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Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2026-05-19
2. Event Sponsorship - 2026 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
2. Event Sponsorship - 2026 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
This is a report concerning an Event Sponsorship application by Willowbank Raceway Incorporated, for $35,000 financial support of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, to be held from Thursday 4 June to Sunday 7 June 2026.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Willowbank Raceway Incorporated receives $25,000 excl. GST financial support for the 2026 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals
B. That Council undertake an Event Impact Report for the 2026 Gulf Western Oil Winternationals as in-kind support (valued at $10,997.50 ex GST).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Jonic
Madsen
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Willowbank
3. Event Sponsorship - Let's Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
3. Event Sponsorship - Let's Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo
This is a report concerning an Event Sponsorship application by Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Queensland (Caravaning Queensland) for $15,000 financial support of the Let’s Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo to be held
28-30 August 2026.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Queensland (Caravaning Queensland) receives $4,500 excl GST financial support for the Let’s Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo
B. That Council undertake an Event Impact Report for the 2026 Let’s Go Ipswich Caravan & RV Expo as in-kind support (valued at $9,500 excl. GST)
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Jonic
Madsen
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor David Martin:
4. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
This is a report concerning event sponsorship approved in the period of 1 January to 31 March 2026 as required under the Event Sponsorship Policy.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor David Martin:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 January to 31 March 2026 period:
Event Sponsorship Category 2 over $15,000 (excl GST) approved by Council:
· V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd as trustee for the Avesco Unit Trust - cash support of $50,000 (excl GST) for the 2026 Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440.
· Spartan AUS 3.0 Pty Ltd - cash support of $50,000 (excl GST) for the 2026 OCR World Championships and Spartan Trifecta Weekend and the 2027 and 2028 Spartan Trifecta Weekends.
· Ipswich Turf Club - cash support of $25,000 (excl GST) for the 2026 Ipswich Cup
B. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 period:
· 2026 CMC Rocks, 35 tickets for corporate hospitality for advocacy and capacity building purposes
C. That Council receive and note the following event impact study support was confirmed during the 1 January to 31 March 2026 period:
· 2026 Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440, Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August, Queensland Raceway
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Jonic
Madsen
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Nicholas Street Precinct April 2026 Redevelopment Progress Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
5. Nicholas Street Precinct April 2026 Redevelopment Progress Report
This is a report concerning the April 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct (NSP) Redevelopment Progress Report 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 Jim Madden:
That the April 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Redevelopment Progress Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Jonic
Madsen
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 10.30 am.
The meeting closed at 10.53 am.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).