Eight motions supported

Key points

• Noosa Council has secured support for eight motions at the 2026 Local Government Association of Queensland conference. A key motion, developed with Sunshine Coast Council, seeks changes to short-term accommodation laws so existing use rights can end when a property changes hands.
• Mayor Frank Wilkie said short-stay homes are reducing housing for permanent residents and key workers. Another motion calls for a statewide safe parking pilot for people living in vehicles.
• Further motions seek funding for UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and World Surfing Reserves.