Working together to deliver Council's Federal Election priorities 2025
Redland City Council has created an advocacy document seeking a commitment from incoming Federal Government candidates to partner with them to deliver eight priorities considered essential to supporting the Redlands Coast community.
With a population set to grown by 17 per cent, or approximately 28,000 new residents by 2046, Redland City is a fast-growing local government area with more than our fair share of exciting opportunities and complex challenges.
We are committed to partnering with all levels of government to deliver for our community, and the important role we play in South-East Queensland, the state of Queensland and our great nation.
We have identified several priorities that will support liveability for all community members, boost our local economy and create local jobs, reduce reliance on ratepayer dollars, support disaster resilience and community safety and help our community travel around our beautiful city and surrounding areas safer and more efficiently. Ensuring our future Redlands Coast achieves improved outcomes for our people, place and prosperity.
The eight priorities 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 and enhance pathways to high performance, including $5 million for the William Taylor Memorial Sports Precinct clubhouse upgrades, $5 million for the Keith Surridge Sports Precinct clubhouse and amenities upgrades, $7.8 milion for sports field lighting upgrades across four locations, $11.875 million for skate park upgrades at Cascade Gardens in Victoria Park and John Fredericks Park in Capalaba, and $1.5 milion to upgrade EGW Woods Sports Field to enable netball courts to also be used for pickleball.
- Enabling infrastructure – Council is advocating for investment for infrastructure to support population growth, housing supply and liveability including funding to help Council green seal the remaining 49km of unsealed roads on the Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
- Redlands Coast Islands – Council is advocating for regional status recognition for Redlands Coast islands 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 including $2 million for flood warning infrastructure and rainfall and creek gauge networks, funding for assessments and upgrades to improve the wind resistance of our buildings and $10 million for a purpose-built dedicated disaster coordination centre.
Council's official Federal Election 2025 Advocacy Priority Document will be added to this webpage shortly, for more detail on each priority.
Election commitments
As measurable and specific election commitments that align with any of Council's eight identified priorities are made by parties or candidates contesting the 2025 Australian Federal Election, we will list them here.
How can I get involved?
Council encourages the community to get in contact with local candidates on topics that are important to you. You can find more information on candidates, including our candidate for the Bowman electorate, and the upcoming election on the Australian Electoral Commission’s website www.aec.gov.au. More candidates may still announce their intention to run as we more closer to the election.
Frequently asked questions
Please see below our frequently asked questions (FAQs) or reach out to us at rcc@redland.qld.gov.au
How or why did Council decide on these priorities?
Council used several inputs to determine our advocacy priorities for the Federal Election including our Corporate Plan which guides the direction of Council and includes Council’s corporate goals, objectives, catalyst projects and key initiatives, as well as existing advocacy priorities and major projects. In most cases, advocating for these priorities during the election is an extension of ongoing advocacy efforts that will continue post-election. Advocacy is always on at Redland City Council.
What about other priorities that are important to me?
While Council has purposefully selected a limited number of advocacy priorities for the 2025 Federal Election, we encourage everyone to get in contact with local candidates on topics that are important to you. You can find more information on candidates on the Australian Electoral Commission’s website www.aec.gov.au
What are the federal electoral divisions in Redland City local government area?
For federal elections, Redland City local government area is entirely encompassed within the federal electoral division of Bowman. Please note during the recent State government election the Redland City local government area fell across several electorates.
Where can I find more information about individual candidates and their policies?
You can find information on all registered candidates on the Australian Electoral Commission’s website www.aec.gov.au
How do I know what my electoral division is?
You can find which electorate your address falls in on the Australian Electoral Commission’s website https://electorate.aec.gov.au/