2026 LGAQ CONFERENCE MOTIONS & COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE · Attachment 11 - Safe Parking Pilot Program on State-owned and Public Car Parks as a Response to the Housing Crisis

ATTACHMENT 11                        2026 LGAQ Annual Conference –
                                     Proposed Motion

Who is the key contact for   Cr Amelia Lorentson
this motion?
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Submitting council           Noosa Council
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Supporting ROC
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Council resolution #         NA
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Date of council resolution   TBA
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 Does this motion have state-wide relevance?

Was this motion suggested by a third party? no

Title of motion (required)   Safe Parking Pilot Program on State-owned and Public Car Parks
                             as a Response to the Housing Crisis
Motion                       That the LGAQ call on the Queensland Government to establish
(required)                   and fund a statewide pilot Safe Parking Program on suitable State-
                             owned and public car parks, including underutilised assets such as
                             school car parks during holiday periods, in partnership with local
                             governments and community organisations, to provide safe
                             overnight accommodation and basic support services in response
                             to the housing crisis, given the rising number of people living in
                             vehicles and the lack of affordable housing across Queensland.
What is the desired          A practical, scalable pilot response to the housing crisis that can be
outcome sought?              implemented across Queensland where need exists, providing safe
(required) 200-word limit    and dignified temporary accommodation linked to support services,
                             improving wellbeing for people experiencing homelessness and
                             reducing pressure on public spaces managed by councils.
Background                   Queensland is experiencing a widespread housing crisis, resulting
(required) 350-word limit    in increased homelessness and a growing number of people
                             sleeping in vehicles.
                             Local governments are increasingly managing the impacts through
                             public space management, compliance and community safety
                             responses, despite not being resourced as housing providers.
                             Community-led safe parking initiatives demonstrate that utilising
                             underused car parks with basic amenities and wrap-around support