2025-2026 Budget Adoption
MOTION 23 That Council notes the revised 2025-2026 Service Level catalogues provided in Attachment 2 to the Special Meeting report dated 30 June 2025. Carried. Full wording ↓
For 7: Brian Stockwell, Amelia Lorentson, Nicola Wilson, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel, Jessica Phillips.
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MOTION 23
That Council notes the revised 2025-2026 Service Level catalogues provided in Attachment 2 to the Special Meeting report dated 30 June 2025.
Carried.
Official item minutes · Event 23
1Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Amelia Lorentson
MOTION 1
That pursuant to section 104 of the Local Government Act and sections 169 and 170 of the Local Government Regulation, Council adopts the budget for the financial year ending 30 June 2026 incorporating:
1. Statement of Income and Expenditure
2. Statement of Financial Position
3. Statement of Cash Flow
4. Statement of Changes in Equity
5. Relevant Measures of Financial Sustainability
6. Long Term Financial Forecast
7. 2025/26 Capital Works Program
8. 2025/26 Revenue Statement
As contained in the Noosa Council 2025/26 budget document provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 30 June 2025.
Carried.
For 7 named
Jessica Phillips
Amelia Lorentson
Frank Wilkie
Brian Stockwell
Nicola Wilson
Karen Finzel
Tom WegenerAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 1
2Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Tom Wegener · Seconded: Nicola Wilson
MOTION 2
That pursuant to section 81 of the Local Government Regulation, Council adopts the categories into which rateable land in its local government area is categorised, the description of those categories and the method by which land is to be identified and included in its appropriate category is as follows:
#
Category
Description
1
Rural & Agricultural
Land used, or intended to be used, for rural or agricultural or primary production purposes.
2
Non-Residential
Land which is used, or intended to be used, for non-residential purposes other than land included in categories 1, 3, 4, and 14 - 20.
3
Extractive Industries Quarries > 50,000 tonnes
Land used for extractive industry, removing more than 50,000 tonnes per annum of material from the earth.
4
Retirement Villages
Land used as a retirement village.
5
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other - RV
Land, with a rateable value not exceeding $800,000 -
a. used as the owner’s principal place of residence, other than land in categories 10, 22, 23, and 25 to 36; or
b. not included in any other category.
6
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other – RV $800,001 - $2,500,000
Land, with a rateable value not less than $800,001 and not exceeding $2,500,000 -
a. used for as the owner’s principal place of residence, other than land in categories 10, 22, 23 and 25 to 36; or
b. not included in any other category.
7
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other RV $2,500,001 - $5,000,000
Land, with a rateable value not less than $2,500,001 and not exceeding $5,000,000 -
a. used as the owner’s principal place of residence, other than land in categories 10, 22, 23 and 25 to 36; or
b. not included in any other category.
8
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other RV > $5,000,000
Land, with a rateable value exceeding $5,000,000 -
a. used as the owner’s principal place of residence other than land in categories 10, 22, 23 and 25 to 36; or
b. not included in any other category.
9
Residential (Not Principal Place of Residence)
Land used for residential purposes other than as the owner’s principal place of residence, other than land in categories 11, 21, 24, and 25 to 36.
10
Residential Home‑Hosted Transitory Accommodation
Land used as the owner’s principal place of residence and as transitory accommodation - other than land in categories 23 and 25 to 36.
11
Residential Transitory Accommodation
Land used as transitory accommodation, other than land in categories 24 and 25 to 36.
12
Vacant Urban Land – RV > $1,500,000 and area > 1,500m2
Vacant land with a rateable value exceeding $1,500,000, with an area of more than 1,500m2, in the locality of Castaways Beach or Cooroy or Marcus Beach or Noosa Heads or Noosaville or Peregian Beach or Sunrise Beach or Sunshine Beach or Tewantin, other than land included in category 13.
13
Vacant land subject to chapter 2, part 2, division 5, subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act 2010
Vacant land to which chapter 2, part 2, division 5, subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act 2010 applies (subdivided land not yet developed (non-Land Act rental)).
14
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 1,000 to 2,500m2
Land used for a shopping centre, with a gross floor area‑retail not less than 1,000 and not exceeding 2,500m2
15
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 2,500 to 5,000m2
Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, with a gross floor area‑retail not less than 2,501 and not exceeding 5,000m2.
16
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 5,000 to 10,000m2
Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, with a gross floor area‑retail not less than 5,001 and not exceeding 10,000m2.
17
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 10,000 to 20,000m2
Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, with a gross floor area‑retail not less than 10,001 and not exceeding 20,000m2.
18
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 20,000 to 30,000m2
Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, with a gross floor area‑retail not less than 20,001 and not exceeding 30,000 m2.
19
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 30,000 to 40,000m2
Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, with a gross floor area‑retail not less than 30,001 and not exceeding 40,000 m2.
20
Shopping Centres – gross floor area > 40,000m2
Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, with a gross floor area‑retail exceeding 40,000 m2.
21
Strata Units (Not Principal Place of Residence)
Land which is a strata unit used for residential accommodation other than as the owner’s principal place of residence, other than land in category 24.
22
Strata Units (Principal Place of Residence)
Land which is a strata unit used as the owner’s principal place of residence other than land in category 23.
23
Strata Units Home‑Hosted Transitory Accommodation
Land which is a strata unit used as the owner’s principal place of residence and as transitory accommodation.
24
Strata Units Transitory Accommodation
Land which is a strata unit used other than as the owner’s principal place of residence and used as transitory accommodation.
25
Non-Strata Residential – 2 to 4 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are at least 2 and not more than 4 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, other than land in category 31.
26
Non-Strata Residential – 5 to 9 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are not fewer than 5 and not more than 9 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, other than land in category 32
27
Non-Strata Residential – 10 to 14 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are not fewer than10 and not more than 14 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, other than land in category 33.
28
Non-Strata Residential – 15 to 19 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are not fewer than 15 and not more than 19 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, other than land in category 34.
29
Non-Strata Residential – 20 to 30 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are not fewer than 20 and not more than 29 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, other than land in category 35.
30
Non-Strata Residential – greater than 30 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are 30 or more self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, other than land in category 36.
31
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 2 to 4 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are at least 2 and not more than 4 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and where at least one of the self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings is transitory accommodation.
32
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 5 to 9 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are not fewer than 5 and not more than 9 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and where at least one of the self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings is transitory accommodation.
33
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 10 to 14 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are not fewer than 10 and not more than 14 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and where at least one of the self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings is transitory accommodation.
34
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 15 to 19 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are not fewer than 15 and not more than 19 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and where at least one of the self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings is transitory accommodation.
35
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 20 to 29 Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are not fewer than 20 and not more than 29 self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and where at least one of the self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings is transitory accommodation.
36
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 30 or more Residences
Land, used for residential purposes, on which there are 30 or more self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings, and where at least one of the self-contained flats, studios, cabins or dwellings is transitory accommodation.
Guidance
#
Category
Identification
1
Rural & Agricultural
Land with land use codes 44, 60-61, 64-71, 73-89 and 93, or otherwise identified by the CEO.
2
Non-Residential
Land with land use codes 07-20, 22-39, 41-50, 52 and 91, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
3
Extractive Industries Quarries > 50,000 tonnes
Land with land use code 40 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
4
Retirement Villages
Land with land use code 21 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
5
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other RV
Land with the following land used codes 01, 02, 04, 05 and 06, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
6
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other RV $800,001 - $2,500,000
Land with land use codes 01, 02, 04, 05 and 06, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
7
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other RV $2,500,001 - $5,000,000
Land with land used codes 01, 02, 04, 05 and 06, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
8
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other RV > $5,000,000
Land with land use codes 01, 02, 04, 05 and 06, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
9
Residential (Not Principal Place of Residence)
Land with land used codes:02 and 05, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
10
Residential Home‑Hosted Transitory Accommodation
Land with land use codes 02 and 05, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
11
Residential Transitory Accommodation
Land with land used codes 02 and 05, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
12
Vacant Urban Land – RV > $1,500,000 and area more than 1,500m2
Land with land use codes 01, 04 and 06, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
13
Vacant Land which is subject to Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 5, Subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act 2010
Land with land used code 72 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
14
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 1,000 to 2,500m2
Land with land use codes 14, 15, 16 or 23, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
15
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 2,500 to 5,000m2
Land with land used codes 14, 15, 16 or 23 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
16
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 5,000 to 10,000m2
Land with land use codes 14, 15, 16 or 23, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
17
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 10,000 to 20,000m2
Land with land used codes 14, 15, 16 or 23, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
18
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 20,000 to 30,000m2
Land with land use codes 14, 15, 16 or 23, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
19
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 30,000 to 40,000m2
Land with land used codes: 14, 15, 16 or 23, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
20
Shopping Centres – gross floor area > 40,000m2
Land with land use codes 14, 15, 16 or 23, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
21
Strata Units (Not Principal Place of Residence)
Land with land used codes 08 or 09, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
22
Strata Units (Principal Place of Residence)
Land with land use codes 08 or 09, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
23
Strata Units Home‑Hosted Transitory Accommodation
Land with land used codes: 08 or 09, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
24
Strata Units Transitory Accommodation
Land with land use codes 08 or 09, or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
25
Non-Strata Residential – 2 to 4 Residences
Land with land used code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
26
Non-Strata Residential – 5 to 9 Residences
Land with land use code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
27
Non-Strata Residential – 10 to 14 Residences
Land with land used code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
28
Non-Strata Residential – 15 to 19 Residences
Land with land use code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
29
Non-Strata Residential – 20 to 30 Residences
Land with land used code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
30
Non-Strata Residential – greater than 30 Residences
Land with land use code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
31
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 2 to 4 Residences
Land with land used code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
32
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 5 to 9 Residences
Land with land use code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
33
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 10 to 14 Residences
Land with land used code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
34
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 15 to 19 Residences
Land with land use code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
35
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 20 to 30 Residences
Land with land used code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
36
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 30 or more Residences
Land with land use code 03 or as otherwise identified by the CEO.
Carried.
For 7 named
Brian StockwellTom WegenerNicola WilsonKaren FinzelFrank WilkieJessica PhillipsAmelia LorentsonAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 18
3Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Karen Finzel
MOTION 3
That pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to identify for sections 81(4) and 81(5) of the Local Government Regulation the rating category to which each parcel of rateable land belongs.
Carried.
For 7 named
Tom WegenerKaren FinzelNicola WilsonAmelia LorentsonJessica PhillipsFrank WilkieBrian StockwellAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 257
4Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Karen Finzel
MOTION 4
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 80 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy the differential general rate for each differential rate category, and pursuant to section 77 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 fixes the minimum differential general rate to be levied for each general rate category, as follows:
#
Category
Differential General Rate
(₵ in $)
Minimum differential general rate
(₵ in $)
1
Rural & Agricultural
0.3167
$1,741.00
2
Non-Residential
0.7038
$1,741.00
3
Extractive Industries Quarries > 50,000 tonnes
17.595
$130,575.00
4
Retirement Villages
0.9853
$17,410.00
5
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other - RV
0.2427
$1,451.00
6
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other – RV $800,001 - $2,500,000
0.2184
$1,942.00
7
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other RV $2,500,001 - $5,000,000
0.1881
$5,460.00
8
Residential (Principal Place of Residence) and Other RV > $5,000,000
0.1578
$9,405.00
9
Residential (Not Principal Place of Residence)
0.2912
$1,741.00
10
Residential Home‑Hosted Transitory Accommodation
0.3641
$2,177.00
11
Residential Transitory Accommodation
0.5825
$3,482.00
12
Vacant Urban Land – RV > $1,500,000 and area > 1,500m2
0.7888
$11,608.00
13
Vacant land subject to chapter 2, part 2, division 5, subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act 2010
0.1456
$0.00
14
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 1,000 to 2,500m2
0.8798
$6,964.00
15
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 2,500 to 5,000m2
1.4076
$27,856.00
16
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 5,000 to 10,000m2
1.7595
$69,640.00
17
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 10,000 to 20,000m2
2.1114
$208,920.00
18
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 20,000 to 30,000m2
2.4633
$417,840.00
19
Shopping Centres – gross floor area of 30,000 to 40,000m2
2.8152
$626,760.00
20
Shopping Centres – gross floor area > 40,000m2
3.1671
$835,680.00
21
Strata Units (Not Principal Place of Residence)
0.4369
$1,741.00
22
Strata Units (Principal Place of Residence)
0.3641
$1,451.00
23
Strata Units Home‑Hosted Transitory Accommodation
0.5461
$2,177.00
24
Strata Units Transitory Accommodation
0.8737
$3,482.00
25
Non-Strata Residential – 2 to 4 Residences
0.2912
$2,902.00
26
Non-Strata Residential – 5 to 9 Residences
0.2912
$7,255.00
27
Non-Strata Residential – 10 to 14 Residences
0.2912
$14,510.00
28
Non-Strata Residential – 15 to 19 Residences
0.2912
$21,765.00
29
Non-Strata Residential – 20 to 30 Residences
0.2912
$29,020.00
30
Non-Strata Residential – greater than 30 Residences
0.2912
$43,530.00
31
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 2 to 4 Residences
0.4369
$5,804.00
32
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 5 to 9 Residences
0.4369
$14,510.00
33
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 10 to 14 Residences
0.4369
$29,020.00
34
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 15 to 19 Residences
0.4369
$43,530.00
35
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 20 to 29 Residences
0.4369
$58,040.00
36
Non-Strata Residential Transitory Accommodation – 30 or more Residences
0.4369
$87,060.00
Carried.
For 7 named
Amelia LorentsonBrian StockwellKaren FinzelTom WegenerJessica PhillipsFrank WilkieNicola WilsonAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 265
5Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Nicola Wilson
MOTION 5
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a separate charge, to be known as the "Environmental Levy", in the sum of $75.00, on each parcel of rateable land in the Noosa Shire, to fund work for conserving and/or improving ecosystem health and biodiversity throughout the Shire and initiatives, in partnership with the community, that protect, enhance and increase the resilience of Noosa's natural environment in accordance with Council's Environment Levy Policy.
Carried.
For 7 named
Frank WilkieNicola WilsonAmelia LorentsonJessica PhillipsKaren FinzelTom WegenerBrian StockwellAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 423
6Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
MOTION 6
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a separate charge, to be known as the "Sustainable Transport Levy", in the sum of $30.00, on each parcel of rateable land in the Noosa Shire, to fund strategic transport infrastructure, services and initiatives outlined in Council's Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027, which are directed at reducing the traffic congestion and demand on the Noosa Shire road network.
Carried.
For 7 named
Tom WegenerNicola WilsonFrank WilkieKaren FinzelJessica PhillipsBrian StockwellAmelia LorentsonAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 431
7Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Karen Finzel · Seconded: Brian Stockwell
MOTION 7
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council will levy a separate charge, to be known as the "Heritage Levy", in the sum of $10.00 on each parcel of rateable land in the Noosa Shire, to fund services and initiatives for preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Noosa Shire in accordance with Council's Heritage Levy Policy.
Carried.
For 7 named
Brian StockwellKaren FinzelAmelia LorentsonTom WegenerNicola WilsonJessica PhillipsFrank WilkieAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 439
8Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Jessica Phillips · Seconded: Amelia Lorentson
MOTION 8
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a separate charge, to be known as the "Bushfire Resilience and Response Levy", in the sum of $11.50, on each parcel of rateable land in the Noosa Shire, to provide support funding for services and initiatives directed at bushfire management and prevention, and the reduction of bushfire risk to properties in the Shire. A program of works will be primarily directed at delivering the Council bushland controlled burn program, the ongoing creation, upgrade and maintenance of fire access trails, and support to volunteer fire brigade emergency response operations within Noosa Shire.
Carried.
For 7 named
Amelia LorentsonBrian StockwellFrank WilkieJessica PhillipsKaren FinzelNicola WilsonTom WegenerAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 447
9Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Tom Wegener · Seconded: Nicola Wilson
MOTION 9
That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising operation and maintenance of the lock and weir servicing the Noosa Waters Estate.
To be known as the "Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy", the special rate will be 0.01984 cents in the dollar of rateable value, with a minimum levy of $172.50, levied on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity identifies (as delineated on Map 1 below).
Map 1
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Appendix 1 of Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan.
The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan for its 10‑year duration, ending on 30 June 2035, is $3.0 million. However, the necessity for provision of the service, facility or activity is likely to be ongoing, i.e., to continue indefinitely, and thus to be the subject of further overall plans after 30 June, 2035.
For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan incorporates the operation and maintenance of the lock and weir servicing the Noosa Waters Estate.
The estimated cost of the annual implementation plan for 2025-26 is $257,104.
Carried.
For 7 named
Frank WilkieKaren FinzelBrian StockwellTom WegenerJessica PhillipsNicola WilsonAmelia LorentsonAgainst 0 named
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Official minutes · section 455
10Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Tom Wegener
MOTION 10
That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising inspection, maintenance and remedial works in the Noosa Waters estate canal area to support the canal revetment wall system.
To be known as the “Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance Levy”, the special rate will be 0.00127 cents in the dollar of rateable value, with a minimum value of $11.00 per annum, levied on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity identifies (as delineated on Map 2 below).
Map 2
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Appendix 2 of Council’s 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan.
The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan for its 10‑year duration, ending 30 June 2035, is $212,952.
For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan is to continue the routine inspection program, scour protection maintenance works, and a review of canal profiles to determine the scope of future works.
The estimated cost of the annual implementation plan work for 2025-26 is $16,278. However, the necessity for provision of the service, facility or activity is likely to be ongoing, i.e., to continue indefinitely, and thus to be the subject of further overall plans after 30 June 2035.
As approximately 8.5% of the properties bordering the canals in the Noosa Waters estate are Council‑owned or controlled, Council will contribute 8.5% of the ongoing costs of the works, with the remainder to be met by revenue raised by the special levy.
Carried.
For 7 named
Frank WilkieTom WegenerJessica PhillipsAmelia LorentsonBrian StockwellKaren FinzelNicola WilsonAgainst 0 named
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Official minutes · section 470
11Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Karen Finzel
MOTION 11
That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising projects and initiatives that advance the recommendations of the 2008 Noosa Junction Commercial and Economic Planning Strategy.
To be known as the "Noosa Junction Levy", the special rate will be 0.2459 cents in the dollar of rateable value levied on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity identifies (as delineated on Map 3 below).
Map 3
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Appendix 3 of Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan.
The estimated cost of implementing the one‑year overall plan is $181,325.
It is anticipated that further levies will be made in future years as the need for the services, facilities and activities will be ongoing.
Carried.
For 7 named
Amelia LorentsonNicola WilsonKaren FinzelFrank WilkieBrian StockwellJessica PhillipsTom WegenerAgainst 0 named
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Official minutes · section 486
12Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Nicola Wilson
MOTION 12
That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising maintenance of the Hastings Street precinct above the standard level of service Council provides.
To be known as the "Hastings Street Precinct Levy", the special rate will be:
1. 0.07985 cents in the dollar of rateable value, with a minimum value of $59.00 per annum, on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity identifies on Map 4A below; and
2. 0.01123 cents in the dollar of rateable value, with a minimum value of $59.00 per annum, on each parcel of rateable that the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity identifies on Maps 4B, 4C and 4D.
Council recognises that properties delineated on Maps 4B, 4C and 4D benefit from the service, facility, or activity to a lesser extent than those delineated in Map 4A, given that Hastings Street is a primary asset of the Noosa tourism industry.
Map 4A
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Map 4B
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Map 4C
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Map 4D
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Appendix 4 of Council’s 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan.
The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan for its 10 year duration, ending 30 June 2035, is $5.0 million. However, the necessity for provision of the service, facility or activity is likely to be ongoing, i.e., to continue indefinitely, and thus to be the subject of further overall plans after 30 June, 2035.
For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan is to continue the maintenance program for which the overall plan provides.
The estimated cost of the annual implementation plan for 2025-26 is $428,070.
Carried.
For 7 named
Amelia LorentsonFrank WilkieBrian StockwellNicola WilsonJessica PhillipsKaren FinzelTom WegenerAgainst 0 named
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Official minutes · section 500
13Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Tom Wegener · Seconded: Brian Stockwell
MOTION 13
That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the Noosa Heads Main Beach.
To be known as the "Noosa Main Beach Levy", the special rate will be:
1. 0.13470 cents in the dollar of rateable value, with a minimum value of $56.00 per annum, on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan identifies on Map 5A below; and
2. 0.02120 cents in the dollar of rateable value, with a minimum value of $56.00 per annum, on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan identifies on Maps 5B, 5C and 5D.
Council recognises that properties delineated on Maps 5B, 5C and 5D benefit from the service, facility, or activity to a lesser extent to those delineated on Map 5A given that Noosa Heads Main Beach is a primary asset of the Noosa tourism industry.
Map 5A
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Map 5B
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Map 5C
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Map 5D
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Appendix 5 of Council’s 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan. However, the necessity for provision of the service, facility or activity is likely to be ongoing, i.e., to continue indefinitely, and thus to be the subject of further overall plans after 30 June 2035.
For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan is to undertake beach restoration works and maintenance activities at the Noosa Heads Main Beach, including sand recycling, infrastructure replacement, beach cleaning, groyne maintenance, and major events beach maintenance.
The estimated cost of the annual implementation plan for 2025-26 is $706,669.
Carried.
For 7 named
Frank WilkieTom WegenerKaren FinzelJessica PhillipsNicola WilsonAmelia LorentsonBrian StockwellAgainst 0 named
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Official minutes · section 524
14Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Jessica Phillips · Seconded: Amelia Lorentson
MOTION 14
That pursuant to each of section 94 of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special charge to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising a safety program for the Hastings Street precinct, including the provision of security patrols to be managed by the Hastings Street Association Inc.
To be known as the "Hastings Street Community Safety Charge", the special rate will be:
1. $220.43 for each rateable community titles lot and for each other rateable parcel with an area not exceeding 600m2; and
2. $1,392.99 for each rateable parcel with an area not less than 601m2 and not exceeding 2,000m2; and
3. $6,703.13 for each rateable parcel with an area exceeding 2,000m2,
identified upon the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity, as delineated on Map 6 below.
Map 6
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Appendix 6 of Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan.
The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan for its 10-year duration, ending 30 June 2035, is $2.2 million.
For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan is to undertake a safety program for the for the Hastings Street precinct that includes the provision of security patrols.
The Estimated cost of the annual implementation plan for 2025-26 is $198,220.
Carried.
For 7 named
Brian StockwellKaren FinzelAmelia LorentsonTom WegenerNicola WilsonFrank WilkieJessica PhillipsAgainst 0 named
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Official minutes · section 547
15Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Karen Finzel · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
MOTION 15
That pursuant to section 5 of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011, the entire local government area governed by the Noosa Shire Council is designated as a waste collection area.
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 99 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy waste utility charges, for its provision of waste management services in the 2025-26 financial year as follows:
Council will levy the charges on all properties in the designated waste collection service areas (as extended if applicable) that are presently serviced, able to be serviced, or commencing receipt of a service.
In the designated waste collection areas, the following charges will apply for the 2025-26 financial year:
Single dwellings and duplexes within the defined garden waste collection service area delineated on maps 7A to 7L below will be charged a garden waste collection service unless:
1. the land is owned or otherwise under the control of Council but not leased; or the land is specifically excluded from the provision of a service by Council; or
2. the owner of a single dwelling or duplex located in the designated garden waste service area has applied for an exemption from the service, and:
2.1 has provided Council with evidence demonstrating that the area of the land on which the dwelling or duplex is situated (including common areas in community title complexes) does not exceed 400m2; or
2.2 has provided evidence that they employ a garden contractor who regularly removes all green waste from the property to Council's resource recovery facility or other approved location.
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Map 7B
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Map 7C
Map 7D
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Map 7E
Map 7F
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For single dwellings and duplexes within the defined garden waste collection area Council will provide a 140 litre or a 240-litre waste bin collected weekly, a 240-litre recycling bin and 240 litre garden waste recycling bin (each collected fortnightly on alternative weeks).
An optional 240 litre or 360 litre garden waste recycling bin collected fortnightly is also available to properties other than single dwelling and duplexes within the defined garden waste collection area.
For properties outside the defined garden waste collection area Council will provide a 140 litre or a 240 litre waste bin collected weekly, and a 240 litre recycling bin collected fortnightly, to those properties that are able to be serviced.
An optional 240 litre or 360 litre garden waste recycling bin collected fortnightly is also available to any property within 5 kilometres of the defined garden waste service area.
Additional service capacity can be requested as outlined in the tables below.
A maximum load limit of 2,500 kilograms applies to all bulk waste and bulk recycling bin services.
Residential Charges - Wheelie Bins
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Residential Charges - Bulk Bins
The charges will accord with those listed in the table below. The Queensland Government Waste Levy is included within the charges levied on general waste bins.
[Image in official minutes — consult the original document]Non residential Charges - Wheelie Bins
For all properties outside of the defined Peregian Breach Precinct, the charges will accord with those listed in the table below. The Queensland Government Waste Levy is included within the charges levied on general waste bins.
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Non-residential Charges – bulk bins
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Peregian Beach Precinct
For the Peregian Beach Precinct as defined in map 7L, the charges will be levied on each separate tenancy and/or lot in accordance with those listed in the table below rather than on the bin charges identified in preceding sections. The Queensland Government Waste Levy is included within the charges levied.
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Holding Tank charge
Waste management holding tank pump out charges will be levied to defray the costs of providing the pump‑out service.
Charges will apply to all lands and/or premises within Noosa Shire where waste services are or can be made available. Services provided will be sufficient to cater for the quantity and types of waste generated at each premises.
Holding tank pump‑out charges are based on a maximum volume of 5,000 litres per service. Quantities in excess of 5,000 litres are charged at a per‑litre rate in accordance with Council’s fees and charges schedule.
All charges will accord with those listed in the table below.
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Adjustment of Charges
Where the number of bins or frequency of service is altered at any time during the financial year, a supplementary rates notices may be issued.
Service cancellations are permitted:
• following demolition of premises – pro-rata adjustments allowed;
• if premises will be vacant for a full year and will not be intermittently occupied or offered for sale or rent – cancellation must be made in the form required by Council.
If service is cancelled and occupancy subsequently occurs during the financial year, the full annual charge shall apply.
It is the owner’s responsibility to check that all waste management charges are correct at the time of the issue of the rate notice. Council will not adjust waste management charges levied in prior financial years.
Carried.
For 7 named
Nicola WilsonTom WegenerBrian StockwellJessica PhillipsKaren FinzelAmelia LorentsonFrank WilkieAgainst 0 named
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Official minutes · section 566
16Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
MOTION 16
That pursuant to section 107 of the Local Government Regulation and chapter 5, part 3A, division 3 of the Fire Services Act 1990, Council's will collect the Queensland Government’s emergency management levy, which it will include in its rate notices:
1. for the half year, 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 - in July 2025; and
2. for the half year, 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026 - January 2026.
Carried.
For 7 named
Frank WilkieNicola WilsonJessica PhillipsTom WegenerAmelia LorentsonBrian StockwellKaren FinzelAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 637
17Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Tom Wegener · Seconded: Karen Finzel
MOTION 17
That pursuant to section 118 of the Local Government Regulation, Council's rates and charges, together with the State’s emergency management levy, must be paid within 30 days after the date of issue of the rate notice.
Carried.
For 7 named
Jessica PhillipsKaren FinzelBrian StockwellTom WegenerAmelia LorentsonNicola WilsonFrank WilkieAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 647
18Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Amelia Lorentson
MOTION 18
That pursuant to section 130 of the Local Government Regulation Council will allow a 5% discount to general rates (only), if all rates and charges are paid in full on or before the due date (the 30th day after the date the rate notice issues).
Carried.
For 7 named
Tom WegenerAmelia LorentsonNicola WilsonJessica PhillipsKaren FinzelBrian StockwellFrank WilkieAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 655
19Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
MOTION 19
That pursuant to section 133 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, compound interest of 12.12 per cent, accruing daily, will be charged on all overdue rates and charges, beginning on the day after the due date noted on the rates notice.
Carried.
For 7 named
Karen FinzelAmelia LorentsonNicola WilsonTom WegenerFrank WilkieBrian StockwellJessica PhillipsAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 663
20Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Jessica Phillips · Seconded: Brian Stockwell
MOTION 20
That pursuant to sections 120 to 123 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will grant a concession of 25% of the general rate, to a maximum of $230.00, to all ratepayers who are pensioners, where the eligibility requirements below are met, but subject to the further conditions outlined in section 2.4.1 of Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement.
Pensioners must hold one of the following concession cards:
• Pensioner Concession C issued by Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs; or
• Repatriation Health (Gold) Card - for all conditions issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
The pensioner also must be:
• the owner (either solely or jointly), or be an eligible life tenant, in accordance with the guidelines for the State Government Rate Subsidy Scheme, of property within the local government area, which is their principal place of residence, and must have (either solely or with a co-owner) the legal responsibility for payment of rates and charges Council levies in respect of the property.
Carried.
For 7 named
Tom WegenerFrank WilkieBrian StockwellJessica PhillipsNicola WilsonAmelia LorentsonKaren FinzelAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 671
21Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Karen Finzel
MOTION 21
That pursuant to sections 120 to 122 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will grant concessions to all ratepayers meeting the eligibility criteria set out in Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement (contained in the Noosa Council 2025/26 Budget document) and Council’s General Rate Concessions Policy.
Carried.
For 7 named
Karen FinzelJessica PhillipsTom WegenerFrank WilkieBrian StockwellAmelia LorentsonNicola WilsonAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 684
22Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Jessica Phillips
MOTION 22
That pursuant to sections 120 to 122 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will grant concessions in the form of interest‑free payment periods of up to 2 years to ratepayers that meet the eligibility criteria set out in Council's Rates and Charges Financial Hardship Policy.
Carried.
For 7 named
Tom WegenerAmelia LorentsonBrian StockwellNicola WilsonFrank WilkieJessica PhillipsKaren FinzelAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 692
23Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Nicola Wilson · Seconded: Tom Wegener
MOTION 23
That Council notes the revised 2025-2026 Service Level catalogues provided in Attachment 2 to the Special Meeting report dated 30 June 2025.
Carried.
For 7 named
Brian StockwellAmelia LorentsonNicola WilsonFrank WilkieTom WegenerKaren FinzelJessica PhillipsAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 700
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Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
Seconded: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
MOTION 1 That pursuant to section 104 of the Local Government Act and sections 169 and 170 of the Local Government Regulation, Council adopts the budget for the financial year ending 30 June 2026 incorporating:
As contained in the Noosa Council 2025/26 budget document provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 30 June 2025. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Tom Wegener |
Seconded: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
MOTION 2 That pursuant to section 81 of the Local Government Regulation, Council adopts the categories into which rateable land in its local government area is categorised, the description of those categories and the method by which land is to be identified and included in its appropriate category is as follows:
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Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
MOTION 3 That pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to identify for sections 81(4) and 81(5) of the Local Government Regulation the rating category to which each parcel of rateable land belongs. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
MOTION 4 That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 80 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy the differential general rate for each differential rate category, and pursuant to section 77 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 fixes the minimum differential general rate to be levied for each general rate category, as follows:
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Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
Seconded: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
MOTION 5 That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a separate charge, to be known as the "Environmental Levy", in the sum of $75.00, on each parcel of rateable land in the Noosa Shire, to fund work for conserving and/or improving ecosystem health and biodiversity throughout the Shire and initiatives, in partnership with the community, that protect, enhance and increase the resilience of Noosa's natural environment in accordance with Council's Environment Levy Policy. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
MOTION 6 That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a separate charge, to be known as the "Sustainable Transport Levy", in the sum of $30.00, on each parcel of rateable land in the Noosa Shire, to fund strategic transport infrastructure, services and initiatives outlined in Council's Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027, which are directed at reducing the traffic congestion and demand on the Noosa Shire road network. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Karen Finzel |
Seconded: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
MOTION 7 That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council will levy a separate charge, to be known as the "Heritage Levy", in the sum of $10.00 on each parcel of rateable land in the Noosa Shire, to fund services and initiatives for preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Noosa Shire in accordance with Council's Heritage Levy Policy. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
Seconded: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
MOTION 8 That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a separate charge, to be known as the "Bushfire Resilience and Response Levy", in the sum of $11.50, on each parcel of rateable land in the Noosa Shire, to provide support funding for services and initiatives directed at bushfire management and prevention, and the reduction of bushfire risk to properties in the Shire. A program of works will be primarily directed at delivering the Council bushland controlled burn program, the ongoing creation, upgrade and maintenance of fire access trails, and support to volunteer fire brigade emergency response operations within Noosa Shire. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Tom Wegener |
Seconded: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
MOTION 9 That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising operation and maintenance of the lock and weir servicing the Noosa Waters Estate. To be known as the "Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy", the special rate will be 0.01984 cents in the dollar of rateable value, with a minimum levy of $172.50, levied on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity identifies (as delineated on Map 1 below). Map 1 [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Appendix 1 of Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan. The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan for its 10‑year duration, ending on 30 June 2035, is $3.0 million. However, the necessity for provision of the service, facility or activity is likely to be ongoing, i.e., to continue indefinitely, and thus to be the subject of further overall plans after 30 June, 2035. For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan incorporates the operation and maintenance of the lock and weir servicing the Noosa Waters Estate. The estimated cost of the annual implementation plan for 2025-26 is $257,104. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
Seconded: | Cr Tom Wegener |
MOTION 10 That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising inspection, maintenance and remedial works in the Noosa Waters estate canal area to support the canal revetment wall system. To be known as the “Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance Levy”, the special rate will be 0.00127 cents in the dollar of rateable value, with a minimum value of $11.00 per annum, levied on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity identifies (as delineated on Map 2 below). Map 2 [Image in official minutes — consult the original document]Appendix 2 of Council’s 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan. The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan for its 10‑year duration, ending 30 June 2035, is $212,952. For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan is to continue the routine inspection program, scour protection maintenance works, and a review of canal profiles to determine the scope of future works. The estimated cost of the annual implementation plan work for 2025-26 is $16,278. However, the necessity for provision of the service, facility or activity is likely to be ongoing, i.e., to continue indefinitely, and thus to be the subject of further overall plans after 30 June 2035. As approximately 8.5% of the properties bordering the canals in the Noosa Waters estate are Council‑owned or controlled, Council will contribute 8.5% of the ongoing costs of the works, with the remainder to be met by revenue raised by the special levy. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
MOTION 11 That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising projects and initiatives that advance the recommendations of the 2008 Noosa Junction Commercial and Economic Planning Strategy. To be known as the "Noosa Junction Levy", the special rate will be 0.2459 cents in the dollar of rateable value levied on each parcel of rateable land that the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity identifies (as delineated on Map 3 below). Map 3 [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Appendix 3 of Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan. The estimated cost of implementing the one‑year overall plan is $181,325. It is anticipated that further levies will be made in future years as the need for the services, facilities and activities will be ongoing. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
Seconded: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
MOTION 12 That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising maintenance of the Hastings Street precinct above the standard level of service Council provides. To be known as the "Hastings Street Precinct Levy", the special rate will be:
Council recognises that properties delineated on Maps 4B, 4C and 4D benefit from the service, facility, or activity to a lesser extent than those delineated in Map 4A, given that Hastings Street is a primary asset of the Noosa tourism industry. Map 4A [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Map 4B [Image in official minutes — consult the original document]
Map 4C [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Map 4D [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Appendix 4 of Council’s 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan. The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan for its 10 year duration, ending 30 June 2035, is $5.0 million. However, the necessity for provision of the service, facility or activity is likely to be ongoing, i.e., to continue indefinitely, and thus to be the subject of further overall plans after 30 June, 2035. For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan is to continue the maintenance program for which the overall plan provides. The estimated cost of the annual implementation plan for 2025-26 is $428,070. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Tom Wegener |
Seconded: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
MOTION 13 That pursuant to section 94 of each of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special rate to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the Noosa Heads Main Beach. To be known as the "Noosa Main Beach Levy", the special rate will be:
Council recognises that properties delineated on Maps 5B, 5C and 5D benefit from the service, facility, or activity to a lesser extent to those delineated on Map 5A given that Noosa Heads Main Beach is a primary asset of the Noosa tourism industry. Map 5A [Image in official minutes — consult the original document]Map 5B [Image in official minutes — consult the original document]Map 5C [Image in official minutes — consult the original document]Map 5D [Image in official minutes — consult the original document]Appendix 5 of Council’s 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan. However, the necessity for provision of the service, facility or activity is likely to be ongoing, i.e., to continue indefinitely, and thus to be the subject of further overall plans after 30 June 2035. For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan is to undertake beach restoration works and maintenance activities at the Noosa Heads Main Beach, including sand recycling, infrastructure replacement, beach cleaning, groyne maintenance, and major events beach maintenance. The estimated cost of the annual implementation plan for 2025-26 is $706,669. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
Seconded: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
MOTION 14 That pursuant to each of section 94 of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy a special charge to fund the service, facility, or activity comprising a safety program for the Hastings Street precinct, including the provision of security patrols to be managed by the Hastings Street Association Inc. To be known as the "Hastings Street Community Safety Charge", the special rate will be:
identified upon the overall plan for the service, facility, or activity, as delineated on Map 6 below. Map 6 [Image in official minutes — consult the original document]Appendix 6 of Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement details the overall plan. The estimated cost of implementing the overall plan for its 10-year duration, ending 30 June 2035, is $2.2 million. For the 2025-26 financial year, the annual implementation plan is to undertake a safety program for the for the Hastings Street precinct that includes the provision of security patrols. The Estimated cost of the annual implementation plan for 2025-26 is $198,220. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Karen Finzel |
Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
MOTION 15 That pursuant to section 5 of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011, the entire local government area governed by the Noosa Shire Council is designated as a waste collection area. That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act and section 99 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will levy waste utility charges, for its provision of waste management services in the 2025-26 financial year as follows: Council will levy the charges on all properties in the designated waste collection service areas (as extended if applicable) that are presently serviced, able to be serviced, or commencing receipt of a service. In the designated waste collection areas, the following charges will apply for the 2025-26 financial year: Single dwellings and duplexes within the defined garden waste collection service area delineated on maps 7A to 7L below will be charged a garden waste collection service unless:
For single dwellings and duplexes within the defined garden waste collection area Council will provide a 140 litre or a 240-litre waste bin collected weekly, a 240-litre recycling bin and 240 litre garden waste recycling bin (each collected fortnightly on alternative weeks). An optional 240 litre or 360 litre garden waste recycling bin collected fortnightly is also available to properties other than single dwelling and duplexes within the defined garden waste collection area. For properties outside the defined garden waste collection area Council will provide a 140 litre or a 240 litre waste bin collected weekly, and a 240 litre recycling bin collected fortnightly, to those properties that are able to be serviced. An optional 240 litre or 360 litre garden waste recycling bin collected fortnightly is also available to any property within 5 kilometres of the defined garden waste service area. Additional service capacity can be requested as outlined in the tables below. A maximum load limit of 2,500 kilograms applies to all bulk waste and bulk recycling bin services. Residential Charges - Wheelie Bins The charges will accord with those listed in the table below. The Queensland Government Waste Levy is included within the charges levied on general waste bins. [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Residential Charges - Bulk Bins [Image in official minutes — consult the original document]Non residential Charges - Wheelie BinsThe charges will accord with those listed in the table below. The Queensland Government Waste Levy is included within the charges levied on general waste bins. For all properties outside of the defined Peregian Breach Precinct, the charges will accord with those listed in the table below. The Queensland Government Waste Levy is included within the charges levied on general waste bins. [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Non-residential Charges – bulk bins The charges will accord with those listed in the table below. The Queensland Government Waste Levy is included within the charges levied on general waste bins.[Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Peregian Beach Precinct For the Peregian Beach Precinct as defined in map 7L, the charges will be levied on each separate tenancy and/or lot in accordance with those listed in the table below rather than on the bin charges identified in preceding sections. The Queensland Government Waste Levy is included within the charges levied. [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Holding Tank charge Charges will apply to all lands and/or premises within Noosa Shire where waste services are or can be made available. Services provided will be sufficient to cater for the quantity and types of waste generated at each premises. Holding tank pump‑out charges are based on a maximum volume of 5,000 litres per service. Quantities in excess of 5,000 litres are charged at a per‑litre rate in accordance with Council’s fees and charges schedule. All charges will accord with those listed in the table below. [Image in official minutes — consult the original document] Adjustment of Charges Where the number of bins or frequency of service is altered at any time during the financial year, a supplementary rates notices may be issued. Service cancellations are permitted:
If service is cancelled and occupancy subsequently occurs during the financial year, the full annual charge shall apply. It is the owner’s responsibility to check that all waste management charges are correct at the time of the issue of the rate notice. Council will not adjust waste management charges levied in prior financial years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
MOTION 16 That pursuant to section 107 of the Local Government Regulation and chapter 5, part 3A, division 3 of the Fire Services Act 1990, Council's will collect the Queensland Government’s emergency management levy, which it will include in its rate notices:
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Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
| Council Resolution | |
| Moved: | Cr Tom Wegener |
| Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
MOTION 17 That pursuant to section 118 of the Local Government Regulation, Council's rates and charges, together with the State’s emergency management levy, must be paid within 30 days after the date of issue of the rate notice. |
| Carried. | |
| For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
Seconded: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
MOTION 18 That pursuant to section 130 of the Local Government Regulation Council will allow a 5% discount to general rates (only), if all rates and charges are paid in full on or before the due date (the 30th day after the date the rate notice issues). |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
MOTION 19 That pursuant to section 133 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, compound interest of 12.12 per cent, accruing daily, will be charged on all overdue rates and charges, beginning on the day after the due date noted on the rates notice. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
Seconded: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
MOTION 20 That pursuant to sections 120 to 123 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will grant a concession of 25% of the general rate, to a maximum of $230.00, to all ratepayers who are pensioners, where the eligibility requirements below are met, but subject to the further conditions outlined in section 2.4.1 of Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement. Pensioners must hold one of the following concession cards:
The pensioner also must be:
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Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
MOTION 21 That pursuant to sections 120 to 122 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will grant concessions to all ratepayers meeting the eligibility criteria set out in Council's 2025-26 Revenue Statement (contained in the Noosa Council 2025/26 Budget document) and Council’s General Rate Concessions Policy. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
Seconded: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
MOTION 22 That pursuant to sections 120 to 122 of the Local Government Regulation, Council will grant concessions in the form of interest‑free payment periods of up to 2 years to ratepayers that meet the eligibility criteria set out in Council's Rates and Charges Financial Hardship Policy. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
Council Resolution |
Moved: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
Seconded: | Cr Tom Wegener |
MOTION 23 That Council notes the revised 2025-2026 Service Level catalogues provided in Attachment 2 to the Special Meeting report dated 30 June 2025. |
Carried. |
For: | Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson |
Against: | None |
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Frank Wilkie0:00We're going to stop right here. Well, good morning everyone and welcome to the Special Meeting for the adoption of the 2025/26 Noosa Shire Council budget. We declare the meeting open at 11am. We have all Councillors in attendance. I'd like to begin by respectfully acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land of which we're gathered, which is the Kabi Kabi people, pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging, and also reiterate their invitation and acknowledgement that we're all joint custodians of this beautiful place that we all love. Of respecting and caring for each other. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to adopt Noosa Council's 25/26 budget and associated documents and to propose to make parking amendments subordinate local law number 1 2025 which prescribes new and increased minor traffic offence infringement notice penalties. The first report is the adoption of the 2025-26 budget policies and we have our adoption have our financial services manager Pauline Coles in attendance along with Acting Director of services Margaret Gatt. Pauline could you give us a summary of this report please. Of services Margaret Gatt.
Again, in accordance with 205 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council is required to present a statement of estimated financial position as part of the annual budget adoption process. The statement of estimated financial position provides an estimate of council's position for the 24/25 financial year. The position presented in the document consists of the financial position adopted at Budget Review 2 in January 2025 and continues to show a surplus position for Council for this financial year.
Frank Wilkie6:41Phillips, any vote has been filed. That's unanimous. We now come to the budget item 4.4, which is budget adoption, but before we do that I'd like to move the operation of the Standing Orders or any relevant provision be suspended to allow Council to receive budget speeches from the Councillors and also a briefing from the Acting Director Corporate Services, Margaret Gatt. I'd like to move that. We have a seconder, please. This is Councillor Finzel. All in favour? Thank you. Acting Director Gatt.
Good morning, Councillors. Today, Council is fulfilling one of its most important responsibilities, adopting the annual budget for the 25-26 financial year. This budget sets the financial direction for the next 12 months and underpins the delivery of essential services, infrastructure projects and community programs across your region. Under the Local Government Regulation 2012, councils are required to adopt a budget at least once every financial year. The budget before us today represents the results of careful planning, extensive analysis alignment with our long-term goals and our financial sustainability policy. The total recommended budget for the 25-26 year is $202.5 million, made up of the following: $151.6 million in operating expenditure, which funds day-to-day services such as waste collection, parks and facilities maintenance, customer service, community programs and more. 50.9 million is in capital investment including 27.5 for asset renewals and 23.4 million for upgrades and new infrastructure projects. In addition our annual capital to works program, Council will also be finalising construction works for a hundred plus million disaster recovery program funded in full by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority following the severe weather event in February 2022. We are recommending we are the following changes to rates and charges. A 6.5% increase in the minimum general residential rate, an 8% increase in the waste utility charge which reflects higher service delivery costs and the impact of the State waste levy. Increase in the Environment Levy from $70 to $75 while all other levies will remain unchanged. For most households this will result in an estimated net increase of 6.7% in the minimum general rates bill. Council continues to be impacted by the same inflationary pressures that our residents are experiencing. Rising costs across labour, asphalt, concrete, utilities, construction materials and service contracts. On top of that we are factoring in a significant increase labour costs as a result of an in-principle certified agreement. These cost pressures are also contributing to a flow-on increase in depreciation expense. Despite these challenges we are presenting a balanced budget with a forecast operating surplus of $77,000. This outcome has been outcome has been achieved through prudent financial management, strong interest revenue thanks to higher interest rates and deferred capital spending, and ongoing efforts to ensure our Fees and Charges reflect full cost pricing and reduce cross-subsidisation. I'm pleased to report that all key financial sustainability ratios remain within or exceed council's adopted targets, confirming that this budget. Continues to support our long-term financial position. To lawfully give effect to this budget, Council is required to adopt 23 separate resolutions this morning. Covering the adoption of the budget itself, the levying of general rates, special and separate charges, concessions and Fees and Charges. In closing, I'd like to acknowledge and thank the dedicated staff. In particular, Pauline, from across Council who has contributed to the development of this budget. And to Councillors for their input and commitment to delivering a responsible outcome. I commend this budget to you for your formal consideration.
Frank Wilkie47:31Thank you Councillor Lorentson. Thank you everyone for your contributions. Thank you Pauline, thank you Margaret. I now move that Standing Orders be resumed. May I have a seconder for that please? Thank you Councillor Stockwell. All in favour? That's carried. We now move to the budget adoption items. I I've pressed buttons, it's just scratching me. We're just waiting for them. Okay, motion one is that we adopt the following items which includes the statement of income and expenditure, the statement of financial position, the statement of cash flow, statement of changes in equity, relevant measures of financial sustainability, long-term financial forecasts. The 2526 capital works program, the 2526 Revenue Statement. May I have a mover and a seconder for that please? Councillor Wilson. Have a seconder? Thank you Councillor Lorentson. All in favour? Sorry, any discussion? All in favour? Councillor Lorentson.
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