General Council Meeting

General Council Meeting

Meeting of the Central Highlands Regional Council held in the Council Chambers, 65 Egerton Street, Emerald on

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Commenced at 2.30pm

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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL

GENERAL MEETING OF COUNCIL

TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019

MINUTES CONTENTS

PRESENT .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Condolences ............................................................................................................................................... 3 APOLOGIES ................................................................................................................................................ 3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ................................................................................................................................. 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ...................................................................................................... 3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ......................................................................... 3 General Council Meeting: 19 February 2019 ................................................................................................ 3 Review of Upcoming Agenda Items .......................................................................................................... 4 MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS .... 4 PETITIONS (IF ANY) ................................................................................................................................... 4 COMMUNITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020 .............................................................................................. 4 Development Application - RAL014.1-2018 - Reconfiguring a lot (1 lot into 2 lots) - 400 Wills Road, Emerald

- Lot 145 DSN645 ................................................................................................................................. 5 Development Application - RAL008.1-2018 - Reconfiguring a lot (1 lots into 4 lots) - Codenwarra Road,

Emerald - Lot 35 E21617 ...................................................................................................................... 6 Development Application Update for February 2019 ..................................................................................... 8 CORPORATE SERVICES ............................................................................................................................ 8 Report of Audit Committee Meeting - 14 February 2019 ............................................................................... 8 Works for Queensland Program 2019-2021 .................................................................................................. 9 TOTO Project Update ................................................................................................................................. 10 CUSTOMER AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES .......................................................................................... 10 Regional Airport Security Screening Fund (RASSF) ................................................................................... 10 Springsure Banking Facility ........................................................................................................................ 11 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ................................................................................................................... 11 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) - 2019 National General Assembly - Call for Motions ... 11 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) - 2019 National General Assembly ............................... 12 DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES .................................................................................................................... 12 Chief Executive Officer ............................................................................................................................... 12 INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES ........................................................................................................ 13 Water Restrictions Enforcement ................................................................................................................. 13 DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES .................................................................................................................... 13 Infrastructure and Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 13 LATE AGENDA ITEMS .............................................................................................................................. 13 Opening of McIndoe Park New Amenities Building - Event Budget ............................................................. 14 Minutes of Meeting – Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting 12 March 2019,

Communities Standing Committee Meeting: 12 March 2019 and Leadership and Governance Standing Committee Meeting 12 March 2019 ..................................................................................... 14

GENERAL BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................... 14 CLOSED SESSION .................................................................................................................................... 15 Removal of Budget item: Emerald Pound Upgrade ..................................................................................... 15 Capricorn Highway (Duaringa - Emerald) - Codenwarra Road to Opal Street - Flood Immunity - Traffic

Capacity and Safety Upgrade Project ................................................................................................. 16 CLOSURE OF MEETING ........................................................................................................................... 16

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PRESENT Councillors Councillor (Crs) K. Hayes (Mayor), G. Godwin-Smith (Deputy Mayor) Councillors (Crs) P. Bell AM, C. Brimblecombe, M. Daniels, A. McIndoe, G. Nixon, C. Rolfe and G. Sypher Officers Chief Executive Officer S. Mason, General Manager Communities D. Fletcher, Acting General Manager Corporate Services R. Ferguson, General Manager Customer and Commercial Services M. Webster, General Manager Infrastructure and Utilities G. Joubert, General Manager Central Highlands Development Corporation S. Hobbs, Corporate Communications Officer J. Lorenzen, Minute Secretary M. Wills Condolences Mayor Kerry Hayes passed on his condolences to Cr Charles Brimblecombe for the recent passing of his father Stephen Brimblecombe who was a Councillor with the former Emerald Shire Council during the1991 – 1994 term. In respect, a minute’s silence was observed. APOLOGIES Resolution: Cr Nixon moved and seconded by Cr Daniels “That a leave of absence be granted for Cr Bell AM for today’s meeting be recorded.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 001 Carried (8-0)

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Resolution: Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr McIndoe “That a leave of absence be granted for the following:

1. Cr Brimblecombe for the meeting of 26 March 2019; 2. Cr Nixon for the meeting of 26 March 2019; and 3. Cr Daniels for the meeting of 16 April 2019.”

2019 / 03 / 12 / 002 Carried (8-0)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Mayor Hayes acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today and he paid our respects to the elders, past, present and emerging. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING General Council Meeting: 19 February 2019 Resolution: Cr Godwin-Smith moved and seconded by Cr McIndoe “That the minutes of the previous General Council Meeting held on 19 February 2019 be confirmed.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 003 Carried (8-0)

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 4 Business Arising Out of Minutes Cr Sypher requested the status of her request for copies of the designated stockroutes map. General Manager Communities advised that they are being compiled for all councillors and would be available soon. Outstanding Meeting Actions Nil Review of Upcoming Agenda Items Nil MATERIAL PERSONAL INTEREST, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PERSONAL GIFTS AND BENEFITS Cr McIndoe declared that he has a conflict of interest in the matter of the late agenda item for Opening of McIndoe Park New Amenities Building - Event Budget (as defined by section 175D of the Local Government Act 2009) as follows: -

(a) He is an executive member of the board for the Central Queensland Capras in which the event is

being held for on the evening of 13 April 2019;

(b) That he is part of the organising committee for the event.

Cr McIndoe advised that he will be dealing with this declared conflict of interest by leaving the meeting while this matter is discussed and voted on. PETITIONS (IF ANY) Nil Attendance Supervisor Community Development L. Connell and Manager Connected Communities S. Poulter attended the meeting at 2.43pm Executive Assistant (Chief Executive Officer) K. Love attended the meeting at 2.45pm and left the meeting at 2.45pm

COMMUNITIES Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020 Executive summary: A Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been created in accordance with council’s Corporate Plan 2017-2022 and Operational Plan FY 2018-2019 goals. The Reflect RAP was drafted using Reconciliation Australia’s (RA) framework and guidelines. The Reflect RAP will promote cultural awareness and understanding. It includes a range of practical actions that will contribute to the wellbeing and quality of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Central Highlands. The draft Reflect RAP was presented to council at the Strategic and Briefing Forum on Monday 10 December 2018. All feedback received during this meeting has been incorporated into the final draft of the Reflect RAP. This report presents the final draft of the Reflect RAP for council’s endorsement.

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 5 Resolution: Cr Daniels moved and seconded by Cr Sypher “That Central Highlands Regional Council endorse the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 004 Carried (8-0)

Attendance Supervisor Community Development L. Connell and Manager Connected Communities S. Poulter left the meeting at 2.49pm Manager Planning and Environment K. Byrne, Coordinator Development and Planning J. Kirkwood and Senior Planner R. Tait attended the meeting at 2.50pm Executive Assistant (Corporate Services) T. Wheeler attended the meeting at 3.02pm and left the meeting at 3.02pm Development Application - RAL014.1-2018 - Reconfiguring a lot (1 lot into 2 lots) - 400 Wills Road, Emerald - Lot 145 DSN645 Executive summary: Development application RAL014.1-2018 for reconfiguring a lot (1 lot into 2 lots) at 400 Wills Road, Emerald was lodged with Council for assessment on 22 October 2018, and considered properly made on 25 October 2018, following payment of the relevant fee. The development proposal is located within the Rural zone and is for subdivision resulting in lots less than the minimum prescribed lot size for reconfiguring a lot under the Central Highlands Regional Council planning scheme 2016 – Amendment No. 3 (the planning scheme). As such, it triggered Impact Assessment in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act 2016 (the Act). Public notification of the development was undertaken from 18 January 2019, up to and including 12 February 2019, during which time five (5) properly made submissions in support of the development were received. The report considers the proposed development’s compliance with the relevant assessment benchmarks of the planning scheme under the Act. It concludes that whilst the proposed development does not comply with the acceptable outcome for the minimum prescribed lot size under the planning scheme, the applicant has sufficiently demonstrated the proposal’s compliance with performance outcome, and therefore with the relevant planning scheme assessment benchmarks to warrant an approval. As such, it is recommended that the development application RAL014.1-2018 be approved in accordance with Section 60 of the Act.

Resolution: Cr Godwin-Smith moved and seconded by Cr Rolfe “That Central Highlands Regional Council approve development application RAL014.1-2018 for reconfiguring a lot (1 lot into 2 lots) at 400 Wills Road, Emerald on land more formally described as Lot 145 DSN645 in accordance with Section 60 of the Planning Act 2016 subject to the following conditions:

1. APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTS

a) Unless varied by the conditions of this approval, the development must be carried out generally in accordance with the following approved plan(s) and supporting documentation including any recommendations contained therein. Where any inconsistencies between the approved plans / supporting documents are identified, the conditions of this approval take precedence.

Document Name Document Number Prepared By Date

Plan of Development Proposed subdivision of Lot 145 DSN645

61348_(Proposal)_Smith.dwg Murray and Associates

3/10/2015


Timing: At all times.

2. GENERAL – APPROVED PLANS – PLAN CERTIFICATION

Certification must be provided by a Cadastral Surveyor that the lots have been created in accordance with approved plans. Timing: Prior to the release of the Survey Plan

3. SURVEY PLAN ENDORSEMENT The Applicant must submit a survey plan for the Reconfiguring a Lot to Council for endorsement. The survey plan lodgement must include the following details to the extent relevant:

i. A completed Plan Sealing lodgement form; ii. Proof of payment of all required plan sealing fees; iii. One copy of the survey plan, any easement and / or covenant documentation, each fully

executed and ready for lodgement with the Titles Office for endorsement; iv. Report demonstrating compliance with each condition of approval; v. Payment of any outstanding Council rates and charges in accordance with Schedule 18,

Item 2(1)(c) of the Planning Regulation 2017; and vi. Payment of any outstanding Adopted Infrastructure Charges.

Timing: At the time of lodgement of the plan of survey for endorsement.

4. WORKS – APPLICANT’S EXPENSE All works, services, facilities and/or public utility alterations required by this approval or stated conditions, whether carried out by Council or otherwise, must be at the applicant’s expense unless otherwise stated. Timing: At all times”

2019 / 03 / 12 / 005 Carried (6-2)

Attendance Manger Planning and Environment K. Byrne left the meeting at 3.08pm Manager Infrastructure J. Hoolihan attended the meeting at 3.08pm Executive Assistant (Chief Executive Officer) K. Love attended the meeting at 3.34pm and left at 3.35pm Development Application - RAL008.1-2018 - Reconfiguring a lot (1 lots into 4 lots) - Codenwarra Road, Emerald - Lot 35 E21617 Executive summary: Development Application RAL008.1-2018 for reconfiguring a lot (1 lot into 4 lots) was lodged with Council for assessment on 13 August 2018 and approved under delegated authority on 16 November 2018 (the approval). On 29 January 2019, the applicant lodged change representations to the assessment manager regarding condition 2 of the approval. Condition 2 of the approval requires the applicant to construct a ‘new road’ to service the development in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy for Development Works and the Capricorn Municipal Design Guidelines. It also requires the applicant to construct a new road intersection and provide a turnaround area at the end of the ‘new road’ for refuse vehicle manoeuvring and turnaround.

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 7 The applicant’s change representations seek an alternative solution to Council’s minimum prescribed road reserve width, requesting that a 12.5m wide road reserve width be applied to the approval in lieu of the minimum prescribed 18m wide road reserve width required under Council’s Planning Scheme Policy for Development Works, and the Capricorn Municipal Design Guidelines. The following table provides a comparison between Council’s previous standards applied to operational works approval 4066/10 and the current standards required for compliance under development approval RAL008.1-2018.

Approval Number

Minimum reserve width

Nominal carriageway width

Minimum verge width – both sides

4066/10/OW 10m 6m 1m – 3m

RAL008.1-2018 18m 8m 4m

Following consideration of the applicants request and subject to the justifications outlined within this report, it is requested that Council resolve to support the applicant’s representations in part. Resolution: Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Daniels “That Council resolve to support the applicant’s representations subject to amending the conditions of development approval RAL008.1-2018 as follows. All other conditions are to remain as per the original decision notice: 2. GENERAL – APPROVED PLANS – PLAN CERTIFICATION

a) The applicant must provide an amended plan of the proposed reconfiguration of Lot 35 on E 21617 showing a 12.5m wide ‘new road’ reserve 18m wide ‘new road’ road reserve width instead of the proposed 12.5m, for dedication as Council road reserve (the amended plans). The amended plans must also illustrate a turnaround area at the far end of the ‘new road’ in either a T, L or cul-de-sac configuration that will be sufficient in area to adequately cater for Council approved refuse vehicle manoeuvring and turnaround (the turnaround area). The turnaround area must form part of the area designated as ‘new road’, and not be in the form of an ‘access and services easement’. Timing: Prior to signing and sealing of the plan of survey

b) The applicant must dedicate the area shown as ‘new road’, including the turnaround area on the amended plan of the proposed reconfiguration of lot 35 on E 21617 to Council for the purposes of road reserve and infrastructure services. Timing: Prior to signing and sealing of the plan of survey

c) The applicant must provide certification from a Cadastral Surveyor that the proposed lots have been created in accordance with the amended plan of the proposed reconfiguration of lot 35 on E 21617. Timing: Prior to signing and sealing of the plan of survey”

2019 / 03 / 12 / 006 Carried (6-2)

Attendance Manager Infrastructure J. Hoolihan left the meeting at 3.36pm Manager Planning and Environment K. Byrne attended the meeting at 3.36pm

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 8 Development Application Update for February 2019 Executive summary: The purpose of this report is to provide the monthly update on development activities currently before Council for assessment and decision within the planning team. This report is intended to inform Councillors regarding decisions made during the past month as well as give an overview of the current applications lodged with Council. Should the need arise, time can be scheduled to discuss specific applications with the Manager of Planning and Environment, and the Assessment Manager.

Resolution: Cr McIndoe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive this report.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 007 Carried (8-0)

Attendance Manager Planning and Environment K. Byrne, Coordinator Development and Planning J. Kirkwood and Senior Planner R. Tait left the meeting at 3.45pm Cr Daniels left the meeting at 3.46pm Manager Asset Management M. Gatt attended the meeting at 3.47pm Cr Daniels returned to the meeting at 3.47pm

CORPORATE SERVICES Report of Audit Committee Meeting - 14 February 2019 Executive summary: The Audit Committee is established as required under s. 105 of the Local Government Act 2009 and met as scheduled on Thursday 14 February 2019. Resolution: Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on 14 February 2019 and adopt the following recommendations:

1. The conclusions and recommendations from the Internal Audit final report on the Inventory Management Practices including, Personal Protective Equipment and Portable and Attractive Items be referred to management for implementation.”

2019 / 03 / 12 / 008 Carried (8-0)

Conflict of Interest Cr McIndoe declared that he has a conflict of interest in the following matter – Works for Queensland Program 2019-2021 (as defined by section 175D of the Local Government Act 2009) as follows: -

(i) That line item 3 - McIndoe Park Sportsground lighting upgrades reflects upgrades to the sporting facility McIndoe Park that is named after him.

Cr McIndoe determined that this personal interest is not of sufficient significance that it will lead them to

making a decision on the matter that is contrary to the public interest. He will best perform his responsibility

of serving the overall public interest of the whole of the Council’s area by participating in the discussion and

voting on this matter.

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 9 However, Cr McIndoe acknowledged that the remaining councillors must now determine, pursuant to section 175E(4) of the Local Government Act 2009: -

(a) Whether he has a real conflict of interest in this matter or a perceived conflict of interest in this

matter; and

(b) If so, whether: -

a. He must leave the meeting while this matter is discussed or voted on; or

b. If he may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the

matter.”

Cr McIndoe left the meeting at 3.50pm Resolution: Cr Nixon moved and seconded by Sypher “That Councillor McIndoe does not have either a real conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest in the matter and is accordingly free to participate in the meeting whilst the matter is discussed, including by voting on the matter.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 009 Carried (7-1)

Attendance Cr McIndoe returned to the meeting at 3.51pm Works for Queensland Program 2019-2021 Executive summary:

The 2019-21 Works for Queensland (W4Q) program is a $200 million over two years Queensland Government funding program funded under the State Infrastructure Fund, to support Local Governments outside of South East Queensland to undertake job-creating maintenance and minor infrastructure works. This initiative is delivered by the Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs and funded under the 2019-21 W4Q to align with Regional Plans. This program funding as announced and made available for Central Highlands Regional Council is $2,500,000. Council is encouraged to submit one (1) list of projects which is due by the 15th of March 2019. Resolution: Cr Daniels moved and seconded by Cr Sypher “That Central Highlands Regional Council approve the following projects with a value of $2,500,000 for funding submission under the 2019-21 Works for Queensland Program:

Directorate Project Number

Project title Estimated

project cost ($)

Communities 1 Dingo Hall Kitchen Upgrade 60,000

Communities 2 Springsure Sports field irrigation replacement 220,000

Communities 3 McIndoe Park Sportsground Lighting upgrades 700,000

Communities 4 Capella Bridgeman Park sportsground lighting upgrades 90,000

Communities 5 Blackwater Hunter Street Sports Complex Netball renewal 350,000

Communities 6 Comet Community Electronic Noticeboard 35,000

Communities 7 Rolleston Sportsground - new storage shed 40,000

Communities 8 Rolleston Campdraft grounds - clubhouse ceiling and air-conditioning 80,000


Communities 9 Hard Shade Structure Rubyvale Flats playground 50,000

Communities 10 Emerald showgrounds (package of minor works) 245,000

Communities 11 Bluff Rugby League Amenities building 550,000

Communities Total - Communities 2,420,000

Customer and Commercial Services

12 Concreting of Saleyards Delivery Lanes 3 & 4 80,000

Total - Customer and Commercial Services 80,000

GRAND TOTAL $2,500,000

2019 / 03 / 12 / 010 Carried (8-0)

Attendance Coordinator Business Systems C. Nicol-Dickson and Manger Information Services A. Jurd attended the meeting at 3.56pm Acting General Manager Corporate Services R. Ferguson left the meeting at 4.15pm TOTO Project Update Executive summary: This report provides Council with a snapshot of the progress being made with regards to the Turn On Technology One (TOTO) project and the forecast activity over the coming months. Reporting will continue to be provided to the project board and steering committees as part of the ongoing project governance. Resolution: Cr Nixon moved and seconded by Cr Rolfe “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive Turn On Technology One (TOTO) Project Update report.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 011 Carried (8-0)

Attendance Coordinator Business Systems C. Nicol-Dickson and manger Information Services A. Jurd left the meeting at 4.19pm Manager Airports S. Kloppers attended the meeting at 4.20pm General Manager Central Highlands Development Corporation S. Hobbs left the meeting at 4.22pm

CUSTOMER AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Regional Airport Security Screening Fund (RASSF) Executive summary: This report concerns a grant application proposed to fund some of the costs of upgrading passenger screening equipment at Emerald Airport in line with new directions from the Department of Home Affairs.

The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced the release of the Regional Airport Security

Screening Fund (RASSF, the program). Under the program the Central Highlands Regional Council

(CHRC) was allocated $405,000 in funding. To claim the grant airports have to submit RASSF applications.

The grant application period close at 17.00 AEST on 21 March 2019.


This Report recommends that Council endorse the application. Resolution: Cr Sypher moved and seconded by Cr McIndoe “The Central Highlands Regional Council support the grant submission to the Regional Airport Security Screening Fund for an amount of $405,000 for the upgrade and operation of passenger and baggage screening services as directed by the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004. Further, that Central Highlands Regional Council acknowledges that the Regional Airport Security Screening Fund may not cover all activities and expenditure that will be required to accommodate and operate the equipment and further consideration will be required as to future resources to be committed to the management and costs associated with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the equipment.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 012 Carried (8-0)

Attendance Manager Airports S. Kloppers attended the meeting at 4.20pm Acting General Manager Corporate Services R. Ferguson returned to the meeting at 4.28pm Springsure Banking Facility Executive summary:

With the closure of ANZ banking facilities within the Springsure township and further to the Customer and Commercial Services Report presented to the General Council Meeting of 11 September 2018, it is advised that the Central Highlands Regional Council and The Capricornian Limited have executed a licence agreement for a shared use of premises, being the Springsure Administration Building, for a period of twelve (12) months, commencing 21 February 2019. This report provides Councillors with the high-level details of the licence.

Resolution: Cr Rolfe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the report.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 013 Carried (8-0)

Attendance General Manager Central Highlands Development Corporation S. Hobbs returned to the meeting at 4.30pm

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) - 2019 National General Assembly - Call for Motions Executive summary: The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) 2019 National General Assembly (NGA) is being held in Canberra from 16 - 19 June 2019. ALGA is calling for motions under the theme “Future Focused”. Motions are due to be lodged by 29 March 2019. Submissions are currently being sought for motions to the ALGA National General Assembly which are required to be lodged by 29 March 2019.

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 12 This report is to seek Council’s endorsement of the motions for submission. Resolution: Cr Nixon moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Central Highlands Regional Council develop the following motions for inclusion on the agenda for the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) 2019 National General Assembly:

1. Regional Airport Funding for Aviation Security; and

2. Smart Cities (Continued Divide Between Urban and Regional Regarding Connectivity)”

2019 / 03 / 12 / 014 Carried (8-0)

Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) - 2019 National General Assembly Executive summary: The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) 2019 National General Assembly (NGA) is being held in Canberra from 16 - 19 June 2019. The theme of this year’s conference is Future Focused. This report is to determine Council’s and Councillors attendance at the conference. Resolution: Cr Sypher moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That Central Highlands Regional Council be represented at the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) 2019 National General Assembly (NGA) to be held in Canberra from 16 – 19 June 2019 by its Mayor, Cr Kerry Hayes, Deputy Mayor Cr Gail Godwin-Smith along with Chief Executive Officer Scott Mason.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 015 Carried (8-0)

Attendance Acting General Manager Corporate Services R. Ferguson left the meeting at 4.36pm Acting General Manager Corporate Services R. Ferguson returned to the meeting at 4.38pm

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES Chief Executive Officer Executive summary: The following report provides an update on key activities for the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.

❖ Rookwood Weir Meeting Resolution: Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the update report, highlighting key activities for the month of February 2019 for the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 016 Carried (8-0)

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 13 Attendance Chief Executive Officer S. Mason left the meeting at 4.43pm and did not return Manager Water Utilities P. Manning attended the meeting at 4.43pm

INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES Water Restrictions Enforcement Executive summary: Water restrictions levels are expected to increase within the council region as dry conditions continue. It is proposed that an enforcement regime will be required as the levels of restrictions increase and to oversee such a regime. Resolution: Cr Sypher moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Central Highlands Regional Council endorse the implementation of an enforcement regime for compliance with announced water restrictions.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 017 Carried (7-1)

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES Infrastructure and Utilities Executive summary: The following report provides an update on key activities for the Infrastructure and Utilities department.

❖ Fairbairn channel irrigation scheme – local management

❖ Urban water levels

Resolution: Cr Nixon moved and seconded by Cr Daniels “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the Infrastructure and Utilities departmental update report, highlighting key activities for the month of February 2019.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 018 Carried (8-0)

Attendance Manager Water Utilities P. Manning left the meeting at 5.24pm

LATE AGENDA ITEMS Conflict of Interest Cr McIndoe confirmed his previous conflict of interest in the following matter and left the meeting while the matter was being considered. Cr McIndoe left the meeting at 5.25pm

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 14 Opening of McIndoe Park New Amenities Building - Event Budget Executive summary: This report presents information about the opening celebrations of the new amenities building at McIndoe Park and seeks approval for a budget allocation of $5,000 from the grants and sponsorships budget towards a fireworks display that will be held in conjunction with the Rugby League Intrust Super Cup on Saturday 13 April 2019. Resolution: Cr Sypher moved and seconded by Cr Godwin-Smith “That Central Highlands Regional Council agree to fund $3,000 towards the opening of the McIndoe Park New Amenities Central Highlands Rugby League at the Rugby League Intrust Super Cup on Saturday 13 April 2019.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 019 Carried (7-0)

Attendance Cr McIndoe returned to the meeting at 5.39pm Minutes of Meeting – Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting 12 March 2019, Communities Standing Committee Meeting: 12 March 2019 and Leadership and Governance Standing Committee Meeting 12 March 2019 Resolution: Cr Brimblecombe moved and seconded by Cr Nixon “That the minutes of the

1. Finance and Infrastructure Standing Committee Meeting held on 12 March 2019; 2. Communities Standing Committee Meeting held on 12 March 2019; and 3. Leadership and Governance Standing Committee Meeting held on 12 March 2019

be confirmed.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 020 Carried (8-0)

GENERAL BUSINESS (Verbal matters raised by Councillors either as a question, acknowledgement and or additional follow-up by officers)

Cr Sypher

• Would like to acknowledge International Women’s Day and that she supported a number of events in the smaller communities and would like to congratulate the libraries team for running these events.

• Street numbering in the Capella community, which was raised a number of years ago and the difficulty for emergency services to identify house numbers has not been completed and was raised at the recent disaster management meeting. Cr Sypher requested for a status update report on where the project is at and further requested that this project be revisited.

Cr Rolfe

• Advised that the same issue of street numbering is also raised in Dingo.

Cr Daniels

• Advised that she street numbering project in Bluff also has the same issue.

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 15 Cr Nixon

• Received a request from Buckland Recreation Club for funding towards a bus for the Royal Flying Doctor Day that is currently being organised. Cr Nixon was advised to request the organisers to write a letter of request to Council.

CLOSED SESSION Into Closed Session Resolution: Cr Sypher moved and seconded by Cr Brimblecombe “That Council close its meeting to the public in accordance with Section 275 (1) (c) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and that Council staff involved in the closed discussions remain in the room.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 021 Carried (8-0)

The meeting was closed at 5.45pm

Attendance General Manager Central Highlands Development Corporation S. Hobbs, Corporate Communications Officer J. Lorenzen left the meeting 5.45pm Manager Planning and Environment K. Byrne attended the meeting at 5.46pm Removal of Budget item: Emerald Pound Upgrade Attendance Manager Planning and Environment K. Byrne left the meeting at 5.50pm Capricorn Highway (Duaringa - Emerald) - Codenwarra Road to Opal Street - Flood Immunity - Traffic Capacity and Safety Upgrade Project Out of Closed Session Resolution: Cr Nixon moved and seconded by Cr Rolfe “That the meeting now be re-opened to the public.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 022 Carried (8-0)

The meeting was opened at 6.00pm Removal of Budget item: Emerald Pound Upgrade Executive summary: This report is to advise the outcome of the Kingower workshop on 6 December 2018 in relation to the current 2018/19 Central Highlands Regional Council capital expenditure budget in relation to the removal of the $150,000 allocated within the budget for the Emerald pound replacement (Work Order 19288).

MINUTES – GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019 – PAGE 16 Resolution: Cr McIndoe moved and seconded by Cr Daniels “That Central Highlands Regional Council remove the Emerald pound replacement budget of $150,000 from the 2018/19 budget following discussion and on site inspection at the Councillor Depot Workshop at Caringal Road on 6 December 2018.” 2019 / 03 / 12 / 023 Carried (8-0)

Capricorn Highway (Duaringa - Emerald) - Codenwarra Road to Opal Street - Flood Immunity - Traffic Capacity and Safety Upgrade Project Executive summary:

The Capricorn Highway (Duaringa-Emerald) – Codenwarra Road to Opal Street; flood immunity, traffic capacity and safety upgrade project Preliminary Evaluation Report was considered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) Infrastructure Investment Committee (IIC) on 28 November 2018.

Council have received written correspondence, dated 4 March 2019, that DTMR has endorsed the Preliminary Evaluation Report and requested Council provide formal confirmation of endorsement of the Project Evaluation Report and support for progression to Business Case.

Resolution: Cr Nixon moved and seconded by Cr Daniels “That Central Highlands Regional Council receive the Preliminary Evaluation Report and endorse that the Capricorn Highway (Duaringa-Emerald) – Codenwarra Road to Opal Street; flood immunity, traffic capacity and safety upgrade project progress to Business Case Stage.”

2019 / 03 / 12 / 024 Carried (8-0)

CLOSURE OF MEETING There being no further business, the Mayor closed the meeting at 6.02pm CONFIRMED MAYOR DATE

Central Highlands Regional Council


Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

2019-2020

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Central Highlands Regional Council respectfullyacknowledges thetraditional custodians of the lands across theCentral Highlands and respects the Elders, past, present and emerging for they hold the stories about the rivers and mountains, the traditions, the cultures and hopes of Australia’s First Nation Peoples.This artwork, Moondagudda Country (rainbow serpent/land) features the boundaries of the Central Highlands Regional Council local government area, with the Capricorn Highway, towns and arterial roads that connect the towns shown.

Mines in the area are depicted with picks and shovels; also grazing cattle and cotton plants near Lake Maraboon. Moondagudda is the creator that shapes the landscapes. Each serpent represents a river and part of the Fitzroy Basin; changing colour as it becomes another river. The rivers are what keeps the entire local government area alive and sustainable.

Colin McPherson, sometimes known as ‘Macca’ or ‘Flash’.

‘My family consist of, on my mother’s side, the Smith family, from the Kabalbara -Wiri tribal groups of theBirri-Gubba language nation.

The painting, depicts the Central Highlands’ region and what connects us as a region, the rivers and land. On my father’s side, the McPherson’s from the Gomeroi -Euhayli tribal groups of the Kamileroi language nation. As a traditional descendant, cultural protocol says I must follow my mother’s side. Our lands are across the McKenzie River, from the junction of the Isaac and McKenzie Rivers, across to the Cotherstone Ranges, down to where the Comet and Nogoa Rivers form the McKenzie. I lived and grew up in Bluff until I was 29 and have very happy memories of the area, playing rugby league for the Blackwater Devils, Souths Blackwater and my hometown Bluff.’

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Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan Version 1 │ | January 2019For further information regarding the contents of this document or to discuss how actions and outcomes will be measured please contact:

Community Development Officer – Indigenous Central Highlands Regional CouncilE: [email protected]: 1300 242 686

Disclaimer:

All images within this document have been approved for

use by both the persons depicted and the photographer.

Information contained within this document is based upon

information available at the time of development.

CONTENTS

Message from the Mayor

Message from the CSC

Introduction

Our region

About council

Traditional Custodians

Our reconciliation journey

Our Partnerships

What we have been doing

Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan Table January 2019 - December 2020

Relationships

Respect

Opportunities

Tracking and progress

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Landscape that extends from the magnificent sandstone formations at Carnarvon Gorge to the peaks at Capella; from the Drummond Range and to the Blackdown Tablelands and along the river valleys were the ancestral homes of several indigenous peoples.

It is now home to many people; all making their future in this prosperous part of the nation.

The plan provides key deliverables that focus on developing respectful and meaningful relationships, sustainable opportunities between the council, the community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Delivering against the plan is important as council’s vision for the Central Highlands is to be a ‘progressive region creating opportunities for all’.

The incredibly unique and diverse region that is the Central Highlands has been home to first nationpeoples and theirtraditional owners for thousands of years.

As a Central Highlands Regional Council councillor and chairperson of theCommunities StandingCommittee I whole heartily place my support behind this Reconciliation Action Plan.

This reconciliation action plan ensures that Central Highlanders are respectful of the tradition and culture of its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community that make up 6.4% of the population.

As a vibrant community that is welcoming of all people, this plan shows that a strong commitment to the indigenous history of this region makes it inherently a better community to build a future.

The plan provides recognition of the many peoples who have, or are seeking, traditional ownership of the lands they have connection to and a respect for the traditional cultures of those peoples.

And, most importantly, it recognises the Elders of all those peoples past and present and provides a greater certainty that we are one community.

The plan will be used to make sure language is used to recognise the contribution of indigenous peoples and that actions are inclusive, engaging and respectful.

The Central Highlands is a region rich in natural assets with a strong and diverse economy. It is welcoming to all cultures and places value in heritage.

In this regard, council respectfully acknowledges and recognises all traditional custodian groups along with community and historical elders who originate from other ancestral lands that are equally passionate about the Central Highlands and play an important role within our community.

Councillor Megan DanielsCentral Highlands Regional Council

Messagefrom the Mayor

Messagefrom the CommunitiesStanding Committee

It is a plan for the past the present and the future.

Kerry HayesMayorCentral Highlands Regional Council


INTRODUCTIONCentral Highlands Regional Council values the cultural diversity in its region, and views Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage as integral in a shared national identity.

Council has chosen to develop a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, one of four types of plan frameworks endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

In developing its Reflect RAP, council is committed to spending time scoping, developing and enhancing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and establishing a vision for reconciliation.

This considered process ensures that council is well positioned to implement effective reconciliation initiatives in the future, including the adoption of further RAP frameworks that will build on a meaningful, mutually beneficial and sustainable reconciliation process.

Council is committed to the ongoing learning and sharing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary issues.

This Reflect RAP outlines actions to develop respectful, meaningful relationships and sustainable opportunities to improve socioeconomic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Central Highlands.

The type of cultural change this plan will encourage takes time and two timelines between January 2019 – June 2020 has been allowed for action and implementation. 20

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� Adequate availability of commercial, industrial and residential land.

� An evolving tourism offering.

� Major health and education services.

� Significant new infrastructure and construction projects.

The Central Highlands region is in Central Queensland, Australia-considered agateway to the outback. The region’s central business area, Emerald, is a three-hour drive from Rockhampton on the coast and nearly 900 kilometres from Brisbane.

Ourregion

Our region is huge, approximately 60,000 square kilometres, which we liken to the size of Tasmania. It stretches from Arcadia Valley in the south to the Peak Ranges in the north, east from Boolburra to Bogantungan in the west.

Around 28,000 people call the Central Highlands home and they live in the thirteen communities of Arcadia Valley, Bauhinia, Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, Comet, Dingo, Duaringa, Emerald, Rolleston, Sapphire Gemfields, Springsure and Tieri.

Naturally our region is rich—in minerals, in grazing land, in dryland and irrigated agricultural land, in water from the Nogoa and Comet rivers and Lake Maraboon (three times the size of Sydney Harbour), in national parks and wilderness areas like Blackdown Tablelands and Carnarvon Gorge, and in gems as we claim the largest sapphire-producing fields in the Southern Hemisphere.

Travellers in big rigs and small travel the major freight routes through the region that include the north-south link between Charters Towers and northern New

Our communityMostly we’re a young community; the median age is 33 years. Children aged 0-14 years make up nearly 25% of our population (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 Census).

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population represent 6.4 percent of the population or 1893 people. This is a relatively young group with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth aged 0 - 25 years which is 54.4% of the total Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. The median age in Central Highlands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is 24.1 years (ABS 2016).

Jobs in the mining sector account for the majority of our total workforce, followed by agriculture and horticulture, the retail trade, and education and training.

The regional unemployment remains below 5%, well below the state average of 6.7% (Small Area Labour Markets data, Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business March 2018). Unfortunately the unemployment rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is significantly higher at 14.8%.

More than a third of our community reside in rental accommodation, 24% have a house with a mortgage and 16% own their house outright.

South Wales—identified as the inland transport alternative between Cairns and Melbourne and the Capricorn Highway leading ‘grey nomads’ to all points west.

This is a vibrant region with a diverse economy based on:

� A globally competitive coal mining industry.

� Robust and resilient agriculture and horticultural industries, including beef, grain, cotton, grapes, melons, nuts and citrus.

� Dynamic small to medium size businesses.

� Professional and government sectors.

Our neighboursWe are surrounded by the local government areas of Barcaldine Regional Council, Isaac Regional Council, Maranoa Regional Council, Banana Shire Council, Rockhampton Regional Council and the Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council.

Our historyWe are proud to recognise that the Central Highlands was originally home to many indigenous people who remain the traditional custodians of these lands.

Early European settlement in the region dates from the 1850s. The first pioneers brought sheep from down south to the region. Growth continued into the late 1800s with the inland expansion of the railway line west from Rockhampton and the establishment of small ‘railway’ towns.

Significant growth occurred in the 1950s to 1980s with the introduction of beef cattle grazing, the building of Fairbairn Dam for agricultural irrigation, and coal mining.

Today, our region is defined by the diverse prospering economies that support our unique vibrant communities.


The vision council chose for its region is to be a ‘progressive region creatingopportunities for all’. It is committed to continuous improvement, a sustainable future and efficient investment in its communities.

Aboutcouncil

Traditionalcustodians

The Corporate Plan 2017- 2022 outlines clear strategic direction for council to focus on six key priorities:

� Strong vibrant communities

� Building and maintaining quality infrastructure

� Supporting our local economy

� Protecting our people and our environment

� Leadership and governance

� Our organisation

The council chambers is located in Emerald, with offices in Blackwater, Capella, Duaringa, Springsure and transaction centres in Rolleston and Tieri.

There are nine libraries spread across the region.

The Central Highlands is at theinter-section of several groups who each have a claim as Traditional Custodians of the land within the region. These groups are at various stages of researching and documenting their ancestry, history, language and cultural information.

Central Highlands Regional Council respectfully acknowledges and recognises all Traditional Custodian claimant groups and does not seek to pass judgement on the validity of any claim.

It is acknowledged that the areas claimed by the different groups may significantly overlap and that each group holds strong convictions about their unique spiritual, historical and ancestral connection to lands within the region.

Traditional Custodian responsibilities and matters include:

� Welcome to country services

� Cultural heritage and matters relating to land and place

� Culture and language revival, preservation and education.

Council employs approximately 480 staff dispersed across four service-based portfolios:

� Customer and Commercial Services

� Communities

� Corporate Services

� Infrastructure and Utilities

At this stage of the reconciliation journey, there is no statistical data to gain an understanding of the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples employed by council. This is an action outlined in this plan, as documentation of this data will help to create a baseline for future benchmarking. In 2018 council began recording new employee data for those who wish to identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

Community Elders/Historical Elders

There are many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who undertake work within the Central Highlands Regional Council community who are not Traditional Custodians of Central Highland areas. These Elders are generally referred to as Community Elders and Historical Elders.

Many of these Elders have lived in the Central Highlands region for all or most of their lives, and are passionate about the Central Highlands community.


Central Highlands Regional Council was formed in 2008 when the four shire councils of Bauhinia, Duaringa, Emerald and Peak Downs amalgamated into one regional local government area.

Ourreconciliation journey

Ourpartnerships

Historically, each of these areas had varying degrees of relationship with traditional custodians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.

In 2010, with the support of corporate sponsorship from BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, council instigated an indigenous development program that enabled employment of a community development officer to develop indigenous community development programs and initiatives.

Council values their indigenous relationships and engages with the following groups:

� Barada Kabalbara and Yetimarala peoples

� Gaangalu Nation (Ghungalu) peoples

� Iman peoples and Local Government Consultative Committee

� Kairi peoples

� Wadja peoples

� Wangan and Jagalingou peoples

� Western Kangoulu peoples

� Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council

This was embraced as an opportunity to explore the enduring challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and identify opportunities and strategies to overcome them. At the end of the funded period, council continued this program for two years to initiate the reconciliation journey.

Ten years on, a need has been identified to consolidate existing relationships with stakeholders and develop new relationships to lay the foundation for a culturally progressive future.

Partnerships have been formed with the following organisations to advocate and develop opportunities and initiatives to close the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:

� Anglicare Central Queensland - Emerald

� Arrow Energy

� Bidgerdii Community Health Service

� Blackwater Child Care Centre

� Blackwater Tiny Tots

� BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Blackwater Mine

� Borilla Kindergarten

� Centacare CQ (Emerald and Blackwater)

� Central Highlands White Ribbon Committee

� Central Queensland Indigenous Development (CQID)

� Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Indigenous Services

� Central West Youth Justice

� Capella Tieri Middlemount Community Support Network - (CTM) Links

� Central Queensland University (CQU) and CQU Engagement Committee

� Coronado Curragh Mine Pty Ltd

� Thiess Mine

� Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

� Department Education and Training

� Emerald Neighbourhood Centre

� Emerald Preschool and Community Kindergarten

� Emerald and Blackwater Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)

� Public Health Network (PHN), Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast

� Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS)

� Reconciliation Australia

� Reconciliation Queensland

� UnitingCare

� Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council

� Woorabinda Learning Centre


� Supported community members to participate in Central Highlands’ White Ribbon Committee from 2017-2018

� Supported and participated in The Highlanders Family Health Days and touch football clinics.

� Two council staff completed Deadly Thinking (Mental Health) training.

� Indigenous women’s leadership workshop.

� Blackwater yarning circle.

� Councillors and staff attended a one day Native Title workshop.

� Preston Campbell, prominent rugby league player visited two consecutive years to launch the All Stars game to celebrate NAIDOC Week and provide mentoring workshops.

� Support for the students participating in the ATAP Regional Student Challenge.

� Women’s leadership program and forum.

Activities that are inclusive and foster a sense of pride, belonging and community harmony have been undertaken leading into and following the formal beginning of the reconciliation journey in July 2017.

Whatwe have been doing

July 2017 onwards:

� Aboriginal art workshop in Capella.

� Building relationships with Woorabinda Learning Centre.

� Cultural craft activities provided at Nogoa November event.

� Two cultural intelligence workshops conducted for council staff and community members.

� Liaised with Borilla Community Kindergarten, Central Queensland University, Emerald Neighbourhood Centre, and Emerald Preschool and Community Kindergarten to discuss their reconciliation journey

� Men’s business barbeque in Blackwater.

Pre 2017:

� Advocacy for individual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

� Coached and supported youth in touch football competitions.

� Community gatherings including; Christmas parties with Santa, cuppa and yarn and Friday afternoons in the park.

� Facilitated and hosted NAIDOC Week events in Blackwater and Emerald in conjunction with the NAIDOC Week planning committees of Blackwater and Emerald.

� National Reconciliation Week events – to acknowledge the 50-year anniversary of the 1967 referendum, and 25th anniversary of the 1992 Mabo decision in the High Court of Australia.

� Participated in planning and delivery of NAIDOC Week events in partnership with community members and organisations.

� Reconciliation workshops in Blackwater and Emerald.

� Supported, participated in, and sponsored the 2017 Academic and Talent Aspirations Program (ATAP) Regional Student Challenge in Emerald.

� Art exhibitions.

� Elders gatherings.

� Family fun days and movie nights.

� Flag raising ceremonies.

� Street marches.

� Traditional dance workshops with Ghungalu people.

� Traditional smoking ceremonies.

� Indigenous art workshops for young people.

� Two series of Lateral Violence workshops.


Relationshipsaction plan

ACTION DELIVERABLE TIMELINE Responsibility

3. Participate in and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW).

Host a NRW event activity or event in each of the nine libraries across the region. 30 June Annually

CHRC CDO ICHRC CECHRC CCCHRC Libraries

Use traditional and social media to encourage council staff and the community to attend NRW event/s.

30 May Annually

CHRC CTCC

Register a NRW event via Reconciliation Australia’s NRW website. 20 May Annually

CHRC CDO I

Extend invitations to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in NRW celebrations undertaken by council.

20 May Annually

CHRC Mayor/CEO

Encourage RAP working group members to attend an external community activity or event to celebrate NRW events.

20 May Annually

RAP Champion and RAP Working Group membersEncourage RAP working group members to be involved in planning and facilitating or attending

NRW event/s.1 May

Annually

* See glossary for explanation of acronyms


1. Establish a RAP working group to provide direction for preparation of council’s RAPs.

Form a RAP working group comprising of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and decision-making staff from council to support the implementation of the Reflect RAP as per the TOR working group.

1 April 2019 CHRC CDO ICHRC MCDCHRC GM CommunitiesCHRC ELT

Discuss and agree on key deliverables, mission statement and terms of reference for the RAP working group.

1 April 2019 RAP Working Group

2. Build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Develop a stakeholder list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations within the local area that can be connected with the reconciliation journey.

31 July 2019 CHRC CDO I

Develop a list of like-minded organisations that can be connected with the reconciliation journey.

31 July 2019 CHRC CDO I

Communicate with traditional custodians and claimants to identify the culturally appropriate methods for liaising with individual groups.

30 June 2019 CHRC CDO I

Invite Elders, traditional custodians to meet with council to launch the endorsed RAP. 30 June 2019 CHRC Mayor

Publicly promote the RAP via traditional and social media through a Communications Plan. February 2019 and ongoing

CHRC CT

Council representative to attend the annual NAIDOC Week elder’s luncheon. 31 July annually

3. Participate in and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW).

Host a NRW event activity or event in each of the nine libraries across the region. 30 June Annually

CHRC CDO ICHRC CECHRC CCCHRC Libraries

Use traditional and social media to encourage council staff and the community to attend NRW event/s.

30 May Annually

CHRC CTCC

Register a NRW event via Reconciliation Australia’s NRW website. 20 May Annually

CHRC CDO I

Extend invitations to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in NRW celebrations undertaken by council.

20 May Annually

CHRC Mayor/CEO

Encourage RAP working group members to attend an external community activity or event to celebrate NRW events.

20 May Annually

RAP Champion and RAP Working Group membersEncourage RAP working group members to be involved in planning and facilitating or attending

NRW event/s.1 May

Annually


Respectaction plan


1. Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural learning and development.

Use an online survey to capture data to measure council staff’s current level of cultural knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievements.

30 September

2019

CHRC HR CHRC CC

Council’s induction program for new staff to include awareness raising of its commitment to reconciliation.

March 2019 CHRC HR

Review three training options to introduce sustainable cultural awareness and inclusion to all staff.

30 December

2019

CHRC HR

Select one suitable training method and implement with council staff. 31 June 2020 CHRC HR

Identify a list of community cultural initiatives and events and promote to staff to encourage involvement.

Ongoing CHRC CDO I

Provide an opportunity for councillors and executive leadership team to develop a greater understanding of RAP commitments and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, aspirations and achievements.

30 June 2019 CHRC CDO ICHRC MCCCHRC GM Communities

Encourage staff to visit Reconciliation Australia’s website ‘Share our Pride’ www.shareourpride.org.au

20 May 2019 CHRC HR

2. Participate in and celebrate National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week

Facilitate two NAIDOC Week events each year, and support the library service to hold events, to ensure a regional approach.

31 July Annually

CHRC LibrariesCC

Extend invitation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in NAIDOC Week activities undertaken by council.

31 July Annually

CHRC Mayor/CEO

Council to be represented by councillors and two council staff at NAIDOC Week events. 31 July Annually

Councillors ELTstaff

Facilitate and support NAIDOC Week planning groups in Emerald and Blackwater. April-July Annually

CHRC CC

Promote NAIDOC Week initiatives internally and encourage council staff to attend. 31 July Annually

CHRC CDO I

Councillor and/or executive leadership team representation at NAIDOC Week Elder’s Luncheon.

31 July Annually

CHRC CouncillorsCHRC ELT


3. Raise internal understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols

Document and share internally the significance and meaning behind Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement to Country.

31 December 2018

CHRC CDO I

Develop a procedure for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement to Country protocols. 1 April 2019 CHRC CDO I

Develop a list of appropriate Elders’ contact details for conducting Welcome to Country, noting areas associated.

1 April 2019 CHRC CDO I

Ensure an acknowledgement of the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on:

� council’s strategic documents as they are endorsed � at the start of significant council events, such as council meetings and official openings.

30 June 2019 Council

Provide two training workshops with the assistance of Department Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships on Aboriginal Heritage to field staff.

31 December 2019

DATSIPCC to coordinate with DATSIP Communities & Infrastructure Department

4. Raise internal and external awareness of our RAP

RAP working group to develop a plan to raise awareness among all staff about council’s commitment to the RAP and tell their own stories of cultural diversity.

30 June Annually

CHRC ACOCHACAC



Opportunitiesaction plan

Tracking & progressaction plan


1. Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment.

Introduce an identifying component to new employee forms to capture data on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

31 December 2018

CHRC HR

Encourage employees to identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. 31 April 2019 CHRC HR

Provide a script for toolbox meetings to explain the purpose of identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander on the council’s intranet.

31 April 2019 CHRC CT

Investigate trainee and apprenticeship programs with the potential to increase opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

31 December 2019

CHRC HR

2. Investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity

Prepare a fact sheet about the process required for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to become a potential supplier to council.

31 December 2019

CHRC Procurement and Creditors Team

Contact suppliers on the Deadly Directory produced by the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and invite them to become a supplier to council.

31 December 2018

CHRC Procurement and Creditors Team

3. Improve literacy and numeracy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Partner with the council’s library team to host capacity-building workshops that are culturally appropriate.

Ongoing CHRC Procurement and Creditors Team

Promote the Queensland State Library-funded children’s literacy initiative First 5 Forever within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Ongoing State Library of Queensland CHRC LibrariesCommunity venues

Council library to research resources available, including books and DVDs, written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and identify 20 for purchase and promotion.

30 June 2019 CHRC Libraries


1. Build support for the RAP.

Define resource needs for RAP development and implementation. 1 February 2019

CHRC CDO IRAP Working Group

Define systems and capability needs to track, measure and report on RAP activities. 1 April 2019 CHRC CDO IRAP Working Group

Report to council bi-annually on RAP actions. July and January


Complete the annual RAP impact measurement questionnaire and submit to Reconciliation Australia.

30 September

2020


2. Review and refresh RAP.

Review, refresh and update RAP based on learnings, challenges and achievements for the first year.

31 December 2019


Liaise with Reconciliation Australia to develop a new RAP based on learnings, challenges and achievements for each year.

30 September

2020


Submit draft RAP to Reconciliation Australia for review. 30 September

2020


Submit draft Rap to Reconciliation Australia for formal endorsement. 30 September

2020





Acronyms

ATAP Academic and Talent Aspirations Program

CHACAC Central Highlands Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee

CHRC Central Highlands Regional Council

CDO Community Development Officer

CC Connect Communities Team

This department comprises Community Development Officers (CDOs) from the following areas:

� ACO - Arts and Culture Officer

� CB - Capacity Building

� CE - Community Engagement

� DE - Digital Engagement

� I - Indigenous

� YDP - Youth Development Program

CT Communications Team

ELT Executive Leadership Team

HR Human Resources

CRG Community Reference Group

CQID Central Queensland Indigenous Development

CQU Central Queensland University

DATSIP Department Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnership

DET Department Education and Training

GM General Manager

MCC Manager Connected Communities

NAIDOC National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee

NRW National Reconciliation Week

PCYC Police Citizens Youth Club

QIFVLS Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service

RA Reconciliation Australia

RQ Reconciliation Queensland


A TraditionalOwner/TraditionalCustodian A 'traditional owner' (also called traditional custodian, however some communities have specific preferences about which term to use) is an Aboriginal person or group of Aboriginal people directly descended from the original Aboriginal inhabitants of a culturally defined area of land or country and who has or have a cultural association with this country which derives from the traditions, observances, customs, beliefs or history of the original Aboriginal inhabitants of the area.

Acknowledgement to CountryAn acknowledgement of country serves the same purpose of welcome to country, which is to introduce and recognise the land and tradition, but can be done by any person, Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal. An Elder from outside the community if they are given permission from traditional owners are also can give either Acknowledgement to country or traditional welcome to country. An Acknowledgment to country can be given by any person.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderabbreviation for ATSIThis abbreviation is sometimes used for brevity in official statistics and reports, as well as for course codes in some universities. It is not generally considered appropriate to use 'ATSI' as a way of referring to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people when speaking or writing.

Torres Strait Islands The Torres Strait Islands are a group of at least 274 small islands which lie in Torres Strait, the waterway separating far northern continental Australia's Cape York Peninsula and the island of New Guinea. The islands are mostly part of Queensland, a constituent State of the Commonwealth of Australia, with a special status fitting the native land rights, administered by the Torres Strait Regional Authority.

Elder An Aboriginal (or Torres Strait Islander) Elder is someone who has gained recognition as a custodian of knowledge and lore, and who has permission to disclose knowledge and beliefs. In some instances, Aboriginal people above a certain age will refer to themselves as Elders. It is important to understand that, in traditional Aboriginal culture, age alone doesn't necessarily mean that one is recognised as an Elder. Aboriginal people traditionally refer to an Elder as 'Aunty' or 'Uncle'. However, it is recommended that non-Aboriginal people check the appropriateness of their use of these terms.

Determinations(native title) Native Title Determination refers to the decision of the Federal Court which determines whether native title either does or does not exist in relation to an area of land or waters.

Torres Strait IslanderTorres Strait Islanders are the first nation peoples of the Torres Strait Islands, in Far North Qld, part of Queensland, Australia. They are distinct from the Aboriginal peoples of the rest of Australia, and are generally referred to separately. There are also two Torres Strait Islander communities on the nearby coast of the mainland at Bamaga and Seisia.

Welcome to CountryA Welcome to Country is given by an Elder or recognised spokesperson of the local community. This is usually a traditional owner or a traditional custodian who is an Elder.

First nation peoples The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia descended from groups that existed in Australia and surrounding islands before British colonisation.

Reconciliation Australia Reconciliation Australia is the body established to provide a continuing national focus for Indigenous andnon-Indigenous reconciliation following the end of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation in December 2000.

Glossary


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