Ordinary - 22 Jul 2026 9:00 am

Topics

• Council launches campaign against proposed disaster recovery funding changes
  Scenic Rim Council will campaign against proposed federal disaster funding changes and seek community support for a Queensland Government petition.
  Changes to disaster recovery and resilience funding could affect how future flood, fire and other disaster recovery costs are supported in the Scenic Rim.
• 74-lot Beaudesert subdivision proposal reaches council decision stage
  Council dealt with a subdivision proposal for 74 lots, two stormwater lots, a new road, park and balance lot at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street.
  The proposal could add housing, roads, open space and stormwater infrastructure in Beaudesert, subject to the stated approval conditions and survey requirements.
• Council approves potential three-year lease of Canungra site to Queensland Government
  Council approved negotiating a lease of its Canungra freehold site to the Queensland Government or a relevant agency for up to three years.
  The agreement could change the use of a council-owned site and bring a state government presence or service to 2–8 Pine Street.

Decisions

• Council opposes proposed disaster recovery funding reforms
  Council resolved to sign and promote a Queensland Government petition opposing proposed Australian Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reforms, lodge a submission with the National Emergency Management Agency, oppose the reforms publicly and request that the Mayor write to federal and state representatives.
  The reforms may change disaster recovery and resilience funding arrangements affecting the Scenic Rim.
• Lease approved for council-owned Canungra site
  Council approved a lease of Lot 1 on SP133816, 2–8 Pine Street, Canungra, to the State of Queensland or a relevant agency for up to two years, with an option for a further year, and delegated final negotiations to the Chief Executive Officer.
  A council-owned property may be used by a state government agency under a negotiated lease.
• 74-lot Beaudesert subdivision application considered
  Council considered RAL25/052 for reconfiguring two lots into 74 lots, two stormwater lots, a new road, park and balance lot at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street, Beaudesert. The extracted text does not state the full final approval conditions or outcome.
  The development could affect housing, traffic, drainage, bushfire management and open space in Beaudesert.
• Independent peer review report released for Moorang poultry farm
  Council authorised administrative release of the full independent peer review report for MCU23/131, an intensive animal husbandry proposal at Moorang Lane, Moorang.
  Affected residents and landholders can review the report relating to the proposed poultry farm.

Discussion

• Eat Local Month cost and economic outcomes
  The 2025 Eat Local Month program recorded expenditure of $329,552, revenue of $177,940 and a $151,612 draw from Council’s budget. The event reported more than $2.2 million in economic contribution and participation by over 100 local businesses and community organisations.
  Residents can see the reported cost to Council and the claimed regional economic benefits of the event.
• Disaster recovery funding reform
  Council opposed proposed Australian Government changes to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and authorised a petition campaign, formal submission and political representations.
  The changes could affect future disaster recovery and resilience funding available to the region.
• Beaudesert subdivision application
  The late planning item concerned a proposed 74-lot subdivision at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street, Beaudesert, including a new road, park and stormwater lots.
  The proposal could affect local housing supply, traffic, drainage, bushfire planning and open space.
• Moorang poultry farm peer review
  Council released the full independent peer review report for the proposed intensive poultry farm at Moorang Lane, Moorang.
  The report gives affected landholders and residents access to assessment information about a potentially significant local development.
• Canungra council site lease
  Council approved a potential lease of Lot 1 on SP133816 at 2–8 Pine Street, Canungra, to the State of Queensland or a relevant agency for up to two years, with a possible one-year extension.
  The lease may change the use of a council-owned site and support a state government activity in Canungra.

Impacts

• Residents may be asked to support a petition against proposed disaster recovery funding changes.
• The proposed 74-lot Beaudesert subdivision could affect local housing, roads, drainage, bushfire management and open space.
• A council-owned Canungra site may be leased to a Queensland Government agency for up to three years.
• The full peer review report for the proposed Moorang poultry farm was released to the Moorang Landholder Group.
• The 2025 Eat Local Month program required a reported $151,612 contribution from Council’s budget.

Places

• Beaudesert (town)
  Council chambers and administration location for the meeting
• Moorang (locality)
  Poultry farm development and independent peer review report referenced in business arising
• Moorang Lane (road)
  Road named in the development application
• Beaudesert (development site)
  Subdivision application site at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street
• 2–8 Pine Street, Canungra (property)
  Council freehold site subject to a proposed lease
• Scenic Rim (local government area)
  Local government area affected by disaster recovery funding changes and Eat Local Month
• Canberra (city)
  Location of the Australian Local Government Association conference attended by a councillor

Next

• Promote the Queensland Government petition opposing the proposed Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reforms.
  Following the 22 July 2026 resolution
• Chief Executive Officer to prepare and lodge Council’s formal submission with the National Emergency Management Agency.
  Following the resolution; no specific deadline stated
• Mayor to request that the local Federal Member and Queensland Senators oppose the proposed reforms.
  Following the resolution
• Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, finalise and execute documents for the Canungra site lease if terms are agreed.
  Lease term of up to two years, with an option for a further year
• Process any future negotiated decision notice or change applications for RAL25/052 under delegated authority where changes would not significantly alter the original decision.
  As required during the development approval process

Extract

All correspondence to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer Scenic Rim Regional Council PO Box 25 BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 ABN: 45 596 234 931 Beaudesert Administration Centre P: 07 5540 5111 F: 07 5540 5103 Boonah Administration Centre P: 07 5463 3000 F: 07 5463 2650 E: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au W: https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ Minutes Ordinary Meeting Wednesday, 22 July 2026 Time: 9:00 am Location: Council Chambers 82 Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 22 July 2026 Scenic Rim Regional Council Ordinary Meeting Wednesday, 22 July 2026 Minutes 1 Opening of Meeting .....................................................................................................