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Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2025-08-19
2. Major Community Event Sponsorship - Brassall Christmas in the Park
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
2. Major Community Event Sponsorship - Brassall Christmas in the Park
This is a report concerning an application for Major Community Event Sponsorship by Brassall Christmas in the Park Inc. The application requests a multi-year agreement from 2025 (two or three years) to provide $15,000 ex GST per event to support the delivery of an annual community Christmas carols event in Brassall.
Recommendation
That council provide Major Community Event Sponsorship of $12,000 per event (excl. GST) to Brassall Christmas in the Park Inc. for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Brassall Christmas in the Park events (total support of $36,000 excl. GST across the multi-year agreement).
Councillor Jim Madden proposed a variation to the recommendation by replacing the sponsorship amount of $12,000 with $15,000 and the total support amount from $36,000 to $45,000).
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council provide Major Community Event Sponsorship of $15,000 per event (excl. GST) to Brassall Christmas in the Park Inc. for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Brassall Christmas in the Park events (total support of $45,000 excl. GST across the multi-year agreement).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Brassall
3. Nicholas Street Precinct - July 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
3. Nicholas Street Precinct - July 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
This is a report concerning the July 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct (NSP) Project Control Group (PCG) meeting focussing on the status of the leasing program and the planning, development, delivery and ongoing management of the NSP.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the July 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
4. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 August 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
4. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 August 2025
This is the report of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 August 2025.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(02) of 14 August 2025 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1 . Confirmation of Minutes of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(01) of 8 May 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Advocacy Advisory Committee held on 8 May 2025 be confirmed.
2 . Amendments to Significant Projects policy, procedure, brief and criteria
This is a report concerning the updated Advocacy for Significant Projects Policy.
Recommendation
A. That the Advocacy Advisory Committee review the updated Advocacy for Significant Projects Policy for endorsement and progression to Economic and Cultural Development Committee and Council for approval and adoption.
B. That the Advocacy Advisory Committee note the updated draft list of Locally Significant Projects compiled following initial meetings with Councillors.
3 . Addition to the Regionally Significant Project list - Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games opportunities
This is a report concerning the addition of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games opportunities to the list of Regionally Significant Projects.
Recommendation
That the Advocacy Advisory Committee endorse the addition of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a Regionally Significant Project.
Action
That the Economic Development Manager and Advocacy Lead provide the committee with examples of Rockhampton’s advocacy approach to attracting rowing to the region.
4 . Leveraging 2032: Venue Audit for Elite Training Readiness
This is a report detailing progress on Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, specifically Outcome 7: Pre-Games Training Opportunities (Venues, Teams Attraction). It includes progress on the venue audit, next steps, short list of venues with elite training capabilities and approval of a Team Attraction brochure for the city.
Recommendation
A. That the Committee note the progress made as part of Outcome 7: Pre-Games Training Opportunities (Venues, Team Attraction) through the delivery of a venue audit of Council and non-Council sporting venues.
B. That the Committee note the opportunity for a potential team attraction brochure based on the venue audit shortlisting, promoting venues with Games training capabilities.
ACTION
The Economic Development Manager to coordinate the following:
· Councillors to provide any feedback relating to venues or suggestions for further venues.
· Continue assessment of non-council venues and provide a further updated list to a future meeting.
· A map of Ipswich facilities and where each are located that includes the proximity to Brisbane, Gold Coast and other venues.
General Manager (Community, Cultural and Economic Development) to provide some examples of the incentives and investment that Gold Coast City Council and potentially Sunshine Coast Regional Council is offering for team attraction.
ADVOCACY COMMUNICATION PLAN
The committee discussed the process for establishing a proposed advocacy communication plan.
ACTION
The Economic Development Manager to develop an advocacy communication plan that outlines key actions for council including a calendar of events for the next three years and for regular correspondence with relevant ministers.
RECONVENING OF IPSWICH Elected RepresentativeS Working Group
ACTION
The Chief Executive Officer to review the previous Terms of Reference for the Ipswich Elected Representatives Working Group and provide an updated version to all councillors with a view to reconvening these meetings.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 10.46 am.
The meeting closed at 11.37 am.
*** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting of 28 August 2025 for amendment
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).