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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2026-03-17
2. Ipswich Cane Toad Challenge - Highlights Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
2. Ipswich Cane Toad Challenge - Highlights Report
This is a report concerning the Ipswich Cane Toad Challenge and highlights of the campaign.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report titled Ipswich Cane Toad Challenge – Highlights Report be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Augustine
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Garage Sale Trail Impact Report 2025
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
3. Garage Sale Trail Impact Report 2025
This is a report concerning the Garage Sale Trail Impact Report 2025 and the positive community outcomes of participating in this initiative. The 2025 Garage Sale Trail was another outstanding success for Ipswich, delivering strong environmental, economic and community outcomes while engaging thousands of residents across the city.
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the Garage Sale Trail Impact Report 2025 be received and its content noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Augustine
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Update Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
4. Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Update Report
This is an update report on the continuing implementation of the Ipswich City Council Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive (the Directive) following the review of the Directive at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 3 September 2024.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the update report on the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Augustine
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Climate Emergency Petition - Response Outcome
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
5. Climate Emergency Petition - Response Outcome
This report is regarding a response to a petition received in August 2025 from the Ipswich Climate Action Group (ICAG). At Council Ordinary meeting on 2 December 2025, Council resolved that the officer report presented to the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025 be referred to a future councillor workshop for discussion.
The petition called upon Ipswich City Council to:
1. Declare a Climate Emergency.
2. Achieve net zero emissions across all Council operations by 2030.
3. Establish a community-council partnership to support a sustainable and liveable future.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
A. That Council receives and notes the petition from the Ipswich Climate Action Group.
B. That Council continue to implement actions under its adopted Sustainability Strategy 2021 – 2026 and actively promotes, communicates and raises awareness of council’s sustainability and climate resilience initiatives.
C. That Council continue to engage with environment and sustainability groups, and the broader community to support a sustainable and liveable future, and to seek community input in the review and update of the Sustainability Strategy in 2026-2027.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic left the meeting at 1.01pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6. Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
6. Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - March 2026
This is a report concerning the progress in implementing Ipswich City Council’s Sustainability Strategy 2021-2026. The strategy and its associated implementation plan are in their fifth year of implementation. These set out several actions over the five-year period and as of March 2026 , 81% are marked completed. Some of the actions are substantial projects within themselves and are implemented over multiple years and/or ongoing in nature.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the report titled “Sustainability Strategy Implementation – March 2026” be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
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 12.50 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.08 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).