2020 State Election Campaign
SUPERCHARGE THE REGION THAT HELPS SUPERCHARGE THE STATE
NWQROC's 2020 State Election Strategy continues our drive for fair government investment in our region and we will be on the campaign trail ahead of the election on 31 October 2020.
This State election and beyond, the Mayors, Councils and communities are asking political leaders to support the Northwest Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils’ vision:
“Making North West Queensland a region attractive for people and businesses to live, work and invest."
Making North West Queensland a region attractive for people and businesses to live, work and invest
Our Member Councils
News
2020 Wrap - Message from our Chair
17 December 2020
I’m sure we’re all looking forward to seeing the back of 2020 after a tough year for the entire world.
Despite the challenges, NWQROC and our member councils have been keeping up the advocacy for our region and counting our blessings.
News
Some good news in the Budget but opportunities missed to supercharge the North West to benefit all of Queensland
2 December 2020
Leaders from North West Queensland have welcomed some good news from the 2020 State Budget, but highlight the missed opportunities to invest in the North West as the State continues to face COVID-19 impacts and budget restoration.
The nine mayors of North West Queensland (NWQROC) have welcome commitments re-announced as part of the Budget that benefit the region and commend the Queensland Government for its support and approach during the pandemic.
News
CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO SUPERCHARGING NORTH WEST QUEENSLAND NEED A JUMPSTART
29 October 2020
The Mayors of North West Queensland have published a 2020 State Election Candidate Scorecard highlighting the responses received to their call to commit to “Supercharge the Region that Helps to Supercharge the State”.
The North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) wrote to each of the major parties and independent candidate contesting the election seeking a response on the priorities that will help communities across North West Queensland grow and prosper.
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Bluetooth beacons to spread safety messages in north-west Queensland
23 September 2020
Councils across north-west Queensland will soon use smart technology to communicate regional disaster risk after securing more than $50,000 through the 2020-21 Get Ready Queensland program.
Funding will be administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) and strengthens the Palaszczuk Government’s efforts to make Queensland the most disaster-resilient state in Australia.
Queensland Treasurer and Minister responsible for the QRA Cameron Dick said seven north-west councils are pooling their funding to purchase push notification beacons that will link to a new Get Ready North West Queensland app.
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NWQ: QLD'S SUPERCHARGED REGION READY TO HIT THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN TRAIL
14 August 2020
More than $5billion injected into the economy annually, industries that have survived (even grown!) during the COVID-19 pandemic, a region of lifters committed to growing not only their region, but sharing the benefits with the State – that’s worth investing in!
Today the eight councils of North West Queensland launched their 2020 Election Platform and will be calling on candidates to commit to its plan to supercharge the North West region and Queensland post-COVID and long-term.
WE ASKED LOCALS...about how they get ready and respond to natural disastersCarpentaria, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Flinders, McKinlay and Richmond councils have developed a new online resource www.GetReadyNWQ.com.au which will feature local content including videos recorded with people across the region. This is the first time our local councils have combined our efforts in this way, providing one central point, with an easy to remember URL that has links to all NWQ council’s websites, dashboards and social media accounts in addition to other useful resources like our videos. Whether you’re local or travelling to our region bookmark www.GetReadyNWQ.com.au so you can easily find the information when you need it.
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