Update: Outcomes of the Council Meeting 26 May 2026

As resolved by Council at its Ordinary Meeting 26 May 2026, the adoption of the Accredited Community Forums (ACF) Policy and Operating Model to replace the existing Community Consultative Bodies (CCBs) will be effective from 1 July 2026.

The resolution endorses the transition pathway for existing CCBs, including automatic ACF accreditation for the initial year, only. It also provides the remaining CCBs that have not yet achieved incorporation status with a grace period until 1 October 2026 to become incorporated. The resolution abolishes the existing Community Consultative Body (CCB) Guidelines as of 30 June 2026.

To view the full minutes and resolution, please click here.

To view the new Accredited Community Forum – Policy and Operating Model, please click here.