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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 22 JANUARY 2026 · Attachment 1 - 2026-01-22 Ordinary Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 22 January 2026
10:00 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian
Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 22 JANUARY 2026
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 10.00am
2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters
of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and
emerging.
3 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Richard MacGillivray
Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Chris Steel
Acting Director Community Services Paul Brinkman
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 18 DECEMBER 2025
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 December 2025 be received and
confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia
Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
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5 PETITIONS
5.1 PETITION: PROPOSED NEW TOILET STRUCTURE AT NOOSAVILLE FORESHORE
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Cr Lorentson – refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes dated 22 January 2026.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That the petition with 93 signatories submitted by Craig McGovern, requesting that Council
redesign the proposed new toilet structure near the Big Pelican to make it smaller, less
obtrusive and maximise the existing grassed area be received and referred to the Chief
Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia
Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
7.1 APPLICANT: WILLY OSTWALD, FRIENDS OF NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS
TOPIC: MASTERPLAN FOR NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS
SPEAKERS: WILLY OSTWALD, JILL BROWNLEE
7.2 APPLICANT: PAT SPICER
TOPIC: COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
SPEAKERS: PAT SPICER
8. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
8.1 RHEA DEN BRAASEM
QUESTION 1
What is the cost, per tonne, of material removed by truck from 62 Lake Macdonald Drive?
Response provided by Chris Steel, Acting Director Infrastructure Services
Council is unable to provide the cost per tonne of Material Removed from 62 Lake MacDonald
Drive as it would be breaching commercial in confidence through release of Carruthers
Contracting’s competitive pricing rates, being of sensitive information
QUESTION 2
How many tonnes of material have been removed by truck from 62 Lake Macdonald Drive so
far?
Response provided by Chris Steel, Acting Director Infrastructure Services
An estimated total tonnage of 15,500 tonnes from 62 Lake MacDonald Drive.
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8.2 JOHN SPENCER
QUESTION 1
Would it not be better for Council to conduct community consultation surveys through an
appropriate independent third party. This would almost certainly provide more detailed and
accurate information and remove the perception of bias which is inherent in council run
surveys. Does the council not think that this would improve community confidence that their
views were being adequately represented particularly if the results were published in full and
in a timely fashion?
Response provided by Acting Chief Executive Officer, Richard MacGillivray
Thank you, Mr Spencer, for your question.
Council is committed to meaningful engagement that is reflective of the broader community
and its practices are underpinned by the International Association of Public Participation
(IAP2), globally recognised for its best practice approach to community engagement. Council
also has a Community Engagement framework to provide the context on how to plan, design
and implement the community engagement process for identified projects, strategies, and
decision-making processes.
Surveys are one part of the conversation with our community, as we adopt an integrated
approach to community engagement which is consistent with best practice. There are a range
of options offered, including face-to-face engagement and the opportunity to provide written
submissions.
Council staff make an operational decision to design, develop and test community
engagement surveys in-house and these are developed by highly skilled engagement
professionals. The cost to engage an independent third party to provide this service can be
significant. For some of the complex or high-profile community engagement projects, such as
the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, Pomona Place Plan and Housing
Strategy, we have partnered with specialised consultants to assist with survey design and the
analysis of data. In line with our Community Engagement Framework, we endeavour to “close
the loop” with the community by reporting back what we heard and how it influenced Council’s
decision-making.
We acknowledge there have been some delays in providing reports for some of our recent
engagement projects. We continually review and investigate methods to enhance our
engagement and encourage members of the community to sign up to be part of our newly
formed Community Engagement Feedback panel for future projects
QUESTION 2
Would the Council please improve the sound system in the Council Chamber so that the
person asking a public question is heard on the video proceedings with as much volume and
clarity as the person responding for Council?
Response provided by Acting Director Corporate Services, Margaret Gatt
Regarding the public question about improving the sound system in the Council Chamber to
ensure that public questions are heard as clearly as the responses, I propose an immediate
and a longer-term solution. For the immediate solution, we can utilise the portable PA system
with two mobile microphones. This system is already used effectively during our remote
Council meetings throughout the region. By using the PA system, we can amplify the
questions so that the streaming audio picks them up clearly, ensuring that the public question
is heard with much more volume and clarity.
In the long term, we plan to look at further permanent upgrades for the Council Chambers.
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8.3 BRIAN O'CONNOR
QUESTION 1
Pomona remains the only town in Noosa Shire without a flagpole at its war memorial. In its
responses outlining progress on the Pomona Place Plan initiatives, the council states that the
placement of a flagpole at the Pomona War Memorial is 'under consideration' - an action that
has been underway, on and off, since before the memorial was refurbished and rededicated
in 2018.
The question is this: This matter having been under investigation for the past seven years,
what are the 'considerations' around a flagpole at this location and has that consideration
resulted in any outcomes, such that the Pomona community can look forward to permission
being granted for a flagpole to be located at the memorial rotunda in Joe Bazzo Park?
Response provided by Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Thank you, Mr. O‘Connor, for your question and your continued interest in the Pomona Place
Plan initiatives.
Council acknowledges your longstanding interest in the proposal for a permanent flagpole
near the Pomona Rotunda War Memorial in Joe Bazzo Park. Over several years, Council
officers have carefully evaluated various factors, including the park’s limited space, high
community use, safety concerns related to children and pedestrian movement, and
maintenance implications such as mowing access and obstruction risks. A permanent
flagpole in the open park was not supported. These considerations were outlined in previous
correspondence to you.
The idea of installing a flagpole was included for consideration in the Pomona Place Plan and
will be further assessed by Council to see if it could be accommodated in an existing garden
bed. This proposal still needs more research and hasn't yet become a funded project. The
evaluation process will continue as resources, staff capacity, and overall organisational
priorities permit.
In the interim, Council advises that temporary flagpoles can be effectively utilised for
commemorative events, offering flexibility without permanently impacting the park's function.
Additionally, the permanent flagpole located outside the Pomona Fire Station across the road
is also available for use during commemorative occasions.
QUESTION 2
If it takes seven years to consider something as relatively simple as the placement of a
flagpole in a park, beside a war memorial at Pomona, what prospect is there that Noosa
Council will complete all 52 actions in the Pomona Place Plan within a 10-year timeframe;
some of those actions being complex, in need of detailed planning and requiring cooperation
and considerable funding from other levels of government?
Response provided by Director Strategic Planning & Environment Kim Rawlings
The Pomona Place Plan has actions with specific timeframes for commencement to ensure
implementation of the plan can be staged in a sustainable long term approach. A Draft Short
Term Implementation Plan has been prepared showing good progress against many actions
in the Place Plan. This will be continually monitored over time with medium and long term
projects being considered over the appropriate timeframes as part of the council budget
process to ensure adequate funding.
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8.4 PAT SPICER
QUESTION 1
While there were restrictions on releasing information to the public regarding the loss or $2.4
million through fraud in December 2024, were all staff in the financial department fully briefed
on the contents of the Queensland Audit Office report immediately after the report was
received as it explicitly warned about the fraud risk in "super master file" data changes and
provided a case study of a recent council loss through such data changes being made to
supplier bank account details?
Response provided by Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt
Firstly, I’d like to confirm that whilst the initial loss was $2.3M, through recovery by the bank
and our insurers, the current figure is $1.7M. This is still a substantial amount and Council
does not take this lightly. We are making a range of changes and additions to prevent this
happening again.
Council was notified by QAO in March 2024 of the fraud event that targeted Gold Coast
Council prior to the calculated attack on Noosa Council.
Also as documented in our previous reports to the Audit and Risk committee and Council, the
recommendations from the 2025 QAO Noosa Shire Council Interim Audit Report have been
implemented or substantially progressed. Specifically;
Council has met all reporting obligations
Council has conducted regular mandatory cyber-fraud training to better equip our staff
for such activities
Council has strengthened processes for updating, maintaining and securing the
vendor credit Masterfile including the development of a Vendor Maintenance Policy
Council is in the process of establishing an independent, risk-based financial
accountability program to review and audit the accuracy and proper use of financial
information
Council has substantially progressed the implementation of third-party payment
protection software (EFTsure) to validate banking information
QUESTION 2
Why is Noosa Council taking on the state responsibility of providing housing by spending
millions above grants to remediate and install all infrastructure for housing at 64 Lake
Macdonald Drive Cooroy as well as entering into a contract with Coast2Bay to build 26 units
when it is a fact that this site does not meet the housing strategy actions of ready access to
services, transport and proximity to work?
Response provided by Director Strategic Planning & Environment Kim Rawlings
The housing crisis currently gripping Australia is one that neither the State or Federal
governments are going to be able to solve alone in a short time. Rather than sitting back and
expecting the problem to be solved by other levels of government, Noosa Council along with
many other Local Governments has chosen to be part of the solution. Despite the belief by
some that this is not a Local Government responsibility, Local governments have a
responsibility to ensure their communities are places people want to live and families can
thrive, with amenities and services critical to people’s livelihoods. Local Governments are
specifically required to plan for the needs of its community under the Local Government Act,
this could legitimately include land use and development outcomes to support housing. Many
Councils across Australia are increasingly exploring how they can support affordable housing
in response to local needs including Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay amongst others.
Councils also have a critical role in enabling housing outcomes through planning, servicing
and often land.
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Noosa Council's 2018 Social Justice Charter commits Council to implementing policies and
providing services that decrease inequality, to doing what it can to ensure Noosa is a diverse
community where there are affordable places for people to live. At the 2021 Census there
were 2,461 low to medium income Noosa Shire households in housing stress. Since then,
the situation has only worsened. To illustrate, the median weekly rent for Cooroy has
increased from $500 at the time of the 2021 census to $800 in the September 2025 quarter.
That's a 60% increase in 4 years.
In endorsing the 2022 Housing Strategy Noosa Council committed to encouraging greater
public and private investment in more social and affordable housing in the Shire and
partnering with registered Community Housing Providers and others with the aim of providing
more social and affordable. This included investigating Council owned land which might be
put to the purpose of housing locals. The land at Lake Macdonald Drive was just one site
subject to feasibility investigations with others being in the centres at Noosa Junction and at
Tewantin. Thes actions are specifically listed in the Housing Strategy and therefore do meet
the Housing strategy actions. A Guide for Local Councils in Delivery of Affordable Housing,
produced by the ALGA, Housing Australia and Australian Community Housing has recently
showcased Noosa Council's efforts, including the Cooroy land-based contribution to social
housing delivery
9 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
10 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
10.1 THREE-MONTH TRIAL OF ALTERNATE SHARK MITIGATION MEASURES
DURING SOUTHERN WHALE MIGRATION
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Cr Lorentson – refer to Attachment 2 to the Minutes dated 22 January 2026
Cr Wilkie - refer to Attachment 3 to the Minutes dated 22 January 2026
Cr Wilkie - refer to Attachment 4 to the Minutes dated 22 January 2026
Cr Wilkie - refer to Attachment 5 to the Minutes dated 22 January 2026
Cr Wilkie - refer to Attachment 6 to the Minutes dated 22 January 2026
Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council write to the State requesting that, during the 2026 whale migration period, the
Queensland Government consider a three-month trial replacing traditional shark nets with
smart drumlines or other contemporary, non-lethal mitigation technologies that allow for the
safe passage of migrating whales, with Noosa Main Beach proposed as the trial location.
This trial should apply specifically to the southern migration period when whales, including
vulnerable calves, are travelling south and when the majority of entanglements are known to
occur.
Amendment No.1
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded:
That the Motion be amended to read:
A. Note the attached correspondence to and from the State Government on Noosa Council’s
request to trial the removal of shark nets during whale migration season in conjunction with
deployment of non-lethal mitigation methods, including smart drumlines and aerial drone
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surveillance, and
B. Formulate a range of advocacy strategies, not limited to letter writing, to achieve the
objective of a trial for shark net removal during whale migration season. These strategies are
to include advocacy for a three-month trial during the southern migration period when whales,
including vulnerable calves, are travelling south when the majority of entanglements are
known to occur.
Cr Lorentson called the amendment out of order according to Section 29.1 of the
Standing Orders.
The Chairperson ruled that the amendment was in order and not contrary to section
29.1 of the Standing Orders.
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the Chairperson's ruling be dissented from.
For: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Nicola
Wilson,
Against: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
Amendment No. 1 was not considered by the meeting, as the dissent motion was
carried, and the amendment was therefore considered out of order.
Amendment No 2.
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the Motion be amended to read:
That Council:
A. Note the attached correspondence (provided as Attachments 3 - 6 to the Minutes dated
22 January 2026) to and from the State Government on Noosa Council’s request to trial
the removal of shark nets during whale migration season in conjunction with deployment
of non-lethal mitigation methods, including smart drumlines and aerial drone surveillance,
and
B. Councillors discuss a range of advocacy methods, not limited to letter writing, to achieve
the objective of a trial for shark net removal during whale migration season. These are to
include advocacy for a three-month trial during the southern migration period when
whales, including vulnerable calves, are travelling south when the majority of
entanglements are known to occur.
Lost.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Nicola
Wilson
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council write to the State requesting that, during the 2026 whale migration period, the
Queensland Government consider a three-month trial replacing traditional shark nets with
smart drumlines or other contemporary, non-lethal mitigation technologies that allow for the
safe passage of migrating whales, with Noosa Main Beach proposed as the trial location.
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This trial should apply specifically to the southern migration period when whales, including
vulnerable calves, are travelling south and when the majority of entanglements are known to
occur.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia
Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
10.2 INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COMMUNITY SURVEYS
Motion
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council:
A. Requires community engagement surveys that are developed to support consultation
and/or decision-making for significant Council projects, undergo an independent review
by a suitably qualified third party prior to release, to ensure methodological integrity,
neutrality of framing, and confidence in the reliability of the data used to inform Council
decision-making; and
B. Requests the CEO to provide a report back to Council for further consideration and/or
decision that explores the potential opportunities and costs in line with Council’s Standing
Orders.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the motion be amended to read:
That Council
A. Requires community engagement surveys that are developed to support consultation
and/or decision-making for significant Council projects, undergo an independent review by a
suitably qualified third party prior to release, to ensure methodological integrity, neutrality of
framing, and confidence in the reliability of the data used to inform Council decision-making;
and
B. Requests the CEO to provide a report back to Council for further consideration and/or
decision that explores the potential opportunities, implications and costs of obtaining
independent review of surveys to be used as part of the community engagement on
significant Council projects and plans. in line with Council’s Standing Orders.
Lost.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell
Against: Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom
Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council:
A. Requires community engagement surveys that are developed to support consultation
and/or decision-making for significant Council projects, undergo an independent review
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by a suitably qualified third party prior to release, to ensure methodological integrity,
neutrality of framing, and confidence in the reliability of the data used to inform Council
decision-making; and
B. Requests the CEO to provide a report back to Council for further consideration and/or
decision that explores the potential opportunities and costs in line with Council’s Standing
Orders.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia
Lorentson, Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
11. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
11.1 AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 12 DECEMBER 2025
11.1.1. CEO UPDATE
That Council note the CEO Update to the Audit & Risk Committee dated 12
December 2025.
11.1.2. QAO / KPMG - 2025 AUDIT COMMITEE BRIEFING PAPER
That Council note the Briefing Paper provided by the Queensland Audit Office
(QAO) & KPMG to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 12 December
2025.
11.1.3. WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25
That Council note the report by the Workplace Health and Safety Co-ordinator to
the Audit and Risk Committee Meeting dated 12 December 2025 regarding
Workplace Health and Safety Annual Report 2024/25.
11.1.4. CROWE: RECRUITMENT MANAGEMENT AUDIT (FINAL REPORT)
That Council note the report by the A/Executive Officer to the Audit & Risk
Committee dated 12 December 2025 regarding the (Crowe) Final Report for the
Internal Audit of Recruitment Management.
11.1.5. BRIEFING PAPER ON OUTSTANDING (ICT) ACTIONS ITEMS
That Council note the report by the Acting ICT Manager to the Audit and Risk
Committee meeting dated 12th December 2025 on outstanding Action Items
from previous meetings.
11.1.6. UPDATE ON THE REVIEW OF OUTANDING ACTION ITEMS
That Council note the report by the A/Executive Officer to the Committee dated 12
December 2025 regarding the update on the review of outstanding action items
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from previous internal audits.
11.1.7. 2026 DRAFT ANNUAL ROLLING WORKS PLAN AND STANDING AGENDA
ITEMS
The Audit & Risk Committee approved the 2026 proposed annual rolling work
plan and standing agenda items listing provided in the agenda.
11.1.8. DISCUSSION TO RECOMMEND NEW CHAIR OF AUDIT AND RISK
COMMITTEE
That Council note the recommendation of the Audit & Risk Committee to appoint
Ian Rushworth as the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee for a term of three (3)
years
11.1.9. 2024 FRAUD EVENT ANALYSIS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
AND STATUS UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services, Margaret
Gatt to the Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 12 December 2025
regarding the 2024 Fraud Event Corrective Actions and Status Update.
11.1.10. PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE UPDATE - S254D(3) LG
REG 2012 (QLD)
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk
Committee meeting dated 12 December 2025 and the update on public interest
disclosure matters.
11.1.11. AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the Recommendations of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 12
December 2025 be received and adopted.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
11.2 AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 9 JANUARY 2026
11.2.1. QAO / KPMG 2025 CLOSING REPORT
That Council note Attachment 1 titled 2025 Closing Report by QAO / KPMG to
the Audit & Risk Committee dated 9 January 2026.
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11.2.2. 2024-2025 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
That Council
A. Note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the Audit and
Risk Committee dated 9 January 2025; and
B. Approve the 2024/25 Annual Financial Statements for certification by the
Mayor and Chief Executive Officer.
11.2.3. NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2024 - 2025
That Council
A. Note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee
meeting dated 12 January 2026 regarding corporate reporting; and
B. Note Council’s draft Annual Report for 2024 - 2025 financial year.
11.2.4. AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the Recommendations of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting dated 9
January 2026 be received and adopted.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
11.3 GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 19 JANUARY 2026
11.3.1. ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2026
That Council
A. Note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 19 January 2026
B. Repeal the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2023; and
C. Adopt the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2026 as provided at
Attachment 1 to the Endorsement of the Noosa Local Disaster Management
Plan 2026 report.
D. Authorise the CEO to make minor changes or amendments to the Plan prior
to publishing the final document.
11.3.2. RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - TRIAL OF REMOTE RESCUE
TUBES/LIFE RINGS AT UNPATROLLED BEACHES
That Council
A. Note the report by the Acting Local Laws and Environmental Health Manager
to the General Committee dated 19 January 2026
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B. Support Surf Lifesaving Queensland as the State’s peak coastal safety
authority and Surf Lifesaving Clubs with their funded and managed roll out
programs; and
C. Defer the implementation of a Council managed trial of remote rescue tubes
and life rings at unpatrolled beach locations until:
1. The risks associated with current trials and any emerging issues at
Noosa National Park, as well as programs elsewhere in Australia and
overseas, have been critically evaluated by Council; and
2. An appropriate evidence-based management strategy has been
developed to manage those risks and issues (detailed as Option 2 in the
report).
11.3.3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
NOVEMBER 2025
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
General Committee Meeting on 19 January 2026 regarding applications that
have been decided by delegated authority for November 2025 as provided at
Attachment 1 to the Report.
11.3.4. PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS ASSESSMENT WORKING TEAM -
CONTRACT AWARDS UNDER CEO DELEGATION
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Corporate Services to the
General Committee Meeting dated 19 January 2026 for contracts awarded under
CEO Delegation, via the Procurement Contracts Assessment Working Team, for
the period 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025.
11.3.5. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2025
That Council note the report by Revenue Services Manager and Financial
Services Manager (Acting) to the General Committee dated 19 January 2026
regarding Council's financial performance to 31 December 2025.
11.3.6. GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS EN BLOC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the Recommendations of the General Committee meeting dated 19 January
2026 be received and adopted.
Carried.
For: Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
Cr Nicola Wilson
Against: None
12 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Nil.
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13 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
14 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin on
Thursday 19 February 2026 at 10.00am.
15 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 1.17pm.