2022-06-23 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA   23 JUNE 2022




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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                                 23 JUNE 2022

                        6.5    Outcome - Housing is available for all members of the Noosa Shire community, including individuals and
                               households on low to moderate incomes.

                               Actions                                                                                                    Timing     Council Role

                     A6.5.1    Advocate to the Federal Government for a National Housing Strategy in recognition of the extent of the   June 2022      Advocate
                               housing crisis.

                     A6.5.2    Advocate to the State and Federal Governments for additional investment in social housing delivery as per Ongoing       Advocate
                               the State Housing Strategy and the charter of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation.
                               In light of the Queensland Budget 2021-22 identifying $38.5 million for social housing on the Sunshine
                               Coast, advocate for at least $6.5 million of that to be spent on social housing in Noosa Shire’. Or at least
                               $40 million over a 5 year period.

                     A6.5.3.   Work with the State Government to review the zoning of State owned housing properties (and other            2022        Advocate/
                               uncommitted properties) to determine if there are any appropriate for a higher density zoning or                         Partner
                               redevelopment. Seek to zone suitable State owned land specifically for social and affordable housing
                               through the Community Facilities zone appropriately annotated.
                               Advocate to the State for redevelopment of existing older housing which represents an underutilisation of
                               the site.

                    1 This is reflective of the proportional split of population between the two local governments that make up the Sunshine Coast.

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