A public consultation period is underway for all proposals listed below and we invite you to comment on the proposal(s) before the closing date. All comments will be considered after the public consultation period has closed. A final decision will then be made and this page will be updated to communicate the decision.
Current Proposals
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Proposal
To name a newly discovered undersea geographical feature Monument Reef as shown on Proposal Plan QPN1425.
Local government
Cook Shire (the geographic feature is not located within a local government area, however, Cook Shire is the closest).
Additional information
The proposal was suggested by James Cook University, choosing the name Monument Reef to represent the towering limestone monolith that rises high up from a deep-sea platform that extends out from the edge of the northern Great Barrier Reef. The reef is the first detached reef identified in the Great Barrier Reef area in over 120 years.
Discontinue the name and locality of Kairabah and incorporate that area in the locality of Yarrabilba.
Local government
Logan City
Additional information
The amendment was proposed to reduce confusion for residents, businesses, and emergency services by having a single locality name across the whole Yarrabilba Priority Development Area. Localities – often known as suburbs – are administrative boundaries that are essential for the creation of valid addresses that can be uniquely and clearly identified.
Alter the locality boundaries of Petrie and Kallangur.
Local government
Moreton Bay Regional
Additional information
This locality boundary amendment has been proposed to assist with the development and activation of The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area, by creating a sense of place and community cohesion. Localities – often known as suburbs – are administrative boundaries that are essential for the creation of valid addresses that can be uniquely and clearly identified.
Create and give a name to a new locality of Keswick Island.
Local government
Mackay Regional
Additional information
This proposal aimed to resolve residents' issues with obtaining valid addresses. Previously Keswick Island did not have an official locality, which caused problems with addressing. Localities – often known as suburbs – are administrative boundaries that are essential for the creation of valid addresses that can be uniquely and clearly identified.
Minor amendments to locality and suburb boundaries
Decisions listed below have been made in accordance with provisions of the Place Names Act 1994. Section 10 of the Act dispenses with the publication of a proposal if the action is unlikely to be of significant community interest, is of a minor or technical nature, or has already been subject to public consultation. Therefore, these decisions are effective from the date decided.
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Decision
To include Lots 21-23 on SP310650 into the locality of Upper Kandanga.
Additional Information
Decision corrects a boundary anomaly due to a realignment of cadastral boundaries.
Local government area
Gympie
Decided
12 March 2025
Decision
To include Lot 1 on RP806342 into the suburb of Stafford Heights.
Additional Information
Decision corrects a boundary anomaly as to mitigate potential addressing confusion which could adversely affect the delivery of essential and emergency services.
