Current proposals and decisions
Comment on a proposal
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
Proposal
To amend the suburb boundaries of Twin Waters and Pacific Paradise.
Local government area
Sunshine Coast
Additional information
This proposal aims to align the suburb boundaries of Twin Waters and Pacific Paradise to reflect the recent development approval for the extension of the Twin Waters community, minimising confusion for postal and emergency services for the new residents and businesses in the area.
See the place names proposal consultation page for more information or to make a submission
Proposed
1 May 2026
Closing date for comments
4 June 2026
Decided
Decision pending
Attachments
Proposal
To amend the locality boundary of Bells Creek and give the new locality the name of Aura Central.
Local government area
Sunshine Coast
Additional information
This proposal seeks to establish a new locality to formally recognise the central business district within the Caloundra South Priority Development Area (PDA), commonly referred to as "Aura," through an amendment to the existing boundary of Bells Creek.
See the place name proposal consultation page for more information or to make a submission.
Proposed
22 May 2026
Closing date for comments
26 June 2026
Decided
Decision pending
Attachments
Recent decisions
Proposal
To create the new locality of Napranum and alter the locality boundaries of Mission River.
Local government area
Napranum Aboriginal
Additional information
This proposal addresses community concerns around confusion with addressing in the provision of essential services.
See the place name consultation page for more information.
Proposed
28 November 2025
Closing date for comments
9 January 2026
Decided
24 April 2026
Attachments
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.
Proposal
To incorporate Lot 186 on RP34728 into the suburb of Wavell Heights.
Additional information
Decision prevents potential addressing confusion and property access issues.
Local government area
Brisbane
Decided
5 May 2026