Shaping the future of our region

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to urgently reverse his government’s decision to reject an application for a restocking allowance to support the agricultural industry to get back on its feet following the devastating North West Queensland floods.

Mayors from across the North West impacted by the disasters have joined with key industry groups AgForce and the Queensland Farmers Federation in a call to the Federal Government to not to turn its back on primary producers and communities when they need support the most.

If you live in the North West, or you have travelled through our part of the world, you know distance is our everyday reality. Hitting the road or taking a flight is part of life, business, education, health and work.

This week I was pleased to lead a delegation from the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils - taking our regional priorities directly to Canberra. Top of our agenda understandably was investment in recovery and building resilience across our region.  

Backed by a strong foundation in our Enabling Infrastructure Masterplan, we advocated for a stronger, more strategic approach to infrastructure investment, one that recognises the unique challenges of remote and regional Australia. We highlighted the lived experiences of our communities and made the case for long-term resilience, not just short-term fixes.