FAQs

Amending the locality boundaries of Petrie and Kallangur.

The locality change will assist with the development and activation of The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area, by creating a sense of place and community cohesion, resolving possible future issues with addressing and improving the provision of postal and emergency services in the area.

Public consultation was undertaken in accordance with the Place Names Act 1994 for a period of two months from 20 December 2024 to 21 February 2025. During the public consultation period, anyone (regardless of how they were impacted) could make a submission on the proposal.

Consultation has also occurred with City of Moreton Bay, Economic Development Queensland, Australia Post and Queensland Police Services.

On 21 March 2022, the City of Moreton Bay requested amendment of the locality boundaries of Petrie and Kallangur. The proposal will assist with the development and activation of The Mill at Moreton Bay Priority Development Area, by creating a sense of place and community cohesion, resolving possible future issues with addressing and improving the provision of postal and emergency services in the area.

The affected residents and businesses will be notified of the change by letter and will be required to update their address to recognise the change.

Consistent and accurate place names are the basis of a number of vital activities, including map production, communication services, population censuses and statistics, postal addresses, and emergency and postal services.

Because of this, Queensland follows strict place naming guidelines and processes. Place naming is primarily the responsibility of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development which administers the Place Names Act 1994.

Learn more through this step-by-step guide. (Suggesting a place name or boundary change | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au))

Place Names can also play an important role in the recognition of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander People’s culture and history. Many places across Queensland are derived from First Nations languages.

Please contact the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development via email at QldPlaceNames@resources.qld.gov.au  

Alternatively, call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or visit resources.qld.gov.au for more information.