NOOSA EVENTS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK, POLICY, AND GOVERNANCE · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                        6 OCTOBER 2026


 Opportunity –        Improved oversight, accountability    EEG, Policy framework and
 Governance           and strategic coordination.           performance monitoring.
 Maturity

 Opportunity –        Leveraging future event and           Strategic Priority 5 and future legacy
 Brisbane 2032        infrastructure opportunities.         planning.


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
Development of the Noosa Events Strategic Framework has been informed by community and
stakeholder engagement, including:

   •   Destination Management Plan consultation;
   •   engagement with event organisers;
   •   discussions with local businesses and stakeholders;
   •   internal Council workshops; and
   •   an Events Industry Roundtable attended by industry representatives.
Consultation demonstrated strong support for events that reflect Noosa's values, contribute
positively to community life, support local businesses and protect environmental values.
Stakeholders also identified opportunities to improve communication, planning certainty, relationship
management, approval processes and industry collaboration. A detailed summary of the stakeholder
feedback and insights in documented in Section 2 of the Noosa Events Strategic Framework.

The Noosa Events Strategic Framework proposed governance arrangements have been developed
in direct response to this feedback and are intended to support improved coordination, transparency
and shared accountability across the events sector.