REDLAND City Council has secured backing for 10 motions at the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference, pushing for reforms to strengthen integrity, improve disaster resilience and boost community infrastructure.
The motions, all passed by delegates, covered issues from planning and housing to energy reliability and coastal protection.
A key item was Motion 43, which was amended following a recent State Government announcement on changes to the Local Government Act 2009.
The motion called for greater fairness, transparency and consistency in the councillor conduct complaints process by making an independent external body the final decision maker on complaints classified as suspected conduct breaches.
Council also successfully moved Motion 62, calling on the State Government to improve energy network resilience and ensure more reliable power supply during severe weather and disasters.
A joint Motion 69 with Logan City and Fraser Coast councils sought increased long-term State and Federal investment in active transport infrastructure.
Motion 113 called for greater access to disaster resilience funding for infrastructure or places of refuge, coordination centres, libraries and cultural buildings.
Through Motion 115, Council urged the State to fund a cross-agency program via Arts Queensland to use creative and cultural partnerships in disaster recovery.
In planning matters, Motion 117 sought a streamlined process for updating planning scheme mapping, while Motion 119 requested changes to the Planning Regulation 2017 to ensure community residences align with local expectations on height, setbacks and parking.
In partnership with Mackay Regional Council, Motion 120 called for simpler approval processes for foreshore works and beach renourishment projects to help councils deliver cost-effective coastal protection.
Motion 123 urged the State to include secondary dwellings under the Queensland Development Code or future Queensland Housing Code to create a consistent framework.Motion 131 pushed for greater investment in sporting and recreation facilities, with Council calling for State partnerships to upgrade existing venues and make better use of State-owned land.
The motions were part of a broader agenda by Redland City Council to advocate for reforms improving local governance, resilience and liveability across Queensland communities.
