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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2026-06-16

Minutes · 3 items

2. Update on the continuation of the Land for Wildlife South-East Queensland Regional Program for 2026-2029

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

2. Update on the continuation of the Land for Wildlife South-East Queensland Regional Program for 2026-2029

This is a report concerning Council’s involvement in the Land for Wildlife South-East Queensland (LfWSEQ) Regional Program and the continued participation and financial contributions over a three-year period to support the regional coordination of the LfWSEQ program from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That Council notes the continued membership to Land for Wildlife South-East Queensland Regional Program for a period of three (3) years, at a total of $39,397.11 (being: Year 1 $12,757.28; Year 2 $13,102.14; Year 3 $13,537.69) commencing from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madden Nil

Antoniolli

Madsen

Augustine

The motion was put and carried.

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3. 2026 youth sustainability summit

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:

3. 2026 youth sustainability summit

This is a report concerning the 2026 Youth Sustainability Summit, highlighting the success of the program which was delivered on 6 of May 2026.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report on the Youth Sustainability Summit be received and its contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madden Nil

Antoniolli

Madsen

Augustine

The motion was put and carried.

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4. natural environment strategy implementation plan

Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

4. natural environment strategy implementation plan

This is a report concerning the Natural Environment Strategy Implementation Plan which provides the delivery framework for the Natural Environment Strategy 2023 across its six (6) core themes, mapping existing programs and identifying future initiatives to achieve Council's long-term environmental vision.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:

That the report on the Natural Environment Strategy Implementation Plan be received and noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madden Nil

Antoniolli

Madsen

Augustine

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 12.31 pm.

The meeting closed at 12.44 pm.

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