Council Voting Register for Meeting of 25 May 2026

Item A: Lord Mayoral Minute - Acknowledging the passing of Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon AO

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 1: Draft Quarterly Review Statement March 2026

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 2: Draft Submission NSW Statewide Community Participation Plan

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 3: Public Exhibition - draft Wollongong City-Wide Contribution Plan 2026

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 4: Public Exhibition - Risk Management Framework

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 5: Public Exhibition - Re-establishment of Alcohol Free Zones

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 6: Post Exhibition - Flinders Street, Wollongong - Precinct Urban Design Framework

Voted FOR:

Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

Cr Andrew Anthony

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 7: Post Exhibition - Flagstaff and Smiths Hill Forts Conservation Management Plan

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 8: Post Exhibition - West Dapto Minor Amendments Planning Proposal

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 9: Post Exhibition - Dogs on Beaches and Parks Policy

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn

Voted AGAINST:

Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 10: Policy Revocation - Property Addressing Policy

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 11: Withdrawal of Draft Planning Agreement - 344 Farmborough Road, Farmborough Heights

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 12: Botanic Garden Request for Proposals

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 13: Tender T1000237 - Self-Service Technology for Libraries

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 14: Tender T1000252 - Lease of Thirroul Beach Pavilion Cafe

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 15: Proposed Acquisition of Land for Road Purposes - Part Lot 1 DP 340683 (No 1-3) Reef Avenue, Wombarra

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 16: Proposed Grant of Right of Carriageway / Right of Access over Council Operational Land - Bulli Miners Cottage Site 200 Princes Highway Bulli to Former Denmark Hotel Site 202 Princes Highway Bulli

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 17: Proposed Dedication of Seventh Street, Scarborough, as Council Public Road

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 18: Appointment of Councillor Delegates to Committees and Reference Groups – Casual Vacancies

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 19: Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Annual Fees Payable to the Lord Mayor and Councillors

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 20: Returns of Disclosures of Pecuniary Interests - May 2026

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 21: March 2026 Financials

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 22: Statement of Investment - March 2026

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Ann Martin; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Not applicable: all Councillors in attendance voted.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker

Item 23: Question With Notice - Whale Retrieval and Removal

Voted FOR:

Cr Andrew Anthony; Cr David Brown; Cr Tania Brown; Cr Linda Campbell; Cr David Haden; Cr Dan Hayes; Cr Richard Martin; Cr Ryan Morris; Cr Thomas Quinn; Cr Deidre Stuart; Cr Jess Whittaker

Voted AGAINST:

No votes AGAINST were recorded.

In attendance but DID NOT VOTE:

Cr Ann Martin

During debate and prior to voting on Item 23, Councillor A Martin departed the meeting, the time being 8.07 pm. Cr A Martin did not return to the chamber prior to the conclusion of the meeting.

Leave of absence granted to Cr Docker.