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Attachment 1 to Item 7
Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
12 March 2019
NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT 2017/2018
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Section 2
NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2017/2018 For ease of reading, this Annual report has been written at three levels. For those wishing to get the key messages, the Report from the Chair highlights these. Reading the whole report will cover all activities. For those wanting detailed points on specific issues, extensive appendices are included. CONTENTS 1. Report from the Chair (Dick Barnes) 2. Fiscal accounts headlines 3. Management accounts 4. UNESCO 10 year Periodic Review 5. Grants Rounds and summary of projects 6. Funding agreement and the new initiative 7. Communication and community involvement 8. Links to Council 9. Working with NCBA 10. Resourcing 11. Leveraging the funds and fundraising 12. Key Business Parameters 13. Conclusion Appendices A. Audited Accounts and Auditors Report B. Management Accounts C. Periodic Review Executive Summary D. Funding Agreement E. Back to Basics Checklist F. Project Graphics
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NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION - 2017/18 1. REPORT FROM THE CHAIR (Dick Barnes) I am pleased to present our Annual Report for Fiscal 2017/18 to the Noosa Shire Council (Council) and hence to the community in general. I would like to set in context here the key activities undertaken in 2017/18 that are covered in more detail in subsequent sections. In particular, highlight important initiatives for the future. I apologise for the lateness of this report. This was due to a series of serious medical events that led to a number of false starts on my part. This will not happen in future as we have now a more robust structure. Financials Once again we have a clean audit report. The financials are highlighted here and the full reports are in Appendix A. The fiscal accounts are assembled to appropriate accounting standards and, as a result, are quite complicated. To help with this, we have developed a set of management accounts for the ongoing day to day control of the Foundation. We are pleased with this and a copy of the year-end report is included in Appendix B. The reports show the NBRF meeting it’s commitments and in good shape. The Board has significant expertise in the area and is assured that any governance issues and financial controls are well managed. “Back to Basics” Program At the end of 2016/17 we recognised that it had been a year of consolidation and that we wanted to “accelerate our game” in 2017/18. To achieve this, we developed our “Back to Basics” program. These issues are now embedded in our psyche and the program was concluded this year. The headings of the program are shown in Appendix E and our work has progressed in all areas. Second Grants Round The outstanding performance of 2017/18 was undoubtedly the second grants round. We were able to award a total of $330,000 to 6 small (less than $20,000) and 3 large projects. We were staggered that we had 54 applicants reflecting the community’s interest in our work. As you will see later, the projects selected are going well as are the large projects remaining from the first grants round in 2015/16. Financial Leverage Perhaps we have not stressed enough the leverage we have obtained for the money funded by the Council. So far, in round terms, we have funded projects worth $2.9 million of which NBRF, through Council, have provided $950,000. A leverage of 3 to 1 which is exceptional and one of the purposes for setting up NBRF. Of the balance, $600,000 has come from cash provided by other organisations and $1.35 million from “in-kind” activities. The “in-kind” activities contain a significant amount of community volunteer time and show a significant engagement with what we are doing. I would like to thank the “grants committee” of four Directors (Clare Cartwright – Deputy Chair, Frank Wilkie, Karen Hussey and David Dique) for the exceptional hard work that went into awarding the projects. With 54 applicants it was a much bigger task than expected. As part of our governance processes, Michael Gloster and Dick Barnes took no part in the decision making to avoid any potential conflicts of interest with organisations making submissions.
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NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION - 2017/18 Reporting Checklist Last year, we wrote a short simple annual report that focused on achievements rather than factual reporting. A very useful checklist of further requirements was developed by the NSC CEO and NBRF Chair from questions posed by Councillor Jackson. We have used the checklist throughout this report and hope any gaps have been adequately covered. Board of Directors / Members Michael Gloster retired from the Board in May and we thank him greatly for his input to NBRF. Scott Williams, a past Chair, stepped in as a casual Director and has given a major contribution to our work. The decision was taken to advertise publicly for 3 new Directors which was implemented in 2018/19 and was very successful. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the Directors for their hard work, expertise and team working throughout the year. In addition, I would like to thank our Members for their help and advice during the year and attendance at the AGM looking back at 2016/17. NBRF Strategy and Project Funding A large amount of time was spent in the last part of the year discussing with Council the next Funding Agreement and the strategy for NBRF. It was agreed that Noosa Shire Council are responsible for the overall management of the Biosphere and the “Mab” UNESCO program. The majority of the levers are under Council control. The role of the NBRF has always been to bring forward “big ideas” and to get them implemented. Previously, we have got the ideas and projects via community grants rounds. Under the new three year agreement, the NBRF itself is charged to research and identify the big ideas and then action them. Undoubtedly, there will be significant community engagement in these projects both in their identification and implementation. On this new basis, a three year funding agreement was signed. Specific needs will be reviewed each year. There will be increasing fundraising activity to continue the excellent leverage we have been achieving and reduce the proportion of Council funding. Operational Funding We are particularly grateful that Council have agreed to continue our operational funding. This allows us to really leverage the expertise and limited resources of the volunteer Board. Rather than use the budget to fund a single executive, we have chosen to acquire smaller amounts of time from specific experts. This is working very well for us. We have many opportunities to get project funding from grants, philanthropists etcetera but it is very difficult to find funds for core support. This support allows NBRF to concentrate on delivering “big ideas” projects. Communication In 2017/18 we have dramatically increased our communication program particularly around our grants program, our projects in hand and our approach. We have enlisted the services of a Communications expert on a part time basis and this is proving very successful. In Summary 2017/18 has been a challenging year for NBRF on many fronts but it is clear that we have raised our game, actioned some great community projects, communicated better with all parties, and risen to the challenge from Council to generate big ideas ourselves and make them happen. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Councillors and staff of Noosa Shire Council for the support they have given NBRF in 2017/18 and, in particular, for the help and encouragement they have given me in my first full year as Chair.
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2. FISCAL ACCOUNTS HEADLINES
The Auditors report and the statutory accounts are During 2017/18, we finished off the 10 year Periodic
included in detail at Appendix A. Review, planned new strategic initiatives and actioned
a substantially increased media and communication
We are required to report against relevant accounting approach. In presentations to Council we highlighted
standards. This complicates the presentation as that we were able to cover this expenditure above the
grants can only be counted as income as they are $140,000 provided through reserves from prior year
paid out and not when received. The balance of the savings. The Periodic Review required $80,000 in
grant is held on the balance sheet as an asset with an contract research and management given its scale.
offsetting liability.
As previously noted, we do not have any employees
Also, the fiscal accounts consolidate the financials but hire expert help from consultants as required. In
into one P&L. On an operational management basis, this way, we believe we can be more effective using a
we measure financials by project and use cash based small part of a specific expert rather than employing
accounting to give a simpler set of management one generalist.
accounts (see next section).
Of the other expenses, the principal items are
Using the Auditors fiscal figures:- accounting/bookkeeping, audit fees, and insurance.
Total expenses has remained relatively level at around
INCOME $22,000 per annum.
In summary, NBRF had a total income of $374,979. The full detail of the operational expenses is shown
on page 14 of the Auditors Report.
$187,979 was provided by Council from the
Environmental Levy in line with the second round of BALANCE SHEET
projects.
NBRF has no significant capital assets.
$187,000 was used in operational expenses with
$140,000 provided by Council and $47,000 from Our total assets are $773,025 of which $715,383 are
reserves. The figure from reserves allowed a large the Foundation’s deposits reflecting grants not yet
expenditure to be funded for the UNESCO 10 year paid out or allocated.
Periodic Review production.
Total liabilities are $723,146 and liabilities for planned
$1,618 interest was received from deposits. grants rounds are $699,576.
EXPENDITURE This figure includes remaining funding for the large
projects of 2015/16, the new projects of the 2017/18
The Auditor shows expenses as $405,486 giving a round plus monies not allocated at present.
relatively small reduction in Net Equity of $28,889.
This reflects a significant increase in activity during The difference between assets and liabilities is a
the year. Such as the new grants round and the surplus on operational expenditure of $52,467 carried
Periodic Review. forward to 2018/19.
Of the total of $405,486, payments to project grants
totalled $214,980. We would be happy to answer any more detailed
questions but hope this gives an easily digested
This leaves operational costs of $190,506. picture of Fiscal 2017/18.
Of this $168,266 are people and consultancy costs,
and $22,240 are other expenses.
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3. MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS
Given the complexity of the Fiscal Accounts, we have developed a set of monthly accounts that show the month
and year to date on a project by project basis and under operational headings.
This is completed on a cash basis and, therefore, shows items on a simpler “as they happen” basis.
We now review this regularly at Board Meetings and use it to both control activities and forecast our future
position.
An example for the complete year 2017/18 is available in Appendix B.
4. UNESCO 10 YEAR PERIODIC REVIEW
Ten years on from its approval in 2007, the Noosa Biosphere Reserve is required to complete a document called
the Periodic Review that looks back 10 years and forwards 10 years.
An extensive questionnaire was provided by UNESCO and formed the basis of the report. A team was formed
between NBRF, Council staff and Noosa Landcare to tackle this. During this time, it was agreed that it is Council’s
responsibility to manage the Biosphere as a whole aided by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and the
Noosa Community Biosphere Association. This is reflected in the document.
This has now been submitted by Council to UNESCO and comments from them on the report are awaited.
It is a very weighty document which can be supplied as required. The executive summary is included as
Appendix C.
The key achievements in the last 10 years are seen as:-
1. An increase in the amount of land protected for environmental purposes.
2. The early stages of “decoupling” population growth from economic growth.
3. Formal engagement between the NSC and the Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners.
4. Continued recognition.
5. An increase in the area of scientific research.
The likely challenges ahead for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve in the next decade are:
1. Climate change - the greatest threat to people and nature.
2. Pressure from coastal population growth and increased visitation.
3. Growing Noosa’s sustainable economy.
4. Marketing, communications and building a ‘whole of Biosphere’ brand.
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NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION - 2017/18 5. GRANTS ROUNDS & SUMMARY OF PROJECTS In this section, we highlight and summarise the grant programs in hand. In Appendix F the reader can find photos and summary financials on each of the individual projects. In 2015/16, the NBRF ran a grants round that approved 6 projects. Three projects under the program name of Bring Back the Fish were approved covering oyster reefs, encouraging prawns and preventing erosion in Kin Kin bringing sediment into the river (Keeping it in Kin Kin). Three other projects were approved - Mapping Koala Health, a book on local sedges and the production of an educational video on the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Work is still ongoing on the Oyster Reefs and the Prawn study. Therefore, at the end of 2017/18 4 projects are finished and 2 are still underway. Four of these projects are large fundamental research projects. However, all projects are achieving great results and we aim to come in on plan despite some delays and difficulties. In summary, the NBRF has funded $616,600 to these projects and other contributors have added $1,481,600 to this amount in both cash contributions and “in kind” activities. This means that we have managed to leverage the money funded by Council to run projects costing $2,053,400 or a leverage of 3.33. In 2017/18, the NBRF ran a most successful grants round that committed $330,000 to 6 small (under $20,000) and 3 large projects. There were 54 applications submitted and interest was high. A grants committee consisting of 4 Directors without conflicting interests was formed and approved the 9 projects. Project summaries are on the following page.
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The 6 small projects are summarised in this table:-
Small Grants (NBRF $101.3k Total $248.8k = 2.5)
PROJECT PROPONENT WORKING WITH... FUNDED CASH & IN- PROJECT
AMOUNT KIND VALUE
Developing a Marine Ecology Ecological Service Professionals, Dr $19,500 $11,000 $30,500
Cultural Learning Indigenous Simon Walker, Dr Ben Diggles, Dwayne
Trail in Noosa Corporation Eggmolesse, Bree Pinner
Pandanus Peregian Beach QPWS, USC, Queensland Museum, $20,000 $54,000 $74,000
Preservation Community Queensland Biosecurity, CSIRO, Noosa
Association Council, Noosa Parks Association, DAF
mycologists (Growhelp) Bush Care and
indigenous conservation groups.
Bush Tucker Garden Sunshine Beach Sunshine Beach State School, Di Seels, $2,500 $1,680 $4,180
and Outdoor State School P&C Bob Carey, Annika Patrick, Stefan Toth
Classroom Association
Noosa Trail Master Tourism Noosa Noosa & District Landcare, Noosa $19,500 $32,220 $51,720
Plan Council (Economic Development
Department)
Roadmap to 100% ZEN Inc. NCBA, Sunshine Coast Environment $19,800 $18,600 $38,400
Renewable Energy Council, Tourism Noosa, Noosa
Chamber of Commerce, Innovate
Noosa, Noosa Shire Residents
and Ratepayers Association, CQU,
Cleantech Sunshine Coast, Enviro
Projects, Ecotekk, SPS Energy, Smart
Grid Energy, Our Power
Winning World [now a longer term project] $20,000 $30,000 $50,000
Heritage
Recognition
The 3 large projects are summarised in this table:-
Large Grants (NBRF $228.7k Total $541.03k = 2.4)
PROJECT PROPONENT WORKING WITH... FUNDED CASH & IN- PROJECT
AMOUNT KIND VALUE
Koala Forever University of the World Wildlife Fund, Noosa Parks $40,000 $90,000 $130,000
Noosa Sunshine Coast Association
Keeping On Keeping Noosa and District Healthy Land & Water, Noosa $123,700 $148,330 $272,030
It In Kin Kin Landcare Group Council, Noosa Integrated Catchment
Inc. Association, Country Noosa, Noosa
Parks Association, Kin Kin Community
Group
Noosa Hinterland Country Noosa University of the Sunshine Coast, $65,000 $74,000 $139,000
Rural Enterprise Inc. Landcare, Healthy Land & Water,
Opportunities and MRCCC, BMRG, ZEN Noosa, Noosa
Strategy Council
All projects were well underway in 2017/18 and results are looking good.
Once again more information can be found in Appendix F.
Adding all projects together, we achieve the leverage of 3 we are aiming at.
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6. FUNDING AGREEMENT & THE NEW INITIATIVE
Towards the end of the fiscal year, there were heavy discussions on the role and funding arrangements for NBRF.
Many parties were involved in this.
Significantly, as a result of the UNESCO Periodic Review and a look at the NBRF constitution, it was agreed that
Noosa Shire Council is the overall manager of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
It was then agreed that NBRF will concentrate on making big ideas work in NBR in line with the MaB program i.e.
linking environmental protection and initiatives with socio-economic progress.
Up until now the NBRF has operated through a series of community grant rounds to identify and action projects.
The NBRF has been asked to be much more like a “think tank” in coming up with “big ideas” through its own
research. It will then undertake to find ways to action, fund, and implement these projects. This process will
undoubtedly involve the community in many aspects but will be more directed.
The new three year agreement sets out a process whereby the operational budget will be reviewed each year and
that some project money will be earmarked for NBRF to apply for.
The NBRF is happy to take on the challenge of finding money to action projects and reducing the funds provided
from the environment levy.
We would point out that, in fact, other contributors are already providing cash and in kind to our projects which
should be viewed as fund raising.
Funding the operation of NBRF by the Council is much appreciated and is a key factor for success. Other funders
do not generally cover operations and administration so this money is hard to find. In the initial setup, the budget
was set for a small office and one full time employee. Although we manage the operations differently, this is still
the logic behind the operations funding. This gives good resources to leverage the expertise and time of the
volunteer Directors.
As well as the cost of running a small office at around $20,000 p.a. we utilise the balance of the $140,000 grant to
cover secretariat/administration, communications advice, project assurance, and project research.
To meet the new challenge, we have developed a four stage approach to big ideas.
1. Develop a hypothesis on what a big idea would be.
2. Challenge that with group and scientific discussions to refine the hypothesis.
3. Action a pilot to prove the hypothesis.
4. Develop and implement a full program.
The development of our oyster reef project followed exactly this process.
The initial hypothesis was to increase fish stocks by increasing sea grass and mangroves. A major conference of
scientists debated this and the conclusion was not sea grass and mangroves but the lack of river bed structure
and sediment from erosion. A pilot of oyster reefs is underway to provide structure and a full implementation plan
is under discussion.
Getting these plans together is the major challenge for 2018/19.
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NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION - 2017/18 7. COMMUNICATION & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT During 2017/18 NBRF dramatically increased its presence through media releases, Facebook and our website. We contracted the part time services of a communications expert, Alison Cooper, who has been very effective for us. A lot of our publicity has been around our project initiatives which have been well received. We gained significant community engagement through our grants programs. This is an area we will keep developing in the future. 8. LINKS TO COUNCIL We are grateful for the access we have to Councillors and Council staff which we use frequently. On average we give an informal update to Councillors each quarter and formally report twice a year. 9. WORKING WITH THE NOOSA COMMUNITY BIOSPHERE ASSOCIATION Unfortunately the NCBA has been through a management crisis and is working hard to re-establish itself. NBRF funded a Biosphere Day for NCBA which was initially rained off in October 2017 but was successfully implemented in November 2018. We are committed to helping NCBA however we can as an important community part of the NBR.
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10. RESOURCING
The value of our operational support grant has already been elaborated. It is much appreciated.
It was decided that we should increase our formal Board to eight Directors from the prevailing six. We have an
approach to delegate areas of interest to specific Directors who will bring the issues to the Board Room. This has
allowed a major increase in what we can cover.
A public advertising campaign was run for three Directors as Michael Gloster retired during the year. This asked
for general Board experience including governance. We asked particularly for fundraising and communication
experience. We are very pleased to say that in 2018/19 three exceptional Directors joined the Board with those
skills.
From a diversity point of view, taking our Directors as 8 and 3 regular support “staff” totalling a team of 11, we
have a split of 5 females and 6 males which we are pleased to be able to say.
Also as one of the oldest Directors, I can safely say that the average age of the team has also dropped
significantly.
On that basis, I think we can safely refute any suggestion of a club of old men!!
10. LEVERAGING THE FUNDS AND FUND RAISING
Several times we have stressed how much leverage As we research and propose our “big ideas” we
Council has obtained from our work. In round terms, are simultaneously investigating alternative funding
projects totalling $2.9m have been and are being sources. We are looking at State and Federal
actioned for an investment of $0.949m – a leverage grant programs, at philanthropic institutes, private
over our target of 3:1. To make that clear, for every individuals and corporate funds.
$100 Council have invested in us, we have been able
to generate $300 of activity. As an example, we have helped Country Noosa
submit a large Hinterland research project to the QLD
It will be interesting to see what leverage alternative Land Restoration Fund. We look forward to hearing
investments give to Council in the future. the decision on this.
Of the leverage gained, approximately $0.7m have Our Directors now have connections to such
been cash contributions from a wide range of organisations which we will be developing further in
organisations. In that sense, it can be seen that the 2018/2019 as our priority projects become clear.
NBRF is already heavily engaged in fundraising.
There are many wealthy people in Noosa who get
Having said that, we have accepted that Council great benefit from living here but who, in our opinion,
wishes to limit funds “automatically” provided to could do more to help fund activities that preserve
NBRF and accept that all future project expenditure and enhance our environment and our socio-
will be signed off in advance and compete with other economic climate. One idea could be our own fund
suggested projects. using DGR status to encourage participation from
such families.
Importantly, as previously stated, we are very grateful
and appreciative of the operational funding which
enables us to provide the leverage and project results
being achieved.
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12. KEY BUSINESS PARAMETERS
The new funding agreement, contains a new set of Performance Parameters as shown below.
FINANCIAL
1. Project Funding Leveraging acheived from Council Funding to NBRF 3:1 per year
Calculated as total value of funded projects : Council approved project
funding
2. Fundraising Growth in Donations (Deductible Gift Recipient) 20% per year increase or a
minimum of $50,000 per year.
Increase in value of donations annually
EFFECTIVENESS
3. Operations Percentage of projects completed within target timeframe 75% per year
No. of projects delivered on time / total no. of projects
4. Improvement in NBR Percentage of funded projects with positive results for the natural 75% per year
protection ecosystem, biosdiversity and sustainable development
No. of projects with positive results / total no. of projects
5. Communication of Range of methods of communication utilised and estimated Multiple methods & audiences
information audience reach
Description of all communications / information used + results
The results achieved are shown below and are encouraging with still work to do in the area of
benefit quantification.
FINANCIAL
1. Project Funding Leveraging acheived from Council Funding to NBRF 3:1 per year
Total expenditure across 2 rounds $0.95m
project expenditure $2.85m = 3:1
2. Fundraising Growth in Donations (Deductible Gift Recipient) 20% per year increase or a
minimum of $50,000 per year.
$50,000 from The Thomas Foundation
EFFECTIVENESS
3. Operations Percentage of projects completed within target timeframe 75% per year
Of the 15 projects actioned, 12 on target = 80%
4. Improvement in NBR Percentage of funded projects with positive results for the natural 75% per year
protection ecosystem, biosdiversity and sustainable development Better method needed
Projects only started that have such benefits. All projects are doing
so! These are not presently quantified and a method is needed.
5. Communication of Range of methods of communication utilised and estimated Multiple methods & audiences
information audience reach
Wide range of media events used across print, radio, TV - approx 50
events per year. Website and Facebook in hand. 15% of population
at least one or two interactions in the year.
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NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION - 2017/18 13. CONCLUSION NBRF is a lively and maturing organisation that has been and is delivering significant benefits to the environmental and socio-economic structure of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. It is developing positively along the lines agreed with Council in the new funding round and continues to give great leverage on any funds provided. The Board of NBRF expresses it’s thanks to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillors and staff for the support it receives.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust ABN 12 733 644 586 Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2018 .
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Contents
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
Page
Financial Statements
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 1
Statement of Financial Position 2
Statement of Changes in Equity 3
Statement of Cash Flows 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 5
Responsible Persons’ Declaration 10
Independent Audit Report 11
Detailed Profit and Loss Account 13Section 16
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Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018 _
2018 2017
$ $ ,
Income from grants 374,979 272,645
Interest 1,618 4,387
Employee benefits expense - (6,018)
Depreciation and amortisation expense (882) (1,164)
Grants provided and other project costs (214,980) (202,645)
Other expenses (189,624) (98,811)
Loss before income tax (28,889) (31,606)
Income tax expense - -
Loss for the year (28,889) (31,606)
Other comprehensive income for the
year, net of tax : :
Total comprehensive income for the
year (28,889) (31,606)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. :
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Statement of Financial Position
As At 30 June 2018
2018 2017
Note $ $
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 715,383 704,009
Trade and other receivables 4 57,331 9,666
Other assets 311 . 494 :
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 773,025 714,169
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 2,588 3,470
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 2.588 3,470
TOTAL ASSETS 775,613 717,639
LIABILITIES .
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 5 23,570 1,727
Other financial liabilities 6 699,576 634,556
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 723.146 636,283
TOTAL LIABILITIES 723.146 636.283 . ,
NET ASSETS 52,467 81,356
EQUITY
Contributed equity 10 10
Retained earnings §2,457 81,346
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
2018
Contributed Retained
equity Earnings Total
$ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2017 : 10 81,346 81,356
Loss for the year - (28,889) (28,889)
Balance at 30 June 2018 10 52,457 52,467
2017 .
Contributed Retained
equity Earnings Total
$ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2016 10 112,952 112,962
Loss for the year - (31,606) (31,606)
Balance at 30 June 2017 10 81,346 81,356
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
2018 2017
Note $ $
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ,
ACTIVITIES:
Receipt from grants 428,999 366,150
Interest received 1,618 4,387
Grants paid and payments to
suppliers and employees (432,208) (335,614)
Net GST received from/(remitted to)
ATO 12,965 8,263
Net cash provided by/(used in)
operating activities 8 11,374 43,186
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment - (508)
Net cash used by investing activities . (508)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ,
ACTIVITIES:
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and :
cash equivalents held 11,374 42,678
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year 704,009 661,331
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
financial year 715,383 704,009
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. :
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
The financial report covers Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust as an individual entity. Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust is a not-
for-profit Trust, registered and domiciled in Australia.
The principal activity of the Trust for the year ended 30 June 2018 was the support of projects and ideas that enhance
biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable living in the Noosa region.
The functional and presentation currency of Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust is Australian dollars.
Comparatives are consistent with prior years, unless otherwise stated.
1 Basis of Preparation
In the Responsible persons opinion the Trust is not a reporting entity since there are unlikely to exist users of the
financial statements who are not able to command the preparation of reports tailored so as to satisfy specifically all of .
their information needs. These special purpose financial statements have been prepared to meet the reporting
requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements of
the Australian Accounting Standards and Accounting Interpretations, and the disclosure requirements of AASB 101
Presentation of Financial Statements, AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows, AASB 108 Accounting Policies, Changes
in Accounting Estimates and Errors and AASB 1054 Australian Additional Disclosures. .
The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs modified, where
applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.
Significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and are
consistent with prior reporting periods unless otherwise stated. ,
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Revenue and other income
Revenue is recognised when the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic
benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Trust and specific criteria relating to the type of revenue
as noted below, has been satisfied. .
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and is presented net of
returns, discounts and rebates. :
Grant revenue
Grant revenue is recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income when the entity
obtains control of the grant, it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the entity
and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably.
When grant revenue is received whereby the entity incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back
to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the
: statement of financial position as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the
grant is recognised as income on receipt.
Interest revenue
. Interest is recognised using the effective interest method. :
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586 .
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(b) Income Tax
As the Trust is a charitable institution in terms of subsection 50-5 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, as
amended, it is exempt from paying income tax.
(c) Goods and services tax (GST)
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except
where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Receivables and payable are stated inclusive of GST.
Cash flows in the statement of cash flows are included on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows
arising from investing and financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is
classified as operating cash flows.
(d) | Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments which are. ,
readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
(e) Adoption of new and revised accounting standards -
The Trust has adopted all standards which became effective for the first time at 30 June 2018, the adoption of
these standards has not caused any material adjustments to the reported financial position, performance or
cash flow of the Trust.
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‘ Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
(f) New Accounting Standards and Interpretations
The AASB has issued new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory
application dates for future reporting periods. The Trust has decided not to early adopt these Standards. The
: following table summarises those future requirements, and their impact on the Trust where the standard is
relevant:
Effective
date for
Standard Name entity Requirements Impact
AASB 1058 Income of 30/06/2020 AASB 1058 supersedes all the Grants currently received with an
NFP Entities . income recognition requirements obligation to fund projects are
relating to private sector NFP already recognised as a liability,
entities, and the majority of income the treatment of such grants will not
recognition requirements relating to change.
. public sector NFP entities, previously There will be a material impact in
in AASB 1004 Contributions. The relation to the Foundations
timing of income recognition peppercorn lease with Noosa
depends on whether such a Council as detailed below.
transaction gives rise to a liability or
other performance obligation (a
promise to transfer a good or
service), or a contribution by owners,
related to an asset (such as cash or
. another asset) received by an entity. .
AASB 16 Leases 30/06/2020 AASB 16 will cause an increase in The Foundation currently uses
the assets and liabilities recorded for office space under a peppercorn
most entities, whilst the net asset lease agreement. Currently there
impact on day 71 may be nil, this will are no entries in the financial
not be the case going forward as the statements, under AASB 1058 and
asset and liability will be AASB 16, the fair value of the
amortised using different bases. remaining right of use asset and
, Operating profit should increase as__ the present value of remaining
rental expense is now shown as lease payments will be recorded in
depreciation and interest expense. _ the statement of financial position.
On an ongoing basis, there willbe The difference between these
/ revisions to the asset and liability figures will be recorded as income.
whenever a relevant index affecting On transition, this will be recorded
payments (such as CPI) changes, __in opening retained earnings,
the lease term changes or the lease however for all new peppercorn
is modified. leases, the difference will be taken .
to income. The fair value of the
right to use asset has not yet been
determined, advice will be sought
‘ from Noosa Council as part of the
June 2020 reporting process.
3 = Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments
The responsible persons have not made any significant accounting estimates or judgements which are likely to affect
; the future results of the Trust.
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
4 Trade and Other Receivables
‘ 2018 2017
$ $
CURRENT
Trade receivables 25,000 -
Deposits 20,000 -
GST receivable 12,331 9,666
Total current trade and other . .
receivables 57,331 9,666
5 Trade and Other Payables
Current
Trade payables . 23,570 1,325
Other payables - 402
23,570 1,727
6 Other Financial Liabilities /
CURRENT
Unexpended grants 699,576 634,556
Total 699,576 634,556 .
The above amount represents the balance of grants monies received held at the year end to be spent on
environmental projects.
7 Auditors' Remuneration
Remuneration of the auditor of the trust, SAAS Audit
Pty Ltd, for:
- auditing or reviewing the financial statements 3,050 2,100
Total 3,050 2,100
8 |Section 24
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
8 Cash Flow Information
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
2018 2017
$ $
Loss for the year (28,889) (31,606)
Non-cash flows in profit:
- depreciation 882 1,164
Changes in assets and liabilities:
- (increase)/decrease in trade and
other receivables (47,665) (4,770)
- (increase)/decrease in prepayments 183 300
- increase/(decrease) in grants on hand 65,020 81,446
- increase/(decrease) in trade and
other payables 21,843 (1,793)
- increase/(decrease) in employee
benefits - (1,555)
Cashflows from operations 11.374 43.186
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 686
Responsible Persons’ Declaration
The responsible persons declare that in the responsible persons’ opinion:
. there are reasonable grounds to believe that the registered entity is able to pay all of its debts, as and when they
become due and payable; and .
® the financial statements and notes satisfy the requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits
Commission Act 2012,
Signed in accordance with subsection 60.15(2) of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Regulation 2013.
Responsible person Fhe ws
Richard Barnes
Dated: 2 iO 2-0 iS
|
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
Independent Audit Report to the members of Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Trust
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust, which comprises the statement of financial
position as at 30 June 2018, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in
equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary
of significant accounting policies, and the responsible persons’ declaration.
‘ In our opinion the financial report of Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust has been prepared in accordance with Division 60 of
the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, including: :
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Registered Entity's financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its financial
performance for the year ended; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1, and Division 60 of the Australian
Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are
further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are
independent of the Registered Entity in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Australian Charities
and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act) and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and
Ethical Standards Board's APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit ;
of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Emphasis of Matter - Basis of Accounting
We draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been
prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the Registered Entity's financial reporting responsibilities under the ACNC Act. As a
result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Responsibilities of Responsible Entities for the Financial Report :
The responsible entities of the Registered Entity are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true
and fair view and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 1 to the financial report is appropriate to
meet the requirements of the ACNC Act and the needs of the members. The responsible entities’ responsibility also
includes such internal control as the responsible entities determine is necessary to enable the preparation of a financial
report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the responsible entities are responsible for assessing the Registered Entity's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis
of accounting unless the responsible entities either intend to liquidate the Registered Entity or to cease operations, or have
no realistic alternative but to do so. . .
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
Independent Audit Report to the members of Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Trust
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report ,
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable
assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian
Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error
and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance
Standards Board website at: http:/Awww.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdf. This description forms part of our
auditor's report.
SAAS Audit Pty Ltd
James Kenward
Director
138 Juliette Street
Greenslopes QLD 4120 /
Dated: “S [to ji a
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
Disclaimer .
The additional financial data presented on page 14 is in accordance with the books and records of the Trust which have
been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our statutory audit of the trust for the year ended 30 June 2018. It will
be appreciated that our statutory audit did not cover all details of the additional financial data. Accordingly, we do not
express an opinion on such financial data and we give no warranty of accuracy or reliability in respect of the data provided.
Neither the firm nor any member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person
(other than Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust) in respect of such data, including any errors of omissions therein however
caused.
SAAS Audit Pty Ltd
James Kenward
Director ‘
138 Juliette Street
Greenslopes QLD 4120
Dated: sfof\ 8
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
ABN 12 733 644 586
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
2018 2017
$ $
Income
Grants - Environmental 187,979 168,554
Grants - Operational 187,000 104,091
Interest income 1,618 4,387
Total income _ 376,597 277,032
Less: Expenses
Accounting and bookkeeping fees 7,154 3,972
Advertising 1,078 -
Audit fees 3,050 2,100
Bank charges 114 81
Computer expenses 51 109
Consulting and professional fees 168,266 81,316
Depreciation 882 1,164
Donations 162 421
Event tickets - 875
Fees and charges - 35
Filing fees ‘48 47 -
Grants provided and other project costs 214,980 202,645
Insurance 4,095 4,220
Meeting expenses 1,798 1,056 -
Postage 126 137
Printing and stationery 720 1,167
Repairs and maintenance 105 385
Salaries - 5,536
Subscriptions 353 -
Superannuation contributions - 482
Telephone . 958 1,313
Travel allowance 565 -
Website expenses 981 1,577
Total Expenses 405,486 308,638
Loss before income tax (28,889) (31,606)
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd ATF Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
Management Accounts
for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018
$ $ $ $
Grant Funding
Noosa Council Grants received
NSC - Environmental Grant $ 250,000.00
Other Grants Received
Bringing Back the Fish - The Thomas Foundation $ 50,000.00 $300,000.00
Less Program Disbursements
Grants Provided
Trail Master - Tourism Noosa $ 9,800.00
Pandanus - Peregian Beach Community Association Inc. $ 20,000.00
Permaculture - Sunshine Beach SS P&C Association $ 2,500.00
ZEN - Zero Emmissions Noosa $ 7,920.00
Rural Enterprise Plan - Country Noosa $ 32,000.00
Noosa Cultural Learning Trail - MEEIC $ 12,000.00
Keeping it in Kin Kin Phase 1 - Noosa & District Landcare Group $ 7,066.00
Keeping it in Kin Kin Phase 2 - Noosa & District Landcare Group $ 35,000.00
Koala Forever - USC $ 30,000.00 $ 156,286.00
Project Expenses
Bringing Back the Fish - Ecological Service Professionals $ 33,600.00
Bringing Back the Fish - Jardine Llyod Thompson Pty Ltd $ 9,860.23
Bringing Back the Fish - Laguna Signage Solutions $ 5,550.00
Bringing Back the Fish - SCG Consulting Engineers $ 1,772.73
Bringing Back the Fish - Pelican Boat Hire $ 372.72
Bringing Back the Fish - Alison Jane Communications $ 2,100.00
Bringing Back the Fish - Groundwork Plus $ 5,437.50 $ 58,693.18
( 214,979.18)
Surplus (Deficit) from Grant Funding 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 $ 85,020.82
Add Opening Grant Funding as at 1 July 2017 $ 634,555.65
Closing Grant Funding on hand 30 June 2018 $ 719,576.47
Operations
Contributions 2017-18
Noosa Shire Council 1st Qtr $ 35,000.00
Noosa Shire Council 2nd Qtr $ 35,000.00
Noosa Shire Council 3rd Qtr $ 35,000.00
Noosa Shire Council 4th Qtr $ 35,000.00 $ 140,000.00
Other Income
Interest Received $ 1,618.30 $ 141,618.30
Less
Cash Operating Expenses
Consultants
Kerri Watson - UNESCO Periodic Review $ 59,237.09
Alison Jane Communications - Public Relations $ 13,142.50
Sarah Radge - Admin Coordinator $ 25,415.50
Nick Heath Consulting - Strategy Officer $ 60,500.00
NCBA - Event Planning $ 9,090.91
Sam Hardy - Fundraising Strategising $ 880.00 $ 168,266.00
Other Operating Expenses
Accounting $ 6,350.00
Advertising $ 1,078.04
Auditing $ 3,050.00
Bank Fees and Charges $ 114.00
Bookkeeping $ 803.50
Donations $ 161.83
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Filing Fees $ 48.00
Insurances $ 3,966.42
Meeting Expenses $ 1,798.29
Postage $ 125.45
Printing and Stationery $ 719.85
Repairs & Maintenance $ 104.60
Subscriptions $ 352.25
Telephone $ 958.48
Travel & Accomodation $ 565.36
Web Site $ 981.35 $ 21,177.42
( 189,443.42)
Surplus (Deficit) from Operations 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 -$ 47,825.12
Add Opening Operations Surplus (Deficit) as at 1 July 2017 $ 81,356.08
Closing Operations Surplus (Deficit) 30 June 2018 $ 33,530.96
Total Reserves (Grant Funding and Operational) Available Carry Forward $ 753,107.43
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Noosa Biosphere Reserve - Periodic Review 2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report is the inaugural Periodic Review (PR) of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve (NBR) in
Queensland, Australia. It contains a description of the first 10 years of operation as a Biosphere
Reserve. The NBR was designated for inclusion in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves on 18
September 2007 under the Man and the Biosphere (MaB) program of the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The NBR equals the area of the Noosa Shire local
government boundary plus a 3 nautical mile marine area. The amount of land protected for conservation
purposes is at 36.5% of the terrestrial cover.
The PR documents the significant changes in the NBR over the past 10 years including: an assessment
of its ecosystem services and biodiversity; a description of the main functions including conservation,
development and logistic support; and governance, management and coordination.
Many individuals and organisations have been involved in creating and maintaining the protected
environment and sustainable community of today's Noosa. A report like this simply cannot do justice to
the efforts of so many people, especially their collective imagination and determination to succeed in
realising a vision.
According to the MaB program, biosphere reserves harmonise conservation of biological and cultural
diversity, and economic and social development, through partnerships between people and nature.
They also contribute to the transition to green societies by experimenting with green development
1
options such as sustainable tourism and training for eco-jobs .
For the local resident or visitor, Noosa in SEQ is simply an exceptional part of the world. It remains one
2
of the top tourist destinations, ranked tenth in Australia in 2018 . This is largely due to a mild climate,
the township’s beautiful north-facing Main Beach, its rich hinterland and the wondrous Noosa National
Park headland with sub-tropical rainforest, rocky capes washed by perfectly-formed surfing waves, and
an abundance of native wildlife. The NBR is also home to species that are under threat such as the
Koala [Phascolarctos cinereus] and the Glossy-black Cockatoo [Calyptorhynchus lathami].
Noosa Shire Council (NSC) remains the principal manager of the NBR and is supported by the Noosa
Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) and the Noosa Community Biosphere Reserve Association
(NCBA). Over the past decade, two community management models for the NBR have been tried
providing differing levels of participation and engagement.
The report demonstrates that the NBR is a unique learning site for sustainable living. The factors that
have helped shape this site include its landscape, social history, cultural traditions, government and
regulatory systems, as well as its political, social and economic activities. Fundamentally, much of this
has been about people interacting with nature.
The most significant achievements of the NBR over the past 10 years are:
1. An increase in the amount of land protected for its natural values. Creating an extension of
critical habitat for wildlife, including: an additional 6,936 hectares of land protected in National Park;
an agreement developed for safeguarding and rehabilitating 2400ha of Ringtail-Yurol State Forest
by the Queensland Government, NSC and the Noosa Parks Association (NPA); and the purchase
of conservation land through the Council's Environment Levy to add to their bushland reserve
network, now totalling 178 reserves. Currently, the proportion of Queensland’s terrestrial coverage
3
that is protected across the State stands at less than 8% . The United Nations Convention on
Biological Diversity target is 17% terrestrial protected area coverage. The relevant figure for the
Noosa Biosphere Reserve is 36.5%.
1
Biosphere Reserves in Practice, http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-
sciences/biosphere-reserves/biosphere-reserves-in-practice/ (accessed 10/4/18)
2
2018 Travellers’ Choice Awards, Top 10 Destinations – Australia,
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cTop-g255055
3
2017, Queensland Government, Draft Queensland Protected Area Strategy, p.3
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2. The early stages of ‘decoupling’ population growth from economic growth. While Noosa’s
population growth has slowed considerably over the past decade from 2.1% to 0.8%, its economy
has continued to grow. Over the past five years, growth in Gross Regional Product (GRP) has
averaged at 2.4% per annum (above both South-East Queensland and the State), and increased by
4
1% to $2.8 billion in 2015-16 . There is evidence that the population is stabilising, but both the
tourism and non-tourism sectors are increasing in revenue and employment levels. The Noosa
Biosphere Reserve demonstrates it is possible to balance environmental protection with sustained
economic growth.
3. Formal engagement between the NSC and the Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners.
Following the successful registration by the Commonwealth Government of the Kabi Kabi (also
referred to as Gubbi Gubbi) native title claim over parts of the Noosa Shire the Indigenous people of
Noosa will have the right to formal input into potential development or management decisions
affecting their traditional lands. The ruling that the Kabi Kabi are the appropriate claimants brings
recognition of the unbroken ties to the land and sea country of Noosa to Traditional Owners, who
have occupied the region for many thousands of years.
4. Continued recognition. This includes the recognition of Noosa as a National Surfing Reserve in
2014, and a World Surfing Reserve in 2017. A diligent group of local people in the community,
surfers and others, were successful in their bid for recognition of Noosa’s world-class surfing
breaks. Tourism Noosa has also collected awards for its Welcome to Noosa and EcoCheck
business programs. This Council-funded organisation has twice won the Queensland Tourism
Award for Tourism Marketing and the Australian Tourism Award for Destination Marketing. The
Noosa Visitor Information Centre was also recently voted Queensland’s best.
5. An increase in the area of scientific research. Projects such as the Noosa River Oyster Reef
Restoration project which is an ‘Australian-first’ oyster restoration project in a river system. The
project is jointly-funded by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF), The Thomas
Foundation, the Noosa Parks Association (NPA), and The Nature Conservancy, and is being
delivered by researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
The work of maintaining the Noosa Biosphere Reserve as a unique learning site for sustainable living is
demanding, requiring considerable resources. There are layers of Commonwealth, State and Local
Government regulation covering the terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, as well as the
wildlife within these ecosystems.
The local government (NSC) is the level of government where most of the monitoring activity occurs.
However, many local governments are finding it difficult to manage the ever-increasing range of
responsibilities and community expectations, with limited budgets. Volunteers in community
organisations provide a highly valuable contribution in this endeavour.
A summary of the likely challenges ahead for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve in the next decade is:
1. Climate change - the greatest threat to people and nature. There is evidence of warmer air and
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ocean temperatures, and more unpredictability of weather patterns in South-East Queensland
(SEQ). Such climatic shifts are potentially harmful for Noosa, given the local economy’s heavy
reliance upon the Tourism sector. Although the Council is currently engaged in a range of impact
studies, more research is likely needed on the potential impacts of climate change upon people and
nature in the region.
2. Pressure from coastal population growth and increased visitation. In the latest regional plan
for SEQ, the State Government opted to leave Noosa’s future resident population as planned at
approximately 60,000, and in consolidation mode. There is a risk that future governments may
overturn this position. The greatest risk comes from projections that an estimated 500,000 people
will be living on the Sunshine Coast by 2041 which will result in increased tourist day visits to the
NBR area. More work needs to be done on achieving a better distribution of visitors between the
coastal and hinterland areas of Noosa and managing visitor impacts throughout the NBR.
4
2017, Lucid Economics, Noosa Economic Profile, p.1
5
https://www.climatechangeinaustralia.gov.au/en/climate-projections/future-climate/regional-climate-change-
explorer/super-clusters/?current=ESC&tooltip=true&popup=true (accessed 23/4/18)
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3. Growing Noosa’s sustainable economy. There is evidence of growing community interest and
investment in renewable energy, sustainable housing design and construction, and the digital
revolution in the Noosa Shire. There is also potential for more sustainable farming practices and
other rural enterprises to meet consumer demand. Further diversification of the local economy into
these sectors will help protect the NBR from future economic shocks.
4. Marketing, communications and building a ‘whole of Biosphere’ brand. A more holistic and
integrated approach to communications and branding in partnership with local industry (e.g.
tourism, sustainable development, agricultural food production, environmental protection and
service industries) would improve the brand value of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Attracting
investment from philanthropic organisations, social entrepreneurs, private landholders and the
business community into protecting natural assets and sustainable living requires an ongoing focus
on best communications practice.
On balance, this review indicates that the Noosa Shire deserves to retain its world-class status as a
Biosphere Reserve and valued part of the World Network of Bisophere Reserves.
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® Funding Deed Between NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL ABN 97 969 214 121 And NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION LTD as trustees for the NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE TRUST ACN 603 666 299/ABN 12 733 644 586
Section 36
Table of Contents
1 TERM .......................................................................................................................... 4
2 PROGRAM .................................................................................................................. 4
3 FUNDING OPERATIONAL EXPENSES ...................................................................... 5
4 FUNDING PROJECTS ................................................................................................ 5
5 PAYMENTS ................................................................................................................. 5
5.1 How payments are to be made ........................................................................... 5
5.2 Extended financial commitments ........................................................................ 6
5.3 Right to suspend funding .................................................................................... 6
6 FUNDING CONDITIONS ............................................................................................. 6
6.1 General requirements ......................................................................................... 6
6.2 Performance reporting ........................................................................................ 6
7 MANAGEMENT OF FUNDING .................................................................................... 7
7.1 Use of funding .................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Repayment of funding ......................................................................................... 7
8 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ...................................................................................... 8
8.1 Intellectual property in council material ............................................................... 8
8.2 Obligations on NBRF .......................................................................................... 9
8.3 Intellectual property in NBRF program material ................................................ 10
8.4 Dealing with intellectual property ...................................................................... 10
8.5 Consent to specified acts .................................................................................. 10
9 INDEMNITY ............................................................................................................... 10
9.1 General indemnity............................................................................................. 10
9.2 Reduction of scope ........................................................................................... 11
9.3 Preservation of other rights ............................................................................... 11
9.4 Meaning of “fault” .............................................................................................. 11
10 TERMINATION FOR FAULT ..................................................................................... 11
10.1 Right to terminate for default ............................................................................. 11
10.2 Obligation upon termination .............................................................................. 11
10.3 Council’s liability upon termination for default ................................................... 11
10.4 Preservation of other rights ............................................................................... 12
11 DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION .............................................................. 12
12 GENERAL PROVISIONS........................................................................................... 12
12.1 Audit and access .............................................................................................. 12
12.2 Insurance .......................................................................................................... 12
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12.3 Relationship of parties ...................................................................................... 12
12.4 Waiver .............................................................................................................. 12
12.5 Assignment ....................................................................................................... 12
12.6 Applicable law and jurisdiction .......................................................................... 13
12.7 Survival ............................................................................................................. 13
12.8 Amendments .................................................................................................... 13
13 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................ 14
14 SCHEDULE 1 – PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ...................................................... 16
15 EXECUTION .............................................................................................................. 17
Funding Deed – Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd & Noosa Council Page 3
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Funding Deed
BETWEEN
Noosa Shire Council (Council)
AND
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd (NBRF)
1 TERM
a) The term of this Deed commences on 1 July 2018 and continues until 30th June 2021, or at
such time as either party resolves to terminate the Deed.
b) On or about 1 July 2021, Council may consider entering into a new funding deed to extend the
period of funding, subject to its annual budget considerations and performance outcomes
relative to this Deed.
2 PROGRAM
NBRF must carry out activities to achieve the objects of the NBRF Company and the purposes of
the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust (the Trust) which are for the public charitable purposes of
protecting and enhancing the natural environment and for contributing to the realisation of the aims
of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program.
a) “The principal purposes of the Trust are:
i) Advancing the conservation and enhancement of a significant aspect of the natural
environment, being the natural ecosystems and biodiversity of the Noosa Biosphere
Reserve; and
ii) Advancing environmental research, education and information about a significant aspect
of the natural environment, being the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
b) In seeking to achieve the principal purposes of the Public Trust, the Trust may, without
limitation:
i) Foster economic and human development that is environmentally and socially
sustainable and culturally appropriate;
ii) Develop and implement a management plan for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve that is
aligned with the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program and Australian Biosphere
Reserve Management Principles1.
iii) Monitor performance of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve and its reporting to UNESCO and
the Noosa community.
Note:
In respect to the Trust purposes clauses b) ii) and iii) the development of an NBR Plan of
Management and reporting obligations to UNESCO will be managed by Council in collaboration with
the Foundation and other stakeholders.
1 Australian Biosphere Reserve Management Principles only apply to reserves managed by the Federal
Government and do not apply to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
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3 FUNDING OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
a) Council will provide $140,000 (exclusive of GST) as a contribution towards operational
expenses for the first year of this Deed (2018/19 financial year).
b) The amount of funding for operational expenses for the following financial years is subject to
negotiation for each remaining financial year of this Deed and subject to Clause 6 – Funding
Conditions.
c) NBRF will provide Council with details of its funding requirements for operational expenses for
each following year by no later than 30th March. NBRF are to provide such information as
may be reasonably required by Council to assess the request including but not limited to the
current NBRF strategic plan, proposed annual operational plan, detailed draft budget and
current financial balance sheet.
d) Negotiations for funding will take into account any ongoing commitments as provided for in
clause 5.2 of this Deed and Council’s annual budget process and overall funding constraints.
e) Payments are subject to GST where applicable having regard to the type of transaction under
Australian Taxation legislation.
4 FUNDING PROJECTS
a) In the first year of this Deed, Council will quarantine up to $125,000 of its Environment Levy
funds for contribution to NBRF projects that align with the principal purposes of the Trust ,
Council’s Environment Levy Policy and Council’s strategic direction for the Noosa Shire
environment.
b) The NBRF may submit applications for Council’s consideration for funding from the
Environment Levy.
c) The NBRF will provide Council with reasonable notice of project funding requirements and
provide sufficient information about the projects to allow Council to assess the application for
funding.
d) The NBRF shall not proceed with any project requiring Environment Levy funding until Council
formally notifies NBRF in writing of the outcome of Council’s consideration of project funding
applications.
e) For the remaining financial years under this Deed, the NBRF will need to lodge applications
with Council for projects to be funded from the Environment Levy. Such applications will be
assessed against other applications received and in consideration of the total amount allocated
towards grants projects from the Environment Levy.
f) NBRF may also choose to apply for relevant grants under Council's range of grant programs.
Again, these will be assessed against other applications received and the total amount
allocated to the relevant grants program.
5 PAYMENTS
5.1 How payments are to be made
a) Council shall pay the funding to NBRF by electronic transfer to a bank account (or accounts)
as notified in writing to Council by NBRF, with such bank account/s being in the name of NBRF
and such account/s being solely under the control of NBRF.
b) Payments for contribution to operational expenses will be made in quarterly instalments in
advance upon a receipt of a valid tax invoice from NBRF dated on or after the first day of the
quarter.
c) Payments for any project funding will be made upon receipt of a valid tax invoice from NBRF
after notification by Council that the funding has been approved.
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5.2 Extended financial commitments
Before NBRF commits to any purchase, contract, undertaking or activity that has financial
commitments beyond the period of approved funding and for which purchase, contract, undertaking
or activity NBRF will require Council funding, NBRF must apply for and obtain approval from Council
prior to NBRF making the commitment.
5.3 Right to suspend funding
Without limiting the Council’s rights, if Council is satisfied:
a) NBRF does not have the capacity to manage the funding; or
b) NBRF does not have the capacity to perform the programs in line with the objects of the Trust;
or
c) Council is unable to provide the funding due to any legal impediment,
then the Council may at its sole discretion:
d) Suspend payment of the funding or an instalment of the funding (whether in whole or in part)
of the NBRF program; and/or
e) Direct NBFR to cease spending the Funding.
6 FUNDING CONDITIONS
In return for receiving Funding from the Council, NBRF must undertake appropriate planning,
maintain appropriate processes and procedures and undertake performance reporting including:
6.1 General requirements
a) Develop and regularly review a 3-5 year strategic plan outlining the goals and objectives for
the Foundation to achieve the purposes of the Trust.
b) Develop an annual Operational Plan setting out the priority actions for the next financial year
in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.
c) Before 30th March 2019, NBRF is to provide details of changes instituted by the Foundation to
improve its governance model, transparency around its operations, reporting to the community
and fund-raising effectiveness. In the event that Council is satisfied that reasonable steps have
been taken to address these matters, consideration will be given to further funding for
operational expenses for the remaining financial years under this Deed.
d) Establish, review and maintain suitable criteria, guidelines, assessment rationale and
processes for disbursement and acquittal of funds for eligible entities to undertake projects that
meet the purposes of the Trust.
e) Ensure the funding is directed to the purposes for which it is assigned by Council (specifically
operational activities or projects).
f) Ensure the Company or entities granted funding to do work or activities in line with the
purposes of the Trust obtain approvals to do work or conduct other activities on Council owned
or managed lands or as required under State or Federal legislation prior to work or the activity
commencing.
g) Provide recognition of Council funding support in written material, advertising, media, signage
and reporting documents.
6.2 Performance reporting
NBRF must monitor the NBRF program activities and submit written reports to meet Council’s
acquittal requirements including but not limited to:
a) Provide a quarterly progress report against utilisation of the funding towards the NBRF
program for the financial year and specifically information related to each project, their status
and milestones achieved.
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b) Provide an Annual Report for each financial year and submit it to Council no later than 30
November each year or within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting whichever is the sooner.
The Annual Report to include evidence that the funding is being successfully applied to the
objects of the Company and the purposes of the Trust and particularly to delivery of projects
funded by any Council contribution as well as performance against the key performance
indicators contained in Schedule 1 to this Deed.
c) Provide an audited financial report for each financial year and submit it to Council no later than
30 November each year, or within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting whichever is the
sooner. The audited financial report is to identify the use of the funding provided by Council
for the NBRF program. NBRF must maintain financial records in accordance with legislative
requirements that identify receipt and expenditure of the funding for the NBRF so that at all
times the funding for the NBRF program is identifiable and ascertainable.
d) If required by Council, provide ad-hoc reports within 30 days of such request, or such lesser
period, setting out:
i) Any significant developments in or concerning the NBRF program;
ii) Any significant delays or difficulties encountered in performing the NBRF program in
accordance with this Deed; and
e) NBRF must permit the Council or its agent or representative to have access to NBRF’s records
relating to funding provided by Council and must cooperate with any audit or information
request carried out or requested by Council.
f) For avoidance of doubt, the above paragraphs survive the expiration or earlier termination of
this Deed, except for paragraph d).
7 MANAGEMENT OF FUNDING
7.1 Use of funding
a) NBRF must only expend the funding:
i) For undertaking the NBRF program and purposes that are necessarily related to the
program, for which the funding was provided; and
ii) Otherwise in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Deed.
b) NBRF must not use the funding, any interest acquired with the funds, any assets or the
existence of this Deed as any form of security for any purpose, unless the Council has given
its prior written approval.
7.2 Repayment of funding
a) If NBRF fails to remedy a failure to comply with this Deed in a substantial respect within 30
days, or such longer period as the Council stipulates, after receiving notice requiring it to do
so, NBRF is liable, on demand from Council to repay to the Council the whole of the funding
provided for the NBRF program (or the amount of Funding paid as the case may be) for any
year in which the failure to comply or the failure to remedy occurred;
b) If NBRF fails to fulfil a term of this Deed, or part of it, on the NBRF program, NBRF is, subject
to paragraph d) of this clause, liable to repay to the Council the amount of unspent money and
the Council may recover that money from NBRF as a debt due to the Council; and
c) If NBRF fails to spend the funding, or part of it, on the NBRF program, NBRF is, subject to
paragraph d) of this clause, liable to repay to the Council the amount of unspent money and
the Council may recover that money from NBRF as a debt due to the Council.
d) If, at the end of the Term, some of the funding has not been spent or committed to legitimate
contingency and reserves, that amount must be repaid to the Council (and the amount may be
recovered as a debt due to the Council), unless the Council provides written permission for all,
or some, of the amount to be spent in some other manner that Council directs.
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8 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
8.1 Intellectual property in council material
a) The Council will retain ownership of all Council Material, including Intellectual Property in that
Council Material, but grants NBRF a royalty-free world wide, non-exclusive licence, (including
a right of sub-licence to a third party), to use, reproduce, adapt and exploit the Council Material
on the condition that this licence is only granted for the purposes of this Deed.
b) The above mentioned licence may be terminated by the Council immediately upon written
notice on the occurrence of any of the following events:
i) The Trust or NBRF becomes insolvent, subject to administration, unable to meet its debts
or the NBRF decides to wind up the Trust or itself for any reason whatsoever; or
ii) The Council forms the reasonable view that either the Trust or the NBRF is insolvent; or
iii) The Council forms the reasonable view that either the Trust or the NBRF is in breach of
the terms of the trust deed which created the Trust where that breach is not, in the opinion
of the Council, capable of remedy; or
iv) The Council forms the reasonable view that the NBRF is in breach of any provision of its
own constitution or any provision of this Deed where that breach is not, in the opinion of
the Council, capable of remedy.
c) The Council may also terminate the above mentioned licence on the occurrence of any of the
following events:
a. The Council forms the reasonable view that either the Trust or the NBRF is in breach of
the terms of the trust deed which created the Trust where such breach is capable of
remedy and NBRF fails to remedy that breach within thirty (30) days, or such longer
period as Council stipulates, after receiving notice from the Council requiring it to do so;
or
b. The Council forms the reasonable view that the NBRF is in breach of any provision of its
own constitution or any provision of this Deed where that breach is capable of remedy
and NBRF fails to remedy that breach within thirty (30) days, or such longer period as
Council stipulates, after receiving notice from the Council requiring it to do so.
d) Council may, pursuant to the above licence, authorise the use of any Council Logo by the
NBRF in such manner and subject to such conditions as the Council deems appropriate in its
absolute discretion subject to it retaining full ownership of the Council Logo. NBRF agrees
that any Council Logo is not to be used unless expressly approved in advance and in writing
by the Council.
e) Upon the conclusion of the term of this Deed or an earlier termination of this Deed, NBRF will
not retain any Council Material remaining in NBRF’s possession and will immediately return all
physical expressions of the Council Material to the Council and will destroy any electronic
copies thereof, unless the Council notifies NBRF otherwise in writing.
f) NBRF agrees to keep safely Council Material provided to NBRF for the purposes of this Deed
and to abide by any obligations of privacy and confidentiality to which Council may be bound
in law.
g) Any adaptations, variations or extensions made to the Council Material during the term of the
above mentioned licence or any sub-licence shall become, upon its creation, the property
(including Intellectual Property) of the Council.
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8.2 Obligations on NBRF
a) NBRF will immediately do all such things, take such reasonable steps, execute any documents
and follow such reasonable directions as the Council from time to time reasonably requests in
order to perfect, record or preserve the Intellectual Property in the Council Material and this
will include, but is not limited to, including such conditions, limitations or restrictions in any sub-
licences granted by NBRF pursuant to this Deed that the Council deems reasonably necessary
to perfect, record or preserve the Intellectual Property in the Council Material.
b) The Council shall have the right to take action against any third parties to prosecute or defend
legal proceedings including proceedings for an infringement of the Intellectual Property in the
Council Material. If the NBRF becomes aware of any infringement or suspected infringement
it will promptly inform the Council and will provide all reasonable assistance (excluding financial
contribution to such proceedings) in any legal proceedings for the defence or prosecution of
the Intellectual Property.
c) Unless otherwise expressly exempted in writing by the Council, the NBRF will ensure that any
licensed use of the Trade Mark in any context shall appear with the symbol ®. In the event that
the Council decides to lodge a certification mark application in relation to the Trade Mark, the
NBRF will provide all reasonably requested documentary and other support necessary to
support that application including the provision by the NBRF of financial support of that
application to the extent that the parties may mutually agree. In the event that registered
certification mark status is granted for the expression “Noosa Biosphere”, the expression
“Trade Mark” as it appears in this Deed shall also include a reference to that certification mark
and the Deed shall be interpreted accordingly.
d) Unless otherwise expressly exempted in writing by the Council, the NBRF will not grant a third
party sub-licence with a fixed term of greater than 3 years but may grant an option or options
to extend that term subject to the provisions of clause 8.2 f) iii.
e) The NBRF hereby acknowledges that the Council Material is the Intellectual Property of the
Council and shall act only in good faith when dealing with the Council Material in order to best
preserve the Council’s Intellectual Property.
f) The NBRF agrees that it will procure every sub-licence of the Council Material that it grants
pursuant to the Deed, unless it has received an express written exemption from the Council to
do otherwise, to include in those sub-licences the following:
i) An acknowledgement that the Intellectual Property in the Council Material is owned by
the Council and that the sub-licensing of the Council Material is provided with the consent
of the Council according to this Deed;
ii) The Trade Mark, wherever used by a third party sub-licensee must appear with the
expression ® unless expressly advised otherwise in writing by the Council;
iii) Any licence granted by NBRF which grants the third party sub-licensee an option or
options to extend the term of the sub-licence must be stated to be unenforceable and
invalid if the Council’s licence of its Intellectual Property in the Council Material to NBRF
has been terminated for any reason prior to the proper exercise of that option by the third
party sub-licensee; and
iv) Any other condition, limitation or restriction on the third party sub-licence that the Council
deems reasonably necessary to include in such a sub-licence to perfect, restore or
preserve its Intellectual Property in the Council Material.
g) In order to ensure the application of the above provisions NBRF will provide to the Council
copies of any proposed sub-licenses to third parties granted pursuant to this Deed in advance
of execution for the Council’s approval, unless the Council expressly advises in writing
otherwise.
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8.3 Intellectual property in NBRF program material
a) Subject to this clause, Intellectual Property in NBRF Program Material vests immediately in
NBRF.
b) NBRF grants to the Council a permanent, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive
licence (including a right of sub-licence) to use, reproduce, communicate, adapt and exploit
the Intellectual Property in the NBRF Program Material.
8.4 Dealing with intellectual property
NBRF warrants that it is entitled, or will be entitled at the relevant time, to deal with the Intellectual
Property in both the Council Material and the NBRF Program Material in accordance with this clause
8.
8.5 Consent to specified acts
NBRF agrees:
a) To obtain from each author of any NBRF Program Material a written consent to the Specified
Acts (whether occurring before or after the consent is given) which extends directly or indirectly
to the performance of the Specified Acts by the Council or any person claiming under or
through the Council;
b) To obtain from each author of any NBRF Program Material a written consent to the Specified
Acts (whether occurring before or after the consent is given) which extends directly or indirectly
for the Council’s benefit in relation to the Council’s licensed use of such material; and
c) Upon request, to provide the executed original of each such consent to the Council.
d) In this clause, “Specified Acts” means any of the following classes or types of acts or omissions
by or on behalf of the Council, excluding false attribution of authorship:
i) Using, reproducing, adapting or exploiting all or any part of the NBRF Program Material,
with or without attribution of authorship, and
ii) Supplementing the NBRF Program Material with any other material; or
iii) Using the NBRF Program Material in a different context to that originally envisaged.
9 INDEMNITY
9.1 General indemnity
NBRF indemnifies (and agrees to keep indemnified) the Council against any:
a) Cost or liability incurred by the Council;
b) Loss of or damage to property of the Council; or
c) Loss or expense incurred by the Council in dealing with any claim against it, including legal
costs and expenses on a solicitor/own client basis and the cost of time spent, resources used,
or disbursements paid by the Council;
Arising from:
d) Any act or omission by NBRF or NBRF’s officers, agents, employees, contractors or advisers
(whether voluntary or paid) where there was fault on the part of the person whose conduct
gave rise to that costs, liability, loss, damage or expense;
e) Any breach of NBRF of the Deed; or
f) The use by Council of the material created for the purpose of this Deed, including any claims
by third parties about the ownership or right to use intellectual property or Moral Rights.
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9.2 Reduction of scope
NBRF’s liability to indemnify the Council under this clause will be reduced proportionally to the extent
that any act or omission involving fault on the part of the Council contributed to the relevant cost,
liability, loss, damage or expense.
9.3 Preservation of other rights
The right of the Council to be indemnified under this clause is in addition to, and not exclusive of,
any other right, power or remedy provided by law, but the Council is not entitled to be compensated
in excess of the amount of the relevant cost, liability, loss, damage or expense.
9.4 Meaning of “fault”
In clause 9, fault means any negligent or wrongful act or omission or wilful conduct.
10 TERMINATION FOR FAULT
10.1 Right to terminate for default
In addition to the right to terminate provided for elsewhere in this Deed, the Council may terminate
this Deed with immediate effect by giving notice to NBRF if:
a) NBFR breaches any provision of this Deed and fails to remedy the breach within 30 days, or
such longer period as Council stipulates, after receiving notice requiring it to do so;
b) NBFR breaches a material provision of this Deed and that breach is not, in the opinion of the
Council, capable of remedy;
c) NBFR notifies the Council that the NBFR program is not to proceed; or
d) NBFR becomes insolvent, subject to administration, unable to meet its debts, or decides to
wind up itself or the Trust.
10.2 Obligation upon termination
On receipt of a notice of termination or reduction of the Funding, NBRF must:
a) Stop or reduce the performance of NBFR’s obligations related to the Funding as specified in
the notice;
b) Take all available steps to minimise loss resulting from the termination or reduction;
c) Continue work on any part of the NBRF program not affected by the notice; and
d) Immediately return to Council any Funding relating to the part of the NBRF program affected
by the notice and that has not in the Council’s opinion:
i) Been spent in accordance with the Deed; or
ii) Been committed by NBRF in accordance with the Deed and is payable as a current
liability,
Or otherwise deal with any Funding held by NBRF as directed by the Council.
10.3 Council’s liability upon termination for default
Where Council terminates this Deed under clause 10, the Council:
a) Will be liable only for payments due and owing to NBRF under the payment provisions of the
Deed as at the date of the notice; and
b) Will be entitled to recover from NBRF:
i) Any part of the Funding which has not been legally committed for expenditure by NBRF
in accordance with the Deed and is not payable for NBRF as a current liability by the
date of the notice of termination is received; or
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ii) Any part of the Funding which has not, in the Council’s opinion, been spent by NBRF in
accordance with the Deed; and
iii) Where NBRF becomes liable to repay the Funds to the Council under paragraph 6.2 a).
10.4 Preservation of other rights
Clause 10 does not limit or exclude any of the Council’s rights under this Deed.
11 DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION
Both parties shall make genuine efforts to resolve any dispute arising out of, or in connection with
this Deed by negotiation and discussion. If the parties are unable to resolve a dispute within 14
days, then the dispute shall be referred to an agreed, qualified independent person to mediate
between both parties. In the event the parties are unable to agree on the independent person, either
party may refer this matter to the President of the Queensland Law Society to nominate an
appropriate person.
12 GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1 Audit and access
a) NBRF agrees to give Council, or any persons authorised in writing by the Council, access to
the premises where obligations under this Deed are being carried out.
b) NBRF agrees to permit those persons to inspect and take copies of any material relevant to
this Deed.
12.2 Insurance
a) NBRF agrees:
i) To effect and maintain adequate liability insurances specific to the operation of a
Company, as a minimum public liability, product and director & officer liability, volunteers
and employee work cover.
ii) On request to provide proof of insurance acceptable to Council for its purposes under
the Deed.
b) This clause continues in operation for so long as any obligations remain in connection with this
Deed.
12.3 Relationship of parties
a) NBRF is not by virtue of this Deed an officer, employee, partner or agent of the Council, nor
does NBRF have any power or authority to bind or represent the Council.
b) NBRF agrees:
i) Not to misrepresent its relationship with Council; and
ii) Not to engage in any misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to the NBRF program.
12.4 Waiver
a) A failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy it holds under this Deed or at law
does not operate as a waiver of that right.
b) A single or partial exercise by a party of any right or remedy it holds under this Deed or at law
does not prevent the party from exercising the right again or to the extent it has not fully
exercised the right.
12.5 Assignment
NBRF cannot assign its obligations, and agreed not to assign its rights, under this Deed without the
Council’s prior written approval.
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12.6 Applicable law and jurisdiction
a) This Deed is to be construed in accordance with, and any matter related to it is to be governed
by, the law of Queensland.
b) The parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of that State.
12.7 Survival
All of the provisions of clause 8 of this Deed shall survive the termination of this Deed.
12.8 Amendments
This Deed can only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by both parties.
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13 DEFINITIONS
Annual Report Means a report in the form of an annual financial report and a directors report as
mentioned in the Corporations Act 2001 (whether or not it is required to be
prepared under that Act) that without limitation includes audited financial
statements, achievements against key performance measures and other activities
included in the annual operational plan underpinning the objects of the Company
and the Trust
Asset Means any asset or improvement acquired or produced wholly or partly by the
Funding OR Funds
Council Means the local government exercising powers vested under the Local
Government Act 2009 and includes the area within the boundaries of Council’s
authority as prescribed under the Local Government Act.
Council Logo Means any indicia, logos, emblems, symbols or the like which are used by the
Council to brand and identify itself in its day to day activities.
Council Material Means any material, including without limitation, any software, code, designs,
photographs, drawings, music, film, print, layouts, documents, scripts, copy, logos
and any other materials in any medium, whether in hard or electronic form provided
by the Council to NBRF to further the purposes and objectives of the Trust and
includes, without limiting the generality of the forgoing, any material which
incorporates the expression “Noosa Biosphere” and “Noosa Biosphere Reserve”
or any deceptively or substantially similar expressions, or colourable imitations
thereof, and also includes the Trade Mark and the Domain Names.
Domain Names Means the following domain names registered in the name of the Council:
noosabiosphere.net.au;
noosabiospherereserve.org.au;
noosabiospherereserve.net.au;
noosabiospherereserve.com.au;
noosabiospherereserve.net;
noosabiospherereserve.info;
noosabiosphere.org.au
and any other future domain names, URLs, webpages or any other examples of
social or digital media Intellectual Property incorporating the expression “Noosa
Biosphere” which may be or are used by the NBRF for the purposes and
objectives of the Trust.
Funding or funds Means the amount paid or payable under this Deed
GST Means the Goods and Services tax
Intellectual Property Means copyright, trademarks, designs, patents, semi-conductor or circuit layout
rights, trade secrets, trade names, business names, company names, domain
names and all other proprietary rights and any rights to registration of such rights,
whether created on, before or after the date of this Deed.
NBRF Means Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd an Australian Company (limited
by guarantee) registered on 13th January 2015 - ACN 603 666 299
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NBRF Program Means any material, including without limitation, any software, code, designs,
Material photographs, drawings, music, film, print, layouts, documents, scripts, copy, logos
and any other materials in any medium, whether in hard or electronic form created
by, or provided to, the NBRF to further the purposes and objectives of the Trust
but expressly excludes any Council Material.
Noosa Biosphere Means the Noosa Biosphere Reserve as designated under the UNESCO Man and
Reserve the Biosphere Program as may be varied from time to time
Noosa Shire Council Means the local government exercising powers vested under the Local
Government Act 2009 and includes the area within the boundaries of Council’s
authority as prescribed under the Local Government Act.
Operational Plan Means an annual plan for the conduct of the operations of the Foundation during
a financial year that is aligned with the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.
Operational Means funds required to cover the day to day operations of NBRF such as
Expenses employee payments, accounting expenses, licence fees, maintenance and
repairs, advertising, supplies, legal costs, utilities, insurance, and office expenses.
Project Means an individual or collaborative activity that is carefully planned to achieve a
particular outcome and with specific start and end dates, and may comprise
multiple stages.
Property Means any legal or equitable estate or interest (whether present or future and
whether vested or contingent) in real or personal Property of any description.
the Trust Means the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust registered as a public charity for
taxation and deductible gift recipient status.
Trade Mark Means the registered Trade Mark “Noosa Biosphere” No. 1094948 under the
Trade Marks Act 1995.
UNESCO Means the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
UNESCO Man and Means the intergovernmental scientific program under the name “Man and the
the Biosphere Biosphere Program” that is facilitated by UNESCO.
Program
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14 SCHEDULE 1 – PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
FINANCIAL
1. Project Funding Leveraging achieved from Council Funding 3:1 per year
to NBRF
Calculated as total value of funded projects :
Council approved project funding
2. Fundraising Growth in Donations (Deductible Gift 20% per year
Recipient) increase or a
minimum of
Increase in value of donations annually
$50,000 per year.
EFFECTIVENESS
3. Operations Percentage of projects completed within 75% per year
target timeframe
No. of projects delivered on time / total no. of
projects
4. Improvement in NBR Percentage of funded projects with positive 75% per year
protection results for the natural ecosystem,
biodiversity and sustainable development
No. of projects with positive results / total no. of
projects
5. Communication of Range of methods of communication Multiple methods &
information utilised and estimated audience reach audiences
Description of all communications/ information
used + results
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15 EXECUTION Executed as a DEED on the day of 2018. SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED BY Brett de Chastel as Chief Executive Officer for and on behalf of NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL. Name: Brett de Chastel Position: Chief Executive Officer Signature:______________________ Witness: ____________________ SIGNED BY NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION LTD – ACN 603 666 299 Director Name: _________________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Director or Company Secretary Name: _________________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Funding Deed – Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Ltd & Noosa Council Page 17
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BACK TO BASICS! 1. Work with the constitution to clarify roles and have common objectives and vision 2. An involved team with staff in support 3. Drive home current projects 4. Have another round of EOI big ideas projects (not necessarily big money) as soon as practical without the previous hassles so that we get projects community driven. 5. Develop an overall strategy and encourage projects that also hit strategic areas we believe in. 6. Take a view of a symbiotic relationship long term with World Heritage – inform ourselves 7. Write the Periodic Review 8. Good links to Council 9. Agreement on ways of working with NCBA quickly 10. Handle governance issues 11. Advocacy policy 12. Fundraising plan 13. Manage the press and communication 14. Healing process with the past contributors 15. Involve members 16. Research relationships 17. Indigenous links
Section 53
Bring Back the Fish -
Oyster Reefs
Re-establishing oyster reefs and
associated aquatic communities in
the Noosa Estuary and River up to
Tewantin.
Project monitoring continuing
throughout 2019.
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
USC $283,500 $151,500 $595,000 $1,030,00
Section 54
Bring Back the Fish -
Prawns
Biodiversity in the Noosa River
system - Assessment of the status
and options for recovery of prawns
and estuarine biodiversity in the
Noosa River.
Project completion date:
March 2019
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
UQ $157,800 $87,000 $200,000 $444,800
Section 55
Keeping it in Kin Kin
A Noosa catchment priority erosion
remediation program.
Phase 1.
Project completion date:
June 2018
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
NDLG $74,200 $33,000 $64,950 $171,150
Section 56
Mapping Koala Health
The project aims to identify
where koala populations are; how
connected they are; and how healthy
they are. The project will identify
areas of high potential for habitat
rehabilitation, offsets, protection and
land to buy for increase koala core
habitat.
Project completion date:
March 2018
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
USC $59,500 - $200,000 $259,500
Section 57
Book of Sedges
An excellent reference book
produced illustrating the importance
of sedges to wetlands, and the
importance of wetlands to water
quality.
Project completion date:
Early 2016
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
NICA $14,900 - $40,000 $54,900
Section 58
Biosphere Community
Engagement
A scientific briefing package was
developed including information
material and a video, and
engagement occurred through
a variety of events with the
community including street parties
and community meetings and
discussions.
Project completion date:
Early 2017
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
NCBA $20,000 - $39,000 $59,000
Section 59
Pandanus Protection
The project aims to halt the
widespread cases of Pandanus
dieback caused by leaf hopper
Jamella australiae, using proven
biological control and mitigation
methods.
Project completion date:
June 2018
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
PCBA $20,000 $20,000 $30,000 $70,000
Section 60
Noosa Trail Master Plan
The project will deliver a Master
Plan for the Noosa Trail Network –
a network of eight hinterland trails
passing through diverse areas
within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
including national park, state forest,
private property, council parks and
road reserves.
Project completion date:
September 2018
(TN requested an extension which
needs to be followed up)
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
TOURISM NOOSA $19,500 $13,000 $17,720 $50,220
Section 61
Noosa Environmental &
Cultural Learning Trail
This project aims to promote a
better understanding of Noosa’s
indigenous heritage by developing
a knowledge bank focused on
understanding the culturally
significant landscapes and iconic
species within the Noosa Biosphere.
Project completion date:
April 2019
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
MEEIC
Marine Ecology Education $19,500 $500 $110,500 $30,500
Indigenous Corporation
Section 62
Roadmap to 100%
Renewable Energy
This project aims to identify the
most efficient and cheapest mix
of renewable energy and energy
efficiency measures needed
to eliminate all carbon dioxide
emissions arising from electricity
consumption in the Noosa Shire by
2026.
Project completion date:
October 2018
The NBRF will fund Phase 2 of this
project - “Case Studies of Noosa
Business Experience with Rooftop
Solar”.
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
ZEN Inc. $19,800 - $20,600 $40,400
Section 63
Bush Tucker Garden and
Outdoor Classroom
The Sunshine Beach State School
will extend the boundaries of its
existing permaculture garden to
establish a native bush tucker
garden and revitalise the outdoor
learning space. The project will
provide better management of the
Noosa National Park segment that
sits within the school grounds.
Project completion date:
October 2018
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
SBSS $2,500 - $1,680 $4,180
Section 64
Koala Forever Noosa
The Koala Forever Noosa project
aims to determine whether
vegetation connectivity translates
to koala connectivity to ensure safe
movement of koalas across the
landscape.
Project completion date:
December 2019
USC have had a major setback with
their permit application causing a
long delay in their timeframe.
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
USC $40,000 - $90,000 $130,000
Section 65
Keeping on Keeping it in Kin
Kin
Phase 2.
The project will prioritise and
implement strategic on-ground
works to protect and repair erosion
prone areas. These areas were
identified in Phase 1.
Project completion date:
April 2019
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
NDLG $123,700 - $148,330 $272,030
Section 66
Noosa Hinterland Rural
Enterprise Plan
There is limited data on current
activities of the Noosa Hinterland
on which to base business
planning.
The overall aim is to foster a range
of environmentally and economically
sustainable farming and other rural
enterprises in a positive Noosa
hinterland social environment,
integrated with Noosa Biosphere
Reserve objectives.
Project completion date:
April 2019
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL PROJECT
PROPONENT
NBRF CASH IN-KIND COST
COUNTRY NOOSA $65,000 $44,000 $30,000 $139,000