ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 16 OCTOBER 2025 · 2025-10-16 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                  16 OCTOBER 2025


     Amendment No.1
     Moved:             Cr Frank Wilkie
     Seconded:          Cr Brian Stockwell
     That B be added to read:
     B. Request the CEO to provide regular updates to councillors on the implementation of the
     Queensland Audit Office recommendations, including the progress and efficacy of the
     additional internal controls and third-party software system.
     Lost.
     For:               Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener
     Against:           Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Nicola
                        Wilson




     Amendment No. 2
     Moved:           Cr Amelia Lorentson
     Seconded:        Cr Nicola Wilson
     That B be added to read:
     B. Commits to releasing a publicly accessible follow-up report by the December round of
     meetings, addressing key questions raised by the community and outlining key findings,
     actions taken and lessons learned subject to legal and privacy obligations.
     Carried.
     For:             Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Tom
                      Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:         Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Brian Stockwell




     Amendment No. 3
     Moved:             Cr Frank Wilkie
     Seconded:          Cr Tom Wegener
     That C be added to read:
     C. That Councillors are requested to attend future Audit & Risk Committee meetings and
     related briefings about this fraud to remain informed on the progress of this matter.
     Lost.
     For:               Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Tom Wegener
     Against:           Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian
                        Stockwell, Cr Nicola Wilson




     Amendment No. 4
     Moved:             Cr Amelia Lorentson
     Seconded:          Cr Nicola Wilson
     That C be added to read:
     C. Acknowledges the need to address issues that may have contributed to the December
     2024 fraud incident and commits to undertaking a review of internal processes, workforce
     capabilities, and resourcing as part of Council's response.