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Macleay Island

2 decisions1 topicUpdated 14 October 2026

Mentions

  • Possible additional designated dog off-leash area near the jetty.
  • A community member addressed Council about a visitor pledge initiative for the Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
  • Residents can comment on proposed animal rules and possible future off-leash locations before any final local-law changes are made.
  • The levy is collected through rates notices and funds rural-fire budgets, equipment and capital works.
  • The proposal may influence visitor behaviour and community-led tourism initiatives in the island communities.
  • Possible additional dog off-leash areas are to be investigated at Russell Island, Karragarra Island and Macleay Island.

Decisions

Animal-management law consultation approved

Council approved a 28-day community consultation on proposed amendments to four animal-management and animal-keeping local laws. It also agreed to investigate and consult on possible additional dog off-leash areas at Russell Island, Karragarra Island and Macleay Island.

Residents can comment on proposed animal rules and possible future off-leash locations before any final local-law changes are made.

Expanded Rural Fire Levy arrangements

Council’s citywide Rural Fire Levy arrangements support all six rural fire brigades, including the North Stradbroke Island and Redlands brigades.

The levy is collected through rates notices and funds rural-fire budgets, equipment and capital works.

Topics

Visitor pledge initiative

A public participant from Macleay Island addressed Council about the Redlands Visitor Pledge Initiative.

The proposal may influence visitor behaviour and community-led tourism initiatives in the island communities.

Meetings

Council - 14 Oct 2026

Council reviewed its September finances, adopted annual and audit reporting, approved consultation on animal-management law changes, advanced efficiency measures and considered transport, flooding, water-service, development and revitalisation matters.

Council - 15 Jul 2026

Redland City Council noted provisional June 2026 finances, continued scrutiny of Birkdale and Cleveland projects, expanded citywide rural-fire levy support, and follow-up work on water pressure, procurement and governance risks.