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2026 LGAQ CONFERENCE MOTIONS & COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE (Referred from the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 - Item 7.7) · Att 2 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes - LGAQ Proposed Motion - State-led Safe Parking Program - Updated
ATTACHMENT 2 to the Minutes of 2026 LGAQ Annual Conference –
the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 Proposed Motion
July 2026 – Safe Parking
Program - Updated
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 State-led Safe Parking
Program for People Experiencing Homelessness
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.
That the LGAQ call on the State government to
1. Establish and fund a statewide Safe Parking Program on
suitable State-owned land, such as surplus government land,
education facilities, transport land or other appropriate State
assets, to provide safe overnight parking for people
experiencing homelessness, including those who are employed
and living in their vehicles.
2. Fund the delivery of on-site wrap-around support services,
including housing assistance, health care, mental health
services, employment support and pathways into permanent
housing.
3. Work collaboratively with local governments to identify suitable
locations where appropriate, while recognising that
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homelessness and housing are primarily State Government
responsibilities.
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.
A State-led Safe Parking Program on appropriate State-owned land
would provide a practical and compassionate response while
ensuring people can access support services in a safe
environment. Locating these facilities on State land reinforces that
homelessness is fundamentally a State responsibility and reduces
pressure on local government-managed parks, reserves and public
spaces.
Providing funded wrap-around services alongside safe parking
would assist people to transition into stable housing, improve health
and wellbeing outcomes, and reduce the social and financial
impacts currently experienced by councils and communities across
Queensland.
Background
Queensland is experiencing a widespread housing crisis, resulting
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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 ATTACHMENT 11 June 26 Wilson
Crawley 2 can provide an immediate, low-cost and effective
response while pathways to long-term housing are developed.
Local governments across Queensland are experiencing increasing
numbers of people sleeping in vehicles due to the housing crisis.
Many are employed, have local connections and are unable to
secure affordable housing despite maintaining employment.
As a result, councils are increasingly managing the impacts through
compliance activities, public amenity management and community
safety responses. While local governments have a role in
managing public spaces, they are not housing authorities and are
not resourced to respond to the growing demand for homelessness
services.
Case study/ Example
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