Strategic Offset Policy and Biodiversity Offset Guidelines · Report

ORDINARY MEETING                                                                        17 SEPTEMBER 2026


People and Culture Internal capability gaps Implementation                  Defined roles and Low
                                            challenges                      responsibilities,
                                                                            governance
                                                                            structure. Existing
                                                                            Position and
                                                                            Project
                                                                            Management costs
                                                                            built into Project
                                                                            Costs or Third-
                                                                            Party funding
                                                                            agreements.
Assets                      Long-term land         Reduced              Strategic land-use Low
                            commitment for offsets alternative land use planning and
                                                   options              compensation
                                                                        mechanisms. Offset
                                                                        placement in
                                                                        appropriate areas.
Service Delivery            Increased project         Delays to             Early planning and Low
                            complexity                infrastructure        integration into
                                                      delivery              project design
Economy                     Increased cost of         Potential impacts Clear processes               Low
                            development               on project feasibility and shared
                                                                             responsibility with
                                                                             proponents




Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
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
Nil
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
      Office of the CEO, Mayor &             Community Services                    Corporate Services
              Councillors
  x    Mayor & Councillors             x   Director                         x    Director
  x    Chief Executive Officer             Community Connection                  Financial Services
       Executive Officers                  Sport & Active Lifestyles             Revenue Services
       Community Engagement                Arts & Culture                        ICT
  x    Governance                          Customer Experience                   Procurement