Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING | 18 JUNE 2026


            address strategic risk 10 on the organisational strategic risk register - human
            resources not managed effectively.


11.1.9 SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION – RESPONSE
     That Council;
     A. Note the report by Director Development and Regulation to the Audit and Risk
        Committee meeting dated 29 May 2026 regarding Short Term Accommodation;
     B. Note that the matters raised have been previously addressed through detailed
        legal advice and independent review;
     C. Note that the material does not warrant the need for further investigation or
        external referral; and
     D. Continue to monitor legal developments relevant to short-term accommodation as
        part of its oversight role.


11.1.10 ICT CYBER RISK REPORT
      That Council note the report by the ICT Manager to the Audit and Risk Committee
      Meeting dated 29 May 2026 regarding an update on ICT Cyber Risk.


11.1.11 SHELL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
        UPDATE
      That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Audit & Risk
      Committee Meeting dated 29 May 2026 regarding Council’s progress preparing for
      the 2025/26 financial statements.


11.1.12 FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT MONITORING, EXCEPTIONS AND
        ESCALATION POLICY
      That Council:
       A. Note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Audit and Risk
          Committee meeting dated 29 May 2026 regarding the QAO recommendation
          response and the implementation of a new policy framework to address financial
          risks across Council’s financial environment;
       B. Approve that that the Audit and Risk Committee have a standing agenda item
          reporting on identified exceptions under this framework.



11.1.13 FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT EXCEPTION REPORTING PE 30 APRIL 2026
      That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Audit and Risk
      Committee meeting dated 29 May 2026 regarding exceptions in Council’s financial
      environment to 30 April 2026.



11.1.14 QUEENSLAND AUDIT OFFICE'S LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL
        AUDIT REPORT 2026-26
      That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Audit and Risk
      Committee meeting dated 29 May 2026 regarding the Queensland Audit

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