Publications and reports

Budgets

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The 2025–2026 Budget was adopted by Isaac Regional Council on 30 June 2025.

Mayor’s message

This budget is about securing tomorrow, today.

Isaac communities are at the heart of everything we do. This year’s Budget reflects our drive to ensure they are strong, supported, and ready for the future.

We know families and businesses are doing it tough, and Council is feeling those same cost pressures. This year, we have had to set aside more than $6.5 million just to cover utilities and insurance. Despite those challenges, we have kept the general residential rates increase to 4.95 per cent and the total for rates and charges to 5.17 per cent. For 99.9 per cent of households, that means an increase of less than five dollars a week.

We have also committed $8.57 million in early payment discounts to help ease cost-of-living pressures for our community.

At the same time, it’s important we make strong investments where they matter most. That’s why we have committed $69.8 million for 110 infrastructure and roads projects.

Multi-year projects being delivered in 2025-26:

  • $10.2 million for early works on the Isaac Resources Excellence Precinct in Moranbah
  • $14.6 million to complete the Phillips Creek Bridge replacement on Saraji Road in Dysart
  • $2.8 million multi-year investment to finalise Stage 1 of the Nebo Showgrounds redevelopment.
  • $2 million multi-year partnership with Queensland Government to establish Country University Centres in Moranbah and Clermont
  • $1.6 million multi-year investment to finalise upgrades of Moranbah Early Learning Centre to increase capacity and take pressure off waitlists.

Key programs delivered in the 2025–26 financial year include:

  • $14.8 million for water, waste and wastewater upgrades
  • $3.85 million to resurface 119km of sealed roads
  • $3.46 million to re-sheet 35.6km of unsealed roads
  • $100,000 to Childcare Leadership Alliance to support recruitment of early childhood educators across Isaac.
  • $455,000 in leasing support to Isaac Not-For-Profit Childcare Centres
  • $473,000 in major grants and sponsorships to community groups and events across Isaac.
  • $300,000 to upgrade the selling pens and bull-ring seating at the Clermont Saleyards.
  • Council is also progressing planning for the Clermont Swimming Centre redevelopment, supported by a $3.2 million Queensland Government election commitment.

This Budget is about backing our communities and creating long-term opportunities. It is forward looking, balanced, and responsible.

We understand what matters most to the people who call the Isaac region home. That’s why this Budget prioritises investment in roads and infrastructure, affordable living, new industry opportunities, access to childcare and housing, and services that support our way of life. I want to thank our Councillors and staff for their commitment to getting the balance right, and our community for backing the region we all believe in.

 

Mayor Kelly Vea Vea
Isaac Regional Council


ARCHIVE

Budget_2024-25.pdf (PDF, 28MB)

Budget_2023-24.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

 (PDF, 2MB)Budget_2022-23.pdf(PDF, 5MB)

 (PDF, 5MB)Budget_2021_22.pdf(PDF, 35MB)

 (PDF, 35MB)Budget_2020_21.pdf(PDF, 12MB)

 (PDF, 12MB)Budget_2019_20.pdf(PDF, 18MB)

 (PDF, 18MB)Budget_2018_19.pdf(PDF, 4MB)

 (PDF, 4MB)Budget_2017_18.pdf(PDF, 6MB)

 (PDF, 6MB)Budget_2016_17.pdf(PDF, 6MB)

 (PDF, 6MB)Budget_2015_16.pdf(PDF, 8MB)

 (PDF, 8MB)Budget_2014_15.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

 (PDF, 3MB)Budget_2013_14.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

 (PDF, 3MB)Budget_2012_13.pdf(PDF, 653KB)

Corporate Plans

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Councillors adopted the revised 2023-2028 Corporate Plan on Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

ISAAC_Revised-2023-2028-CorporatePlan_Res-No-8957_27NOV2024_LOW-RES.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

ISAAC_Revised-2023-2028-CorporatePlan_Res-No-8957_27NOV2024.pdf(PDF, 32MB)

The document ensures residents’ priorities help shape future development of the region.

This plan is Council’s leading document to inform how we intend to lead, plan and deliver community and Council priorities over the next five years and beyond.

 

ISAAC_5YearCorporatePlan_2017_2022.pdf(PDF, 8MB) 

Mackay-Isaac-and-Whitsunday-Regional-Plan.pdf(PDF, 6MB)

ISAAC_2021_Corporate_Plan___Report_Card.pdf(PDF, 453KB)

ISAAC_Organisational_Development_Plan.pdf(PDF, 956KB)

ISAAC_Organisational_Development_Plan_Final_Close_Out_Report.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

Annual Operational Plans

Annual Reports

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The Annual Report provides an overview of what the Council has delivered to the community in the last financial year. It highlights our accomplishments and how well we've been doing.

This report describes Council’s progress and performance over the 2023-2024 financial year against the objectives of the Annual Operational Plan, Budget and the priorities of the 5 Year Corporate Plan. This is our report card to the community, our achievements, setbacks, opportunities, future direction and highlights.

Annual Report snapshot(PDF, 4MB)

The purpose of the snapshot is to describe Council's activities during 2023–24 at a glance.

Download the full Annual Report

Isaac Regional Council Annual Report 2023-2024 - Full Document - 27 NOV 2024. PDF(PDF, 7MB)

Adopted by Council on Wednesday, 27 November 2024            
Resolution #8935

This report is designed to meet our obligations under section 182 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and inform our stakeholders including residents, ratepayers, businesses, industry, employees, community groups and partnering government agencies. All care has been taken to ensure content is complete and accurate. However, Council does not guarantee it is without error.

Key sections of the Annual Report

PAST ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Audited Financial Statements

Independent Auditor's Report

Council’s Annual Report contains a summary of our independently Audited Financial Statements with the full Independent Auditor’s Report.

Audited Financial Statements(PDF, 4MB)

Controlled entities of Council during the reporting period were Isaac Affordable Housing Trust (IAHT) and Moranbah Early Learning Centre (MELC). 

The Financial Statements for these entities for the year ended 30 June 2024 are available below:

Your feedback is welcome

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