2020 State Election Campaign
Following the positive response and outcomes from our Federal Election Campaign, NWQROC is preparing its 2020 State Election Strategy. We are continuing our drive for fair government investment in our region and will hit the campaign trail once again 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
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Townsville Enterprise showcase vital NWQ region on epic road trip
26 June 2020
UNLOCK THE NORTH, PROGRESS THE STATE
Townsville Enterprise wrapped up a 1000-kilometre road trip this week, highlighting to its extensive national stakeholder base the importance of the North West to the future of Queensland.
Travelling from Townsville to Mount Isa, the North West Queensland road trip aimed to demonstrate how unlocking the value of the North West Minerals Province will drive new jobs and assist Queensland’s recovery post COVID-19.
Townsville Enterprise CEO Patricia O’Callaghan and Director of Policy and Investment Wayde Chiesa met with leaders from major mining operations including Ravenswood Gold, South32 Cannington mine, Incitec Pivot, MMG Dugald River and Glencore Mount Isa as well as local government representatives, regional chambers of commerce and community representatives along the corridor.
The decision to ‘hit the road’ comes after a recent Townsville Enterprise mining and resources round table where member feedback highlighted the need for Government policy and regulation reviews to free up red tape and fully develop the economic opportunities in the north west.
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Keep it Coming - Western Queensland COVID-19 recovery receives roads funding boostPost
24 June 2020
Members of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils have welcomed funding from the Australian and Queensland governments which will see up to $200 million in funding invested in vital roads projects across the region.
The announcement this week means that works on key inland corridors can get underway now and over the next six months, providing an immediate boost to our regional economies, business, industry and local jobs.
The funding ticks off many of the priority road projects across the region, improving safety conditions for all road users and providing better heavy vehicle access to key cattle, mining and agriculture industry infrastructure. Importantly, our tourism sector will benefit from more sealed roads as Queenslanders are encouraged to ‘go bush’ as part of COVID-19 recovery initiatives. A safe and seamless road network that connects our communities is absolutely critical to growing the tourism industry in Western Queensland.
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Western Queensland Councils welcome $25million Works for Queensland funding
4 June 2020
Members of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils have welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s latest COVID Works for Queensland program funding announcement which will see more than $25million allocated across the region.
This funding is part of the Queensland Government’s Economic Recovery Strategy which includes $200 million for a state-wide COVID Works for Queensland program to be delivered during 2020-21.
The Works for Queensland funds will deliver a significant boost to the Outback councils as they get back to business as usual following uncertain times and restrictions.
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North West ready to welcome back Queensland travellers
2 June 2020
Camping out and catching a barra, digging for dinosaur bones, visiting relatives across the North West and more, are all back on the cards for Queenslanders with further relaxing of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Mayors from the councils of North West Queensland have welcomed the latest announcement by the Premier, which has lifted restrictions on Queenslanders travelling within the state including overnight stays, from 1 June.
Mayor Jack Bawden, Chair of North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils said the North West region, together with Outback counterparts across the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils have been focused on ensuring their region remained COVID-19 free, while minimising impacts to communities and business.
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Key appointments for NWQ leaders - region in good hands
26 May 2020
North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils board has re-elected Carpentaria Shire Mayor Jack Bawden as its Chair. Elected as Deputy Chair is Flinders Shire Mayor Jane McNamara.
Cr McNamara will also represent North West Queensland following her election as Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Policy Executive for 2020-2024.
Richmond Shire Mayor John Wharton AM, has been re-elected as the Chair of the North West Queensland Regional Roads and Transport Group.
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Infrastructure and roads funding for local NWQ councils delivers welcome boost
22 May 2020
The mayors of North West Queensland (NWQROC) have welcomed the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program announcement which will see $4.9million invested across our local councils.
This funding adds further to the good news for our region following on from the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions announcement earlier this week.
NWQROC Chair Cr Jack Bawden said: “We thank the Commonwealth for this vital funding, in addition to advancing the Financial Assistance Grants - a move that will provide funding certainty to councils at this critical time.
“We also appreciate the allocative approach of these funding programs. This gives local councils better decision-making power that will ensure action is taken on current priorities for our areas.”
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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