
17.1. Notice of Motion - Resignation from the Audit and Risk Management Committee
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Resignation from the Audit and Risk Management Committee
Resolution C2026/00/331
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
MOTION
A. That Council note the resignation of Councillor Andrew Antoniolli from the Audit and Risk Management Committee and appoint Councillor Jacob Madsen as a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
B. That, in accordance with section 8.1.2 of the Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter, Councillor Jacob Madsen be appointed for the remainder of the current councillor member term, ending in March 2028.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
18 . Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 1.00 pm
“These minutes are subject to confirmation at the next scheduled Council Ordinary Meeting”
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).