Decision details

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council note the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Ride on 12 February 2025;

(B)      Council note the impact and legacy of the Freedom Ride as one of Australia’s most significant civil rights events;

(C)      Council approve a total expenditure of up to $135,300 (including GST) to deliver a program of events to mark the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Ride from the 2024/25 General Contingency Fund or savings from the City Life 2024/25 operating budget;

(D)      authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and administer any contracts with suitable supplier(s) relating to the events; and

(E)      Council note further details of the event will be shared with Council through the CEO Update.

Carried unanimously.

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