Redland City Council has adopted a list of eight priorities to send to candidates and parties contesting the 2025 Federal Election, to be held on or before 17 May.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the priorities aligned with the vision outlined in Council’s corporate plan and supported the implementation of key projects and priorities that would benefit the region.
“Council regularly advocates to both the federal and state governments for help in delivering key projects and initiatives to support our community,” the Mayor said.
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“Although a federal election date is yet to be announced, we know political parties and candidates are keen to demonstrate how receptive they are to community priorities and needs during pre-election periods.
“This makes it the perfect time for Council to advocate to all political parties and candidates running in the federal electorate of Bowman, on behalf of the Redlands Coast community.”
The Mayor said Council’s advocacy priorities aimed to support liveability for all community members, boost the local economy and create local jobs, and reduce reliance on ratepayer dollars.
“They also support disaster resilience and community safety, and enhance safe and efficient travel around our city and surrounding areas,” she said.
“Council will be requesting support from each of the candidates and, following the election, will work with the incoming Government and Members of Parliament to progress the projects.”
The eight Redland City Council priorities, not in any particular order of importance, are:
- Brisbane Metro network extension. Council is advocating for funding to support delivery of the Brisbane Metro busway extension to Capalaba.
- Sport and recreation upgrades. Council is advocating for investment to support local sport and recreation facility upgrades to increase access and participation, enhance pathways to high performance and support liveability.
- Enabling infrastructure. Council is advocating for investment in infrastructure to support population growth, housing supply and liveability.
- Redlands Coast islands. Council is advocating for regional status recognition for Redlands Coast islands in relation to federal and state planning and funding, as well as black spot funding and investment for wastewater infrastructure.
- Improved clarity on the Native Title process. Council is advocating for greater certainty and clarity for all to participate in Native Title processes, as well as restoring respondent funding and greater community transparency on Native Title land dealings.
- Wellington Street/Panorama Drive upgrades. Council is advocating for $80 million in funding to simultaneously deliver Stages 2 and 3 of this road upgrade program.
- Improved consultation for environment protection. Council is advocating for improved consultation to the application of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to enable local governments to better plan and deliver important community infrastructure.
- Disaster resilience. Council is advocating for funding to enhance disaster resilience and community safety.
More information on Council’s federal election priorities is available on Redland City Council’s website.
While Redland City Council has its own advocacy priorities and specific ‘asks’ of the Australian Government and candidates in the 2025 Federal Election, Council also supports advocacy efforts of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) on behalf of all Councils in Queensland.
The LGAQ is seeking a fairer funding model for local governments. You can find out more information of the LGAQ’s election advocacy online at dontleaveusinthe70s.com.au
