Change to laws and processes to reduce homelessness and housing supply

Principal petitioner: Benjamin Parkinson
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Number of valid signatures: 29

Petitions express the views of the Principal petitioner and may not represent the views of Council.

Homelessness is a growing issue in Logan City Council area.

While primarily the state government responsibility, the Council also has a responsibility to make decisions that benefit residents and could be used to make a positive difference.

Action required in response to this issue:

Call on Logan City Council to formally investigate ways they can relax local laws or provide support to make safe accommodation options available.

This could include, but not limited to:

  • Employing caretakers for known areas such as Tully Memorial Park and operating as a temporary caravan park with a view to improving ammenities, hygiene and safety.
  • Relaxing laws on people living in caravans / Tiny Homes on Wheels / Relocatable Homes on private property as a Secondary Dwelling - (Council Local Laws currently restrict to 180 days).
  • Clarifying and simplifying the ability to have multiple caravans / Tiny Homes on Wheels / Relocatable Homes / Camp Sites on Rural Residential and Rural properties without requiring a Caravan Park / Camping Ground Licence.

Note: Caravans and Tiny Homes on wheels have the ability to be moved during floods, allowing them to be in all flood zones including High Flow Areas.

These are all within Logan City Council ability to influence affordable housing supply in Logan City Council area.

Status of ePetition

Valid

Outcome

ePetition to be presented to the Ordinary Council meeting to be held on 16 September 2026. Outcome of the ePetition will be updated post meeting.

Stay tuned for the livestream of this meeting which will be available on Logan City Council’s YouTube channel.

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