FURTHER REPORT - 2026-2027 FEES AND CHARGES (referred from General Committee dated 9 June 2026 Item 7.10) · Report

ORDINARY MEETING                                                                      18 JUNE 2026


Charges which are commercial in nature are set in accordance with Section 262(3)(c) of the Local
Government Act 2009. Commercial charges are applicable to both of Council’s nominated business
activities, Waste Management and the Holiday Parks. Full cost price modelling was undertaken for
both of these activities to ensure that charges reflected full cost and a user pays philosophy, and no
general rate subsidy is required.


Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 5. - Excellence
This theme focuses on customer experience, financial sustainability, innovation and technology,
levels of service, governance, our employees and volunteers, funding streams and asset
management practices.

Objective 5.2
Continue to deliver a financially sustainable Council that has the resources now and into the future
to achieve its strategic objectives. This will be supported through the introduction of enhanced
sustainability reporting and performance indicators, as well as ESG (environment social and
governance) accounting practices as guided by statutory requirements.




Previous Council Consideration
Council considers fees and charges levels annually as part of the budget process. Fees and charges
can also be amended, removed or introduced during a financial year via Council resolution.


Finance
General cost-recovery fees and commercial charges are expected to generate approximately $31
million in the 2026-27 financial year, representing approximately 19% of Council’s combined annual
operating revenue.


Risk & Opportunities
Failure to appropriately adopt general cost-recovery fees and commercial charges may result in
Council being left without the head or power to charge for goods and services, compromising
ongoing financial sustainability and Council’s reputation.


Human Rights
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with Council’s
Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.

Internal Consultation