2026 Lgaq Conference Motions & Councillor Attendance

Frank Wilkie230:43

Thank you, Councillor Stockwell. Does someone care to move the motion, the item? Councillor carried. I'm happy to move. I second it. Oh, happy to move. Second it. Councillor Wilson. Okay, all in favour of the draft Burgess Creek integrated catchment management plan? That's carried unanimously. 11.1.4 is application for Material Change of Use premises to establish indoor sport and recreation at 26 indy creek road, Noosaville. 11.1.5, planning applications decided by delegated authority, May 2026.11.1.6, procurement contracts, assessment of work and tenure contract awards under the CEO delegation. 11.1.7 was referred to the Ordinary Meeting. We'll deal with this later in the agenda. 11.1.8 operational plan. 2026, 2027.11.1.9, appointment of the 2027 show holiday. 11.1.10 was referred to the Ordinary Meeting. We'll deal with this later in the agenda. It's a confidential Noosa Plan draft amendment. Employment land item. 11.1.11 is the General Committee recommendations en bloc. We have a move from the secretary for the General Committee recommendations to be adopted except we're dealt with separately. Moved by Councillor Stockwell, seconded by Councillor Wegener. All in favour? That's carried. Item 12.1 is the LGAQ conference motions and Councillor attendance. I'll move that, we need to pull that out for a couple of reasons we do to?

Amelia Lorentson232:38

Oh, okay. Thank you. I think sorry. I think it's probably easy if I just move it and then I can add the Council's name, if that's okay with you? Yeah, of course. So happy to move the 12.1 so happy to move the 12.1 2026 LGBTQ conference motions and Council attendance. B approve the submission of the following motions to the local government association of Queensland and your conference 2026 for consideration and debate. Motion coordinated transition and ongoing funding for local governments to continue to provide flood monitoring services. B motion UNESCO biosphere reserves state and national recognition and funding provided at attachment. Lunch of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting dated 16 July motion UNESCO biosphere reserves updated. C motion state planning reforms to existing biosphere reserves short-term accommodation in low density residential zones provided at attachment 3 D motion recognising and protecting soil as natural critical infrastructure provided at attachment 4 E motion drone beach surveillance supporting lifeguards and beachgoers safety provided at attachment 5 F motion electronic game gaming on Council owned and trustee land provided at attachment 6 G motion funding Queensland councils to pilot opt-in reusable cut programs provided at attachment 7 H motion future proofing Queensland's water supply a whole of water cycle approach to climate resilience provided at attachment 8 I motion real estate reserves J motion submission to state planning policy review provided attachment 10 and K motion state-led safe parking program provided at attachment 2 to the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting dated 16th of July motion state-led safe parking program updated and C approved Councillor Lorentson, Councillor Finzel to attend at the 2026 LGAQ conference in Cairns in October 2026 under the Council's expenses reimbursement and provision of facilities policy item 2.1 mandatory professional development and representation.

Amelia Lorentson254:55

I'll keep it brief um but every year the LGAQ annual con conference um gives us a genuine opportunity to put out community voices in front of state and Federal governments um backed by the councils right here across Queensland I think what the motions that we've just heard in front of us um just form a suite of I think 122 motions that are put forward by 77 councils across Queensland I think people forget that the main purpose of the LGAQ conference is actually to for the LGAQ which is our peak advocacy body um they put forward what's called a um action plan a um it's called a oh my gosh the 2026 advocacy action plan so that basically identifies um the top key priority. Priorities that have been identified across all the 77 councils and this year the top seven um and comes as no surprise after listening to Richard and Kim and also reflecting the emotions we've got in front of us the issues are the key priorities are reducing the cost of living um energy that works for Queensland better local infrastructure planning development and housing for the future building safe resilient and livable communities empowering First Nations people stronger councils and protecting the environment I think my take home I've been going to national and state conferences for over six years and my take home is that councils the level of government that councils sit that we get a really small share of all the national funding and the challenges we face we can't do alone so this is our opportunity to advocate to the State to the Federal and amplify our issues and priorities through an advocacy group where. It's not one Council that's asking for help it's the voices of 77 councils across Queensland and that makes a hell of a lot more noise than just one Council so it's an honour and privilege and I'm looking forward to it's you take you bring home so much from these conferences it's a real learning experience and networking experience.

Amelia Lorentson236:12

I'll speak to the motion and I'll speak specifically to the ones that I've put forth and leave the Council themselves motion for them to speak to. The Council will- We'll keep the five minutes if that's okay. Okay, I'm going to speed read this. Okay, I'm just going to speak to. The motions that I've brought forward and why I believe they matter. The first one's housing, and it's to address what's happening right now in our community, that there are people sleeping in cars, women over 55, workers who can't afford local rents, families doing it tough, many of them are employed. Local connections, and simply can't secure affordable housing, despite maintaining work. That's the reality of the housing crisis on the ground. I went to a recent Salvation Army fundraiser a few weeks back, and I was totally inspired by the work salvation has been doing in this space. They've shown that safe, supported overnight parking is practical. Dignified, and it works. So my motion is basically a follow-up from the great work that they're doing. It asks that states should fund pilot programs using surplus government state land, education facilities, transport and rail land, or other. State assets to provide safe overnight parking for people experiencing homelessness, including those employed and living in new vehicles. It also asks the State should deliver on-site wraparound services, including housing assistance, health care, mental health support, employment support. And pathways out. The motion doesn't solve the housing crisis, and nobody's claiming it, but it helps people tonight, while longer-term solutions are worked through. Local governments are not housing authorities, and they're not resourced to respond to the growing demand for homelessness services. That's state responsibility, and the LGAQ is the right place to make that call loudly, and to make sure Queensland local governments stand together in making it. Again, I probably might talk to all my motions. The most important one is gaming machines, so I'm going to talk quickly about that. Problem gambling causes real and devastating harm to individuals and families in our community. Financial ruin, mental health crisis, relationship breakdowns, the social cost runs into the across Queensland every year and yet councils currently have almost no segment of pokey licenses granted, transferred or expanded in their own community. My motion pretty much asks for two straight words. Things. Mandatory consultation with local councils before gaming licenses are granted or expanded, and greater legislative standing for councils to address venue clustering and the harm it causes. This is not about banning poker machines. It's about giving communities a genuine voice in decisions that directly affect them. We've heard from residents, families, and the communities who've lived this harm firsthand, and my motion simply responds to that. Thank you, Mr Chair. Security, um, is another motion. Single-use cups, biosphere, World Surfing Reserve. Even though I'm on, the clock, um, probably what I want to say is that, uh, I've worked with our community on most of these motions, um, and, I want to thank them, and it's been genuinely rewarding. Um, I want to note that the big issue-- bigger issues are already on the LGAQ agendas in terms of housing infrastructure, cost shifting, etc. What these motions do is basically adds Noosa and voices to conversations that are here amongst us in our community. Um, safe parking for people-- sleeping in their cars tonight, a real voice on gaming in our neighbourhoods. Water security before the next drought, state funding to support businesses transitioning away from single-use places, and proper recognition and funding from the State, not local ratepayers, for the places and assets we love and have worked so hard to protect. Um, again, I've used my position here in Council to bring forward some motions to advocate for the people who came to me and asked for a voice. So I'm hoping that they will get support across the State at the next LGAQ conference.

Frank Wilkie242:07

Um yeah, one of the motions that seeks to address biggest issues in our community is the impact of short-term accommodation, the spread of residential neighbourhoods and the loss of homes to short-term accommodation which are essentially visitor accommodation businesses and residential neighbourhoods. One of the motions that reflects the community concern is that the local government association of Queensland calls on the Queensland state government to implement targeted legislative reform to better manage the impacts of short-term accommodation on housing supply and residential amenities. By amending the Planning Act and planning regulation to modify the operation of existing use rights for non-hosted short-term accommodation in the low-density residential zone. So this applies only to whole houses in the low-density residential zone. By limiting the continuation of existing use rights, providing for the extinguishment of such rights upon the transfer of property ownership, enabling a gradual transition of affected dwellings back to the permanent residential use, and provides an opt-in mechanism for local governments. It is not mandatory, recognising variations in housing pressures, tourism profiles and community expectations across Queensland, because some local governments are wanting to have more short accommodation and attract more visitors and have sufficient housing supply. Establishing a clear, balanced statutory framework that enables a staged and orderly transition of housing stock back to long-term residential use and retains appropriate support for low-impact recognises and supports non-hosted short-term accommodation where it is expressly permitted and approved under the planning schemes. Now all these motions will go to the LGAQ. They'll assess their appropriateness or otherwise for proceeding. The to the conference. In October where they'll be debated and hopefully adopted by the LGAQ and advocated for to the appropriate levels of government which may, we hope, end up in legislative change. End and support. Thank you. Councillor Finzel.