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That Council: A. Note the receipt of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Disaster Management Reform Discussion Paper regarding proposed changes to disaster funding arrangements (provided at Attachme… Full wording ↓
For 7: Tom Wegener, Amelia Lorentson, Frank Wilkie, Jessica Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Karen Finzel, Brian Stockwell.
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That Council:
A. Note the receipt of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Disaster Management Reform Discussion Paper regarding proposed changes to disaster funding arrangements (provided at Attachment 1);
B. Delegate to the Mayor to sign the Queensland Government Disaster Funding Petition initiated by the Minister for Local Government and Water, Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers, opposing the proposed changes to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA);
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to prepare and submit a formal submission to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) outlining Council’s concerns regarding the proposed DRFA changes and the potential impacts on local governments, communities, and disaster recovery outcomes across Queensland by the 19 August 2026 closing date, appropriately recognising Queensland's disaster risk profile and support ongoing investment in recovery, resilience and betterment initiatives for local communities;
D. Write to the Federal Member for Wide Bay and Queensland Senators seeking their support to oppose the proposed DRFA changes and advocate for the retention of equitable and sustainable recovery funding arrangements, highlighting the significant financial burden the changes would place on councils and the potential reduction in recovery and resilience outcomes for disaster-affected communities; and
E. Prepare a response to LGAQ outlining Council’s views for incorporation into a statewide response by 10 August 2026.
Carried.
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Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Not recorded
That Council:
A. Note the receipt of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Disaster Management Reform Discussion Paper regarding proposed changes to disaster funding arrangements (provided at Attachment 1);
B. Delegate to the Mayor to sign the Queensland Government Disaster Funding Petition initiated by the Minister for Local Government and Water, Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers, opposing the proposed changes to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA);
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to prepare and submit a formal submission to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) outlining Council’s concerns regarding the proposed DRFA changes and the potential impacts on local governments, communities, and disaster recovery outcomes across Queensland by the 19 August 2026 closing date, appropriately recognising Queensland's disaster risk profile and support ongoing investment in recovery, resilience and betterment initiatives for local communities;
D. Write to the Federal Member for Wide Bay and Queensland Senators seeking their support to oppose the proposed DRFA changes and advocate for the retention of equitable and sustainable recovery funding arrangements, highlighting the significant financial burden the changes would place on councils and the potential reduction in recovery and resilience outcomes for disaster-affected communities; and
E. Prepare a response to LGAQ outlining Council’s views for incorporation into a statewide response by 10 August 2026.
Carried.
For 7 named
Tom Wegener
Amelia Lorentson
Frank Wilkie
Jessica Phillips
Nicola Wilson
Karen Finzel
Brian StockwellAgainst 0 named
Seconded not recorded in the source.
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- Mayor Frank Wilkie – Item 9.1 Mayoral Minute
| Council Resolution |
| Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Seconded: | NA |
That Council:
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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 |
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