AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 132
08 October 2018 at 10.00 AM
The Barramundi Discovery Centre, Karumba
1 Chairs Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
2 Apologies noted
3 Board Presentations
3.1 To be confirmed
4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes 4.1 Minutes of Meeting held on 13 August 2018 Pages 1-12
5 Business Arising from Previous Minutes: 13 August 2018
Minute # Action 2545 A copy of the presentation by Cummings Economics Complete to be distributed with the minutes 2546 The FNQROC Board resolved for each Council to table Complete Drought Appeal concepts to councilors/staff at next individual meetings, to gauge feedback to support either (a) combined fundraiser music festival, (b) individual events on a singular weekend, or (c) straight donation to agreed charity/organization 2546 ADD FNQROC Drought Appeal Initiatives to next See Item 8.1 FNQROC Board Agenda re outcomes of feedback 2527 + Mr Sydes to circulate Biosecurity Queensland written In progress / 2549 update (re Local Government Biosecurity Plans policy) Awaiting to board once received, or provide further update at written next board meeting response 2554 All councils to confirm early participation re Canberra Complete Delegation (17-20 September 2018) and Brisbane Delegation (15-19 October 2018) to assist with travel planning. 2554 All councils to review current Policy Briefs and provide Complete early advice in relation to any additional priorities/policies that need to be included at either State or Federal level. 2557 Ms Irvine to circulate a GBR Briefing Note and Complete proposed drafted letters to Government stating the FNROC position. 2564 All councils to confirm early participation re FNQROC Complete Board Meeting (7-9 October) to assist with travel planning
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 132 Monday, 08 October 2018 Page 1 of 3 6 Advocacy 6.1 Advocacy update from member Councils
6.2 Advocacy update from FNQROC
6.2.1 FNQROC Canberra Delegation (17-20 Sept ’18) Pages 13-37 Advocacy Summary Report 6.2.2 FNQROC Brisbane Delegation (15-17 Oct ‘18) Page 38 DRAFT Meeting Schedule Discussion re Briefing Notes and FNQROC hosted Cocktail Reception (17 Oct) 7 Strategic Operational Plan 7.1 Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program
7.2 FNQROC Regional Road Investment Strategy Briefing
8 Discussion Topics 8.1 Drought Appeal Initiatives and media opportunities via Brisbane Delegation Cocktail Reception (17 Oct) 9 Incoming/Outgoing Correspondence (23 July – 23 Sept 2018) 9.1 Incoming Letter of response from the Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP re FNQROC Strategic Priorities (DM #5873817)
9.2 Outgoing Letters of congratulations to incoming Morrison Ministry from FNQROC Chairman (Various) 10 FNQROC Policy Review
10.1 Nil to report
11 FNQROC Reports and MOUs
11.1 Nil to report 12 Financial Statements Pages 39-40 12.1 Profit & Loss Statement: Current FY to 01 Sept 2018 Page 41 12.2 Balance Sheet: Current FY to 01 Sept 2018 Page 42 12.3 Expenses to Budget
13 Meetings attended by FNQROC Executive Officer Page 43-44 Minutes of FNQROC Advisory Committee Meetings attended 14 between 23 July – 23 Sept 2018 14.1 FNQ Regional Asset Management Group (27/07/18) See FNQROC Website 14.2 FNQ RRTG Technical Committee Meeting (27/07/18) See FNQROC Website 14.3 FNQROC Planners Group Meeting (03/08/18) See FNQROC Website
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 132 Monday, 08 October 2018 Page 2 of 3 14.4 FNQ Regional Water Alliance Meeting (10/08/18) See FNQROC Website 14.5 FNQ RRTG Meeting (13/08/18) See FNQROC Website 14.6 FNQROC Regional Waste & Recycling Mtg (11/09/18) See FNQROC Website 14.7 FNQROC RRTG Technical Committee Mtg (13/09/18) See FNQROC Website 14.8 NAMAC (13/09/18) See FNQROC Website
15 Confidential Meeting Minutes (23 July – 23 Sept 2018) 15.1 2018/19 Regional Bitumen Resealing & Line Marking – Conf. Annex Contract Meeting No. 2 (09/08/18) Pages 1-9 15.2 2018/19 Regional Bitumen Resealing & Line Marking – Conf. Annex Contract Meeting No. 3 (14/09/18) Pages 10-18
16 LGAQ Policy Executive Update (Standing Item) To be tabled
17 General Business
17.1 Nil raised
18 Next Meeting Date Monday 10 December 2018 @ 10:00am to be held in Cairns
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MINUTES OF THE 131ST BOARD MEETING
MONDAY 13 August 2018
Cairns Regional Council, Disaster Management Centre, 61-79 Windara Street, WOREE
REPRESENTATIVES: Cr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council
Cr Jack Bawden, Mayor Carpentaria Shire Council
Cr John Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Deputy Chair Cr Peter Scott, Mayor Cook Shire Council
Cr Trevor Pickering, Mayor Croydon Shire Council
Cr Julia Leu, Mayor Douglas Shire Council
Cr Warren Devlin, Mayor Etheridge Shire Council
Cr Mary Brown, Deputy Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Cr June Pearson, Acting Mayor Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council
Chair Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council
Cr Joe Paronella, Mayor Tablelands Regional Council
Cr Desmond Tayley, Mayor Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
Cr Ross Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
CEO’S: Mr John Andrejic, CEO Cairns Regional Council
Ms Linda Cardew, CEO Cook Shire Council
Mr Bill Kerwin, CEO Croydon Shire Council
Mr Darryl Crees, Acting CEO Douglas Shire Council
Mr Norm Garsden, CEO Etheridge Shire Council
Mr Stephen Linnane, CEO Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council
Mr Peter Franks, CEO Mareeba Shire Council
Mr Justin Commons, CEO Tablelands Regional Council
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FNQROC STAFF: Ms Darlene Irvine Executive Officer
Mr Travis Sydes Natural Asset and Sustainability Coordinator
Mr Lachlan Rankine Regional Strategic Infrastructure Coordinator
Ms Amanda Hancock Procurement Coordinator
Ms Linda Richardson Office & Project Coordinator
OBSERVERS: Cr Jeff Baines Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Mr Bill Davis (Exec Director) Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Mr Gavin Hammond Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Cr Kim Graynor (Deputy Mayor) Croydon Shire Council
Cr Lenore Wyatt Mareeba Shire Council
APOLOGIES: Mr James Gott, CEO Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Cr Ramon Jayo, Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Mr Dan McKinlay, CEO Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Mr Mark Girard Queensland Treasury Corporation
Ms Diana Lollato Queensland Treasury Corporation
Mr Michael Rowland Weipa Town Authority
Ms Eileen Demaal-Hall, CEO Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
Mr Mike Hayward, CEO Carpentaria Shire Council
Ms Janelle Menzies, CEO Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
Mr James Stewart, Acting CEO Hinchinbrook Shire Council
INVITED GUESTS Mr Bill Cummings Cummings Economics
Mr Luke Hannan LGAQ
Mr Scott Britton LGAQ
2543 Chair’s Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The meeting commenced at 10:00am. Chair, Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council welcomed everyone to the meeting, including a welcome to Bill Davis, Executive Director CCRC and Linda Richardson, new Office and Project Coordinator, FNQROC.
Cr Gilmore acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today and paid respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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2544 Apologies and welcome to guests
As noted.
2545 Presentation – Mr Bill Cummings, Cummings Economics
The Chair introduced Mr Bill Cummings, Cummings Economics to provide a presentation on the NDRRA Funding Economic and Social Impact for the FNQROC Region.
Key points of the presentation:
Report Analysis split into two zones (Core and Remote) across 13 Councils Funding applied for council returns across 7 years 2010-2016, detailing total Funding $’s / Per SQ KM / per Capita. Analysis Results relating to: - Infrastructure affected (mainly roads and stream crossings) - Traffic flows (2014-15 estimated vehicle km’s million) - Estimated replacement cost 2014-15 (noting a 4% pa investment in keeping roads operational)
- Construction activity providing estimated 800 jobs pa (noted typo in presentation) - Operational impacts (Economic Efficiency and Impact) with 4 levels of impact including (a) Direct economic efficiency effects, (b) Direct impacts on economic activity in vulnerable industries, (c) “Flow on” impacts in rural towns and (d) Catalytic effects on activity.
- Vulnerable industries within remote zones impact primarily on agriculture, with some impact on mining and tourism. Vulnerable industries within core zones impact primarily on agriculture, with some impact on tourism.
- Brief of vulnerable groups including indigenous (low employment/incomes/vehicle ownership), Business owners (vulnerability around loss of income), Rural Workers (vulnerability to employment and income).
- Ability for LG to meet costs (Gross rates per LGA road km).
ACTION: A copy of the presentation will be distributed with the minutes.
2546 Presentation – Cr John Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council re Drought Appeal
The Chair introduced Cr John Kremastos, Mayor CCRC to provide a brief presentation on a FNQROC Drought Appeal proposal.
Key points of the presentation: In light of the recent donation made by Premier Palaszczuk to the Queensland Drought Appeal, Cr Kremastos proposed that the board give consideration to a FNQROC led initiative to assist those affected by the drought. The proposal centred on a FNQROC Music Festival concept, to be held as a combined event hosted by all 13 councils in one central location. Incorporate a big name act, supported by local acts. Proposed date in November 2018.
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Cost consideration to viability would include entertainment, transportation, logistics of equipment, toilets, etc. with NETT proceeds donated to the appeal. Noted that accommodation supply could be an issue, however an alternative option could be to camp out at the Showgrounds. Invitation can be extended to LGAQ and service clubs across the region to participate. A FNQROC hosted event would also provide a platform to change the landscape/outlook of the perception of Local Government within communities. Canvassing the idea today with the FNQROC Board to consider viability.
The Chair invited comments from the floor: Noted TRC recently raised approx. $80k across 3 events utilising local entertainment (keeping costs associated with big acts to a minimum). Extended support in relation to music industry contacts if required. Consideration to time of year with regards to logistical/attendee risks around inclement weather. Need strong lead in time to coordinate large events. Noted that this initiative could provide a platform to highlight the flow-on impact of drought to vulnerable small businesses within communities. Careful consideration to ensure viability, need an initiative which provides the best way to raise money, without incurring significant costs per council. Noted charitable events are often supported by in-kind support, keeping cost outlays low, with council efforts focussed on promotion. Consider linkages to LGAQ Better Councils, Better Communities program re added promotion/publicity campaign. Suggested as an alternative to one singular event, councils could consider hosting individual events locally but held on the same weekend across the region branded as a FNQROC Collective Fundraiser, feeding donations into one FNQROC pool. Suggested a per council contribution to one central organisation/charity (ie QCWA) could provide a platform to raise funds with minimal effort, but still provide a platform for FNQROC promotion / branding re LG perception. Suggested putting out a ROC challenge, although noted that many ROC’s are under resourced. In terms of principle, the concept to develop a FNQROC Drought Appeal combined initiative was supported by councils (subject to final individual council support) and the next step would be to focus on how, when and what we are going to do? Cr Kremastos offered to take the lead on the concept, with Cr Paronella offering to contribute to the initial investigations re viability of options.
RESOLUTION: The FNQROC Board resolved for each Council to table Drought Appeal concepts to councillors at their next individual meetings, to gauge feedback to support either (a) combined fundraiser music festival, (b) individual events on a singular weekend, or (c) straight donation to agreed charity/organisation. ACTION: ADD to next FNQROC Board Agenda re outcomes of feedback.
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2547 Confirmation of Minutes
MOVED: Cr Peter Scott SECOND: Cr Julia Leu That the minutes of the 130th FNQROC Board Meeting held on 18 June 2018 be confirmed.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
2548 Minute 2526 & 2513 –All Councils to review the briefing note on the proposed GBR position to be considered at the next FNQROC Board Meeting on 13 August 2018.
See Agenda Item 9.1 for further discussions.
2549 Minute 2527 – Mr Sydes to follow up with Biosecurity Queensland regarding the ability of Local Government Biosecurity Plans to be able to stipulate the obligations of state government agencies
In Progress / Awaiting Biosecurity Qld written update re policy.
ACTION: Mr Sydes to circulate Biosecurity Qld written update re policy to with board once received, or provide further update at next board meeting.
2550 Minute 2529 – All Councils to consider what briefs they would like to provide for the delegation (Cr Gilmore, Cr Scott and Cr Manning) to Brisbane in July.
See Agenda Item 6.2.1 re Advocacy Update.
2551 Minute 2542 – Ms Irvine to obtain further information re the TRC Boiled Water Notices and investigate further.
Ms Irvine provided an update, noting that a Water Alliance meeting was held on Friday 10th August and Brad Milligan, Manager for Environmental Health, Tropical Public Health Services spoke to this item, noting starting to make a resolution regarding interpretation and implementation towards health based targets.
2552 INVITED GUEST: MR MICHAEL HEALY MP, MEMBER FOR CAIRNS
Noted a late apology received from Mr Michael Healy MP, Member for Cairns. A 1:1 advocacy meeting has been scheduled to provide a briefing on FNQROC priorities for Monday 27th August.
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ADVOCACY
2553 Advocacy update from member Councils
Nil noted
2554 Advocacy update from FNQROC
Post FNQROC Brisbane Delegation (24-27 July 2018) Advocacy Summary Report tabled Noted very positive response so far and a good way to move forward with advocacy. Noted that the role and priorities of FNQROC are becoming known at a State level. Noted that all current Policy Briefs are available for viewing and will be circulated for review. Request for all councils to provide early advice of any alternative priorities and/or policies that need to be raise. Time sensitivity to the development of new Briefing Notes and providing adequate time for delegation members to fully understand specific issues. Request to confirm participation ASAP to assist with travel planning Pre FNQROC Canberra Delegation (17-20 Sept 2018) DRAFT Meeting Schedule / EOIs re Briefing Topics Delegation will be split into groups based on priority topics/themes, with every effort extended should a particular Minister wish to be met with. Requested early notification of participation and specific travel requirements to assist with logistics. Cr Gilmore noted that he will be travelling to Canberra this week and meeting with the Deputy Prime Minster and Anthony Albanese MP, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development to provide a brief on the Inland Queensland Roads Action Project (IQ- RAP), incorporating 28 councils. Thanked councillors for patience as we develop advocacy processes. ACTION: All councils to confirm early participation re Canberra Delegation (17-20 September 2018) and Brisbane Delegation (15-19 October 2018) to assist with travel planning.
ACTION: All councils to review current Policy Briefs and provide early advice in relation to any additional priorities/policies that need to be included at either a State or Federal level.
STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PLAN
2555 Animal Management and Wildlife Stewardship Policy Framework - Discussion Paper No. 24 re Outcomes of council consultation workshops
Mr Sydes tabled a Discussion Paper and provided a brief presentation regarding the outcomes of council consultation workshops around the Animal management and Wildlife Stewardship Policy Framework.
Key points of the presentation: Domestic Issues: Dogs, cats (nuisance, aggression and wandering) Wildlife/Native Issues: Flying Foxes, Crocodiles, Pigs (damage, nuisance and animal welfare) Responses via residential primarily
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- Survey results re current perspectives/perceptions within councils including the ability to positively influence community behaviour, positively engage in internal communications, have the required skills and tools to deliver positive outcomes, current understanding and commitment to improving outcomes and communities understanding their obligations. As a result of the survey the following 5 key recommendations have been identified: 1. Convening of a regional local laws technical working group; 2. Convening of a regional customer service AMWS forum and workshop; 3. FNQROC pursue a ‘no surprise’ policy agreement with relevant state departments acting in the AMWS space; 4. The outcomes of the regional Local Laws and Customer Service technical working group/forum/workshop are used to inform the development of a regional project proposal for a coordinated communication/behaviour change strategy. 5. FNQROC work with Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Yarrabah to initiate an animal management forum to address the specific requirements of ASC’s, their communities and the AMW program.
MOVED: Cr John Kremastos SECOND: Cr Joe Paronella The FNQROC Board endorsed the five recommendations in continuing to progress the Animal Management and Wildlife Stewardship Policy Framework namely:
1. Convening of a regional local laws technical working group; 2. Convening of a regional customer service AMWS forum and workshop; 3. FNQROC pursue a ‘no surprise’ policy agreement with relevant state departments acting in the AMWS space; 4. The outcomes of the regional Local Laws and Customer Service technical working group/forum/workshop are used to inform the development of a regional project proposal for a coordinated communication/behaviour change strategy. 5. FNQROC work with Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Yarrabah to initiate an animal management forum to address the specific requirements of ASC’s, their communities and the AMW program.
CARRIED
2556 FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy – Discussion Paper No. 23 re Request for Quotation Specification
Ms Irvine spoke to the discussion Paper re the Update on the development of the FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy (RRIS) - Request for Quotation Specification. Ms Irvine provided background information to the Board in relation to the endorsement of the recommendation by the FNQ Regional Road & Transport Group “That a Regional Investment Strategy is developed taking into consideration the FNQ Regional Transport Plan and the adopted FNQROC Strategic Goals”.
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It was noted that TMR had been part of the development of the RRIS (attending each of the RRTG TC meetings and included in email distributions where the RRIS was discussed) and at no point were concerns raised or identified. FNQROC endorsed the RRIS specification at its meeting 18th June. When resolution was sought at the RRTG meeting on the same day, TMR stated that they cannot encumber future Qld Government funding commitments and therefore cannot endorse any advocacy documents used by the RRTG or ROC. It was also noted that TMR had raised concerns regarding which roads should be included in the strategy. FNQROC has asked for clarity from TMR as to which roads they would be happy to include, noting that if both local and state roads regardless of hierarchy are not included it is not an integrated plan. TMR only wanted to include Local and State LRRS and did not support an advocacy document or indicative costs. It was noted that the RRIS was due to be released in June 2018 and has already be delayed by two (2) months through this process. Concerns raised that TMR delay tactics could impact future funding and opportunity for the region through the federal government. To not further stall the project and provide the FNQROC staff with clear direction, three (3) potential scenarios (see Discussion Paper - Section 3: FNQROC Future Steps) based on the outcome of the Road Alliance Board Meeting were tabled to the Board for consideration. It was noted that the FNQROC Executive Officer did not support Potential Outcome option 2b, but it was there for the board to consider.
The Chair invited comments from the floor: There were a number of topics discussed and as a result all agreed that any advocacy efforts need to be supported by an integrated plan to obtain a hearing and respect for what we are seeking. MOVED: Cr Peter Scott SECOND: Cr Warren Devlin That should the Road Alliance Board meeting to be held Thursday 16 August 2018 not make a decision or not conclude that a RRIS should be an integrated plan covering all road hierarchies, the FNQROC Board endorsed proceeding to call tenders for the development of the FNQ Regional Road Investment Strategy.
CARRIED
DISCUSSION TOPICS
2557 Briefing Note – GBR Positioning
Cr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council spoke to the Briefing Note within the agenda regarding the proposed GBR management going forward. It was noted that this is a ‘live’ document and has evolved since the first tabling (2 months ago). Attended a number of meetings with tourism/industry partners and there is no serious plan on the table which gives the confidence that the Government has a grasp on the severity of the problem. 2017 Deloitte Access Economics Report valued the GBR at $56b, generated $6.5b in revenue for the Queensland Government annually and provided support for 64,000 jobs. How much would you expect to reinvest back into any business annually to maintain operations? Budget currently set at $53m is too low. Need to establish a broader plan for the future.
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Negative impact on tourism for the region with global messaging that the reef is either dying or dead. Concerns that Tourism Australia and Tourism Qld are no longer focussing tourism campaigns on the reef, reinforcing this messaging. Queensland losing market share in tourism. State Government receiving collateral damage at present in relation to export reputation and tourism downfall. Noted GBRMP grossly underfunded and not competent (potential funding related). Concerns about funding extended to a body who will make ‘feel good’ statements about the reef, but going to have little impact to preserving. Critical for the protection of the GBR to determine the best reef management model moving into the future, either GBRMP, WTMA or combined to one body that looks after all World Heritage areas and properly funded. The Chair invited comments from the floor: Douglas Shire asked for an explanation to the reference in the Briefing Note “Failed leadership and management have left the future of the Reef exposed”. Questioning is this due to a lack of funding or is it a global impact (incl TNQ) due to ignoring global warming? Expressed concerns of the risk to dilute what is happening at WTMA. Whilst there may be difficulties with both WTMA and GBRMP (both important), a move towards a super-body may mean improved outcomes to the reef and landscape. Noted that the Briefing Note didn’t answer all the questions and requested more information before proceeding with a recommendation. Acknowledge that the GBR is in a bad shape at the moment, but not necessarily the result of bad management, however via natural disasters (two Cat. 5 Cyclones in 2 years). Concerns raised re the CRC Proposal stating the “whole current management system is a problem” but agree that FNQROC should have a position with an opportunity to factor in how the system currently is (and isn’t) working. Noted that the Chair of the Foundation Body is in Townsville this week and looking to engage. Asked if CRC had taken up this opportunity (CRC not aware of regional presence). Questioned the advocacy role of FNQROC in promoting the fact that the reef is still alive? (Noting that it is primarily the job of the Tourism industry (not councils) to promote). Suggested that FNQROC could advocate to influence on changing the structure and guide how money be spent once funds have been dispersed? It was suggested advocating for a body that controls and has power over all other bodies – overarching, ensuring reef protection across entire footprint (using WTMA as an example). Cairns Regional Council noted that they will be advocating to government (strongly with opposition), in conjunction with industry bodies. Noting the PM encourages innovation. Hope Vale raised concerns and requested a briefing to articulate the long term vision re the management of the reef and wet tropic regions. Etheridge Shire noted it is all about protecting the reef – outcomes should be recommendations to Federal / State governments, industry impacts and LG impacts. The Chair asked is it in our remit to say what to do and how to do it? Suggested appropriate for FNQROC to enter into the debate with some commentary re long term management and appropriate funding. ACTION: Ms Irvine to circulate a rewritten GBR Briefing Note taking into consideration discussions today and send out for member councils to review. The briefing note will then be sent with correspondence to Federal and State Governments and included in the briefs for Future delegations.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Noted
FNQROC POLICY REVIEW
Nil
FNQROC REPORTS AND MOU
Nil
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2558 Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets for EOFY and Financial YTD
MOVED: Cr Peter Scott SECOND: Cr Trevor Pickering That the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet Reports for the EOFY 30 June 2018 be accepted and the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Reports for the current financial year be accepted. CARRIED
ATTENDANCE & MINUTES OF MEETINGS
2559 Meetings Attending by Executive Officer (23 May – 25 July)
Noted
2560 FNQROC Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (23 May – 25 July)
Noted
2561 Confidential Meeting Minutes (23 May – 25 July)
Noted
Ms Hancock provided a brief on the current Procurement Project focussed on the development of a suite of regional procurement documents (12 councils currently working together, Carpentaria is undertaking this project with North West RRTG). Cairns Regional Council acting as the lead and then going out to all councils for review/feedback.
First document suite, Construct Only based on ASO4000, to be released end of July 2018/early August 2018 and series of training sessions (6) to be rolled out across the region. It’s important that all councils are engaged in this project, not only does it provide support and consistency between councils; Suppliers/Contractors have also expressed their desire to have consistency in contract documentation across the FNQROC region.
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LGAQ POLICY EXECUTIVE UPDATE
A copy of the LGAQ Policy Executive distributed prior to the meeting.
Mr Hannan provided a brief verbal update of the following key items, with other items accepted as noted in the tabled Update.
The Chair invited comments from the floor: Beyond Belcarra: Cr Scott noted that Nicole, LGAQ Integrity Officer welcomed any queries re Beyond Belcarra. Mr Hannan cautioned that any legal advice should be deferred to the Department. Cr Manning noted concerns around perceived ‘developer donations’ was making it difficult to host meetings with potential developers in the region. Waste Update: Mr Franks raised concerns relating LGAQ’s target of ‘zero waste to landfill’ by 2028, noting major difficulties to reach this target. Cr Gilmore commented that the target was particularly difficult for remote and rural regions. Concerns were raised that this target would put pressures on these councils. Reef Councils MIP: Cr Manning questioned if the consultation had scientific backing? Mr Hannan advised consultation had been undertaken with councils and GRMPA to determine the best outcomes (no one had been blocked out). Heavy Vehicle Update: Cr Scott asked that all members be aware of updated and responsibilities relating to the Chain of Responsibility. Ms Irvine noted that FNQROC had conducted training over the past 6 months with council staff relating to this matter.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2562 Invitation to the 2019 Asia Pacific Cities Forum (2019APCS) – 7-10 July 2019
Discussions re the opportunity to link the attendance of this forum, with a future scheduled Mayoral Advocacy delegation to be conducted during a sitting week in July 2019.
2563 LGAQ Submissions – For discussion
Not discussed.
2564 Next Meeting: 8TH October 2018 in Karumba commending @ 10:00am
Noted that logistics re transport/accommodation are underway and will be communicated closer to the date (departing Sunday/returning Tuesday). Need participation numbers to assist with travel planning.
ACTION: All councils to confirm early participation re FNQROC Board Meeting (7-9 October) to assist with travel planning.
Meeting Close: 12:51pm
…………………………………. Cr Tom Gilmore Chair
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ACTION ITEMS
Minute Action Responsible Person(s) Number
A copy of the presentation by Cummings Economics to be FNQROC 2545 distributed with the minutes. Ms Richardson
The FNQROC Board resolved for each Council to table Drought Appeal concepts to councillors/staff at next individual meetings, to gauge feedback to support either (a) combined 2546 fundraiser music festival, (b) individual events on a singular ALL COUNCILS weekend, or (c) straight donation to agreed charity/organisation.
ADD FNQROC Drought Appeal Initiatives to next FNQROC FNQROC 2546 Board Agenda re outcomes of feedback. Ms Richardson
Mr Sydes to circulate Biosecurity Qld written update re policy FNQROC 2549 to with board once received, or provide further update at next Mr Sydes board meeting. All councils to confirm early participation re Canberra Delegation (17-20 September 2018) and Brisbane Delegation 2554 ALL COUNCILS (15-19 October 2018) to assist with travel planning.
All councils to review current Policy Briefs and provide early advice in relation to any additional priorities/policies that 2554 ALL COUNCILS need to be included at either a State or Federal level.
Ms Irvine to circulate a GBR Briefing Note and proposed FNQROC 2557 drafted letters to Government stating the FNQROC position. Ms Irvine
All councils to confirm early participation re FNQROC Board 2564 Meeting (7-9 October) to assist with travel planning. ALL COUNCILS
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Strategic Economic Advocacy Update Report
State or Federal Federal
Date of Delegation 17-20 September 2018
Delegation Members Cr Gilmore, FNQROC Chair + Mayor Mareeba Cr Scott, FNQROC Deputy Chair + Mayor Cook Cr Manning, Mayor Cairns Cr Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Cr Paronella, Mayor Tablelands Cr Leu, Mayor Douglas Cr Devlin, Mayor Etheridge Cr Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah Cr Bawden, Mayor Carpentaria Cr Pickering, Mayor Croydon Mr Steven Linnane, CEO Hope Vale Ms Darlene Irvine, FNQROC Executive Officer
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Portfolio Shadow Minister for Rural and Regional Australia Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering and Bawden
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Water Security for the Region IQ-RAP - good project and discussing further Discussion Summary with Hon Anthony Albanese MP Good overview of Gilbert River Irrigation Scheme + highlighted Tablelands Irrigation Project Spoke about Gulf Roads and Hann Highway Discussed the need for reliable power and the infrastructure for power Discussed Fibre Optic Project Discussed Live cattle exports - assured us it’s all
#5825201 013 good and they are not looking at ceasing them, however looking at putting a stop to Sheep exports. New system Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP) will replace ESCAS (existing protocols but there are problems with it)
Follow Up Actions Send thank-you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Jason Clare MP Shadow Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Portfolio Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos, Scott, Andrews Mr Linnane
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Water Security for the Region
Additional Attendees Ben (Advisor) Discussed Bruce Hwy extension Discussion Summary Ageing Infrastructure
Northern Australia implementation - ALP have intentions to do an update of the White paper. Blockage between Canberra and Brisbane Yarrabah and Hope Vale housing issue - skilled
up - labor hope to have an announcement about this in the near future. Banks reluctant to lend in our region. Not recognizing local government elected representatives and Fed and State going to non-elected individuals/organisation for consultation rather than LG’s.
Follow Up Actions Send FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy Thank you letter from Chair with specific invitation to visit the region. Explore suggestion to showcasing the region at a dinner etc. (i.e. Showcasing the North (NT) which is happening in parliament tonight and a variation of the planned FNQROC cocktail function in Brisbane)
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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Patrick Dodson Shadow Assistant Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Portfolio Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Delegation Members Cr’s Scott, Andrews and Mr Linnane
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ TCICA Social Housing – Yarrabah and NPRH Cooktown 2020
Additional Attendees Mr Kevin Keith (Advisor) Meeting limited to 10 minutes with key discussions on Discussion Summary the above-mentioned topics, plus land tenure.
Senator keen to attend a future TCICA meeting.
Follow Up Actions Cr Peter Scott as secretariat of TCICA to invite Senator Dodson to a future meeting. Send thank you letter from Chair.
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt Portfolio
Delegation Members Cr’s Leu, Kremastos, Scott, Andrews, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden, Paronella Mr Linnane and Ms Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Delegation Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ FAGS - directed us to continue discussions with Discussion Summary Hon Michael McCormack MP
Member raised Gilbert river progression Side stepped new 10-year program for NAPRH focused on annual allocation to the state to be used for this. Non-remote communities of Cherbourg, Yarrabah and Torres council will be included in any new program.
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015 Requested Housing and Growth figures from the State, but these have not been provided to date. $3.7 billion roads allocation - want designs and costings for SMITHFIELD bypass, Kuranda, Cairns port dredging and further PDR work. Asked for a costing on the Jardine Bridge as well. Noted that Aged care funding is available Cooktown 2020 – the Member has spoken to the Prime Minister who is a history buff and the PM wants to visit Cooktown. Funding application is being assessed. Cr Scott asked the Member to match the State funding for 2020, David Kempton (RDA Chair) should be following this up.
Follow Up Actions Continue discussions re FAGs with Hon McCormack MP as directed by Member. Follow up opportunity for Prime Minister to be part of Cooktown 2020 and Cr Scott to follow up RDA Chair re matched funding. Send costings and designs for road works, including Jardine Bridge. Send thank you letter from Chair.
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Minister Michael McCormack MP Deputy Prime Minister Portfolio Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden, Leu
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Mossman Mill / Sugar Mill
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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016 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Bill Shorten MP Leader of the Opposition Portfolio Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Additional Attendees Mr Guy Ragen, Policy Adviser
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Kremastos, Scott, Andrews Mr Linnane / Ms Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ TCICA Social Housing – Yarrabah and NPRH Cooktown 2020 FNQ RRIS complimentary to IQRAP Discussion Summary Social housing
NAPARI -they will match the State and Labor will support LNP on NAPARI FAGS - can’t sit there and say they’ll go to 1% but they do support an increase. What they need are our priorities - what we are currently doing is the right thing. Hon Shorten MP is interested in regional airports, noting Mundoo needs an extension - needs to be put on a FNQROC wish list. ALP is looking at the NAIF concept and developing something different.
Follow Up Actions Develop brief on regional airports (Mundoo extension) Send thank you letter from Chair
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017 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Pat Conroy MP Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure Portfolio Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Kremastos
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Water and Energy Security FNQROC region Discussion Summary GBR
Infrastructure and tourism spend FAGs Renewable energy opportunities
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Ms Lisa Chesters MP Shadow Assistant Minister for Workplace Relations Portfolio Shadow Assistant Minister for Rural & Regional Australia Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden and Leu and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Overview of FNQROC Discussion Summary
Discussed Roads, Water and Communications Ms Chester asked if we have done any economic modelling of these. We advised we are working on this now, including the FNQ regional roads investment strategy
Overview of FNQ Region Ms Chester confirmed her knowledge of the region and her focus on workforce development in agriculture, delivery of services, including cost factors and strategies to get the population to stay
Overview of TRC
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018 overview of agriculture and cattle fattening
Agreed water storage is an issue, discussed Tablelands Irrigation project
Overview of Croydon
300 people and the size of Tasmania (500 people per week during tourist season) 30km of single lane bitumen and single lane bridge at the Gilbert Live cattle exports Ms Chested noted that we should thank Hon Snowden MP as we will now never see a ban on live cattle exports again)
Overview of Douglas
Discussed potential closure of Mossman Mill, new proposal and the impact on the community if it does close Lisa advised Labor has 2 funding opportunities available if elected (around Food and Fibre manufacturing). Ms Chester advised Cr Leu to approach Senator Carr and Mr Mark Buttler MP to try and get a commitment from Labor and then ask LNP to match it. Ms Chester will send undying information to Cr Leu.
Overview of Carpentaria
Norm Anton to Karumba fibre optic - looking for $1mil. Ms Chester will provide Briefing Note on Karumba Fibre Optic to Mr Steven Jones MP who had to cancel today’s meeting due to unforeseen circumstances. Labor has a fund focused on fishing for the upgrade of facilities etc.
Follow Up Actions Cr Leu to approach Hon Mark Butler MP, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy and Senator the Hon Kim Carr to get a commitment from Labor and then ask LNP to match. (Ms Chester to provide info). Ensure briefing note re Karumba Fibre Optic supplied to Mr Stephen Jones MP, Shadow Minister for Regional Communications + Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government. Send thank you letter from Chair.
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019 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Minister Peter Dutton MP Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration and Portfolio Border Protection Delegation Members Cr’s Scott, Andrews and Mr Linnane D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Additional Attendees Advisor (Sandy) Overview of the region and why we are all here Discussion Summary Overview of FNQ RRIS and communication blackspots Discussed Mossman Sugar Mill proposal Discussed FAGS and reasoning
NAPHA - impact on Yarrabah, Cherbourg and Torres housing and not being considered remote. Highlighted two (2) issues to take to the Prime Minister. (1) needs to be a 10-year program not year to year and (2) Include Yarrabah, Cherbourg and Torres.
51st battalion in Cairns is recruiting indigenous which is congratulated. Advancing surveillance up North using indigenous areas is also great. Capacity for Defence in Weipa.
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Shayne Neumann MP Shadow Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Portfolio
Delegation Members Cr’s Scott, Andrews and Mr Linnane
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Cape specific border protection issues
Additional Attendees Jesse Northfield, Chief of Staff FAGS - supportive of 1% increase Discussion Summary Indigenous LG - supportive of capacity building
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020 NAPRHI - supportive - minimum 5-year commitment and should be inclusive of non- remote regions (Yarrabah, Cherbourg, Torres) Border Security - Keen on traditional owner rangers and Weipa Naval Base
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Mark Butler MP
Portfolio Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore Manning, Kremastos and Leu
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Water and Energy Security for the Region
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator David Fawcett
Portfolio Assistant Minister for Defence
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Vast amount of work is done in the committees Discussion Summary - don’t look at question time and think that is how it is. Spoke about Defence in Cairns and port expansion FAGS - his response is that 1%of the pie 20 years ago is significantly more than 1%of the pie today - perhaps look at the $value. Discussed Mossman Mill project
Follow Up Actions Send information re Cairns and PNG Rugby, as may be
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021 linkages with Defence industry. Send thank you letter from Chair, including open invitation to visit the region
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Chris Bowen MP
Portfolio Shadow Treasurer
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Discussion Summary Provided Cassowary overview and the impact of panama TR4, particularly on the Banana industry FAGS Mossman Mill Project GBR (ALP will take back whatever funding hasn’t been committed and invest it into the GBR in other ways) HMAS Cairns Cardstone project Nullinga Dam project Shaping Cairns Cairns Gallery Precinct Labor will have NAIF for tourism Infrastructure
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Warren Snowdon MP Shadow Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health Portfolio Shadow Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Shadow Assistant Minister for External Territories Shadow Assistant Minster for the Centenary of ANZAC Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden, Scott, and Andrews + Mr Steve Linnane
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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022 Agreed to attend if possible the joint meeting of Discussion Summary ROC and the Torres Councils when arranged. Spoke in support re the need for better infrastructure – Roads, Water etc.
Very interested in our ROC and asked the right questions. Very much in favor of IQ-RAP and developing North Australia. Discussed Nullinga Dam, Gilbert Dam, Tableland Irrigation Project, Water Security for the region, Normanton to Karumba tele communication, and Beef Road funding (Ootan Road). Follow Up Actions Thank you letter from Chair, including invitation to future FNQROC meetings.
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Tony Burke MP
Portfolio Shadow Minister for Environment & Water
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden, Scott and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Water Security for the Region Yellow Crazy Ants Urban Reef Rivers (Requested by MP Discussed Nullinga Dam Discussion Summary CSIRO report on Mitchell catchment
Gilbert River irrigation scheme Gilbert River Bridge Tourist impacts on infrastructure on the likes of Georgetown and Croydon. Croydon pop is 300, however they get 300 tourists a night during tourist season and they need to provide infrastructure to support them. Road network in the region Use of river ports for container freight (i.e. Weipa)
Summary points from Shadow Minister:
Never been more approvals (value) than when ALP was in government LNP haven’t built a dam, but ALP has (look at Tasmania)
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023 Cape York world heritage- entirety is not their intention, ALP only looking at a small area.
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan MP
Additional Attendees Ms Anne Stunzner, Senior Advisor Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Portfolio
Delegation Members ALL MAYORS + Mr S Linnane and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Provided an overview of the FNQROC region and key Discussion Summary priorities as outlined above.
Roads
ROSI consultations in TOWNSVILLE (Oct/Nov) need to put roads forward by all, including FNQROC priority roads. Keen to get ROSI allocated. Invitation to be extended to D Irvine. Discussions re Kuranda range road, Gulf Development Road, Ootann Road and Gilbert River bridge Infrastructure Australia doing a review - need to get our priorities included in this review. 80/20 - councils struggle to match the 20% particularly smaller councils (Canavan suggested getting the State to contribute the 20% if it is a road). FNQROC questioned if we need to keep pushing the PDF? Minister’s office to advise further. Extension of the national highway
Water: CSIRO study into Mitchell Catchment - nation building projects Nullinga Dam coming to end of business case, hoping the report will be released soon for funding. Tablelands irrigation project Johnstone river diversion 1-2km pipeline - no costings - need to do feasibility study.
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024 Gilbert River Irrigation Project Lakeland Northern water fund is exhausted; Minister is trying to get this replenished. Loan facility is still available. Story re ABS value on agriculture - study in central highlands discovered the study was out by 85% ($1.5b vs $47b)
Mossman Mill Proposal - Minister is aware. They are currently assessing Building Better Regions shortlist, but they don’t make the final decision. Should consider going through NAIF.
Cassowary Coast - diversification and developed strategies to do this, tourism, world rafting championships May 2019
Energy - Cardstone Project. Minister is concerned that FNQ doesn’t have base load power. What he wants to see are generational projects - if we can’t produce cheap energy we can lift manufacturing. PNG hydro project (Fred Moule) wants to generate there and send to Australia. Cobalt and Nickel are burgeoning. Cr Bawden spoke about our transmission infrastructure is substandard.
Yarrabah Projects - Cr Andrews spoke about the Yarrabah jetty, tourism, Safety of the range (Yarrabah) Road and social housing.
TCICA and its legitimacy
Hope Vale - Hope Vale social housing and digital connectivity - 2 megabits/sec in council, 1300 people and 34megsbits per second. Tried twice with Building Better Regions.
Northern Australia Having difficulty with Queensland State Government - have been rolling out projects in NT and WA but not Qld.
Minister is getting frustrated with the negativity around Northern Australia white paper and delivery, noting it is a 30-year plan and some projects have been actioned:
Hann Highway PDR Others Obtained $1.5bil of the $3.5bil for ROSI (Southern counterparts are not happy about this).
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025 Queensland Native Vegetation laws are a big frustration. Follow Up Actions Follow up Anne Stunzner to obtain invite to ROSI Consultation in Townsville for Darlene to attend (Oct/Nov) Follow up Anne Stunzner re Infrastructure Australia Audit to ensure FNQROC priorities are included. Follow up Anne Stunzner re Johnstone Diversion Pipeline federal information and have sent to Cr Paronella. Follow up Anne Stunzner to see if FNQROC need to continue to push PDR Cr Scott to send Anne Stunzner information relating to sea freight costs.
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Anthony Albanese MP Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Portfolio Regional Development Shadow Minister for Tourism Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Manning, Leu, Kremastos, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden, Paronella and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Management of GBR into the Future Cairns specific projects
Additional Attendees Phoebe (Adviser)
Discussion Summary Discussion re: FNQ RRIS FAGS Mossman Mill proposal (Shadow Minister advised he would try to progress announcements / decisions) Shadow Minister will be in cairns 8-9 October GBR and indigenous involvement Normanton to Karumba fibre optic project Gilbert river irrigation project Cairns gallery precinct Cardstone project Cairns Port master plan Nullinga dam Gilbert river bridge and gulf development road
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026 Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair Send Briefing Notes to Phoebe Follow up Shadow Minister re Mossman Mill Follow up further engagement with Shadow Minister whilst in Cairns 8-9 October – invite to Board meeting.
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Lachlan Hunter Communications Adviser to Senator McKenzie, Minister Portfolio for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and De-centralisation Additional Attendees Mr Simon Furey, Adviser
Ms Catherine Bergin, Chief of Staff
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden and Kremastos D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistant Grants Digital Connectivity Normanton to Karumba Fibre Optic Project Regional Communications (other topics within the Minister’s portfolio can be raised and Lachlan will take to the Minister)
Additional Attendees Minister may join meeting if time allows Round 4 blackspot announced. LG, State Government Discussion Summary to upload black spots into spreadsheet. State has to be supportive as well. NBN Sky-muster not working.
Government services good to use to understand network issues.
Mobile black spot in Gilbert (Round 1) - huge money invested but only 2-3km radius and in a ‘hole’. Lachlan advises it should be 35km radius and would like the information on this one to be sent to him.
$10mil provided for dam (Forsyth to Georgetown) will pay for fibre optic while they are doing the works but Telstra says no, it won’t use it. Answer, engage with NBN as well.
Any tower build issues send to Lachlan, they want to know; especially if they can use existing Infrastructure but want to build another.
VAST commonwealth funding will continue and include
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027 addition HD. Only 2 issues identified - problem for hotels (as they need one for each room and they blew up in a lightning storm). Lightening issue can be sorted through special arrangements just need details of this and send to Lachlan.
TULLY Multiuser Sporting Complex $500,000 application Johnston River Revitalisation Program - funding for study. Cr Devlin to send to Lachlan Hunter details about Follow Up Actions Gilbert box and location an issue with VAST boxes.
ALL Mayors to advise Lachlan Hunter if your region is having tower issues (i.e. new tower when existing Infrastructure could be used or the telco is being difficult).
Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Richard Marles MP
Portfolio Shadow Minister for Defence
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Cairns Defence interests Introduction to FNQROC and region Discussion Summary FAGs
Asked about Advance Cairns relationship Ports and Defence in Cairns In the diary for him to come up to Cairns (Nov) The Pacific has come back into vogue - he asked about our relationship with PNG Discussion re PNG League Cairns is a huge part of the PNG Story Likely Cairns will be used as a base for APEC
Follow Up Actions Thank you letter from Chair Follow up engagement opportunity with Shadow Minister for November 2018. Opportunities for Economic Development focused around APEC base.
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028 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Matt Williams (Adviser to Minister Birmingham)
Portfolio Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Manning and Kremastos
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Management of the GBR into the Future
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Assistant Minister Michelle Landry MP
Portfolio Assistant Minister for Children and Families
Delegation Members Cr’s Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Local stories form remote Qld
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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029 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Anthony Chisholm
Portfolio Queensland Senator
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ FAGS Discussion Summary Roads Feral pigs through senate yesterday Senator expects to be in the region in October GBR Management Mossman Mill Project - funding application in but timing of advice for 1st round EOI has been pushed out likely due to election the project needs support earlier than this. Is there any other funding? Senator will work with Cr Leu to put some pressure on Shadows to get the government to act.
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair. Follow up opportunity to engage in October in region. Cr Leu to follow up with Senator re Mossman Mill project.
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Stephen Jones MP Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Portfolio Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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030 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Claire Moore Shadow Minister for International Development and the Portfolio Pacific Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Cairns and Cassowary specific issues / opportunities FAGS - Senator understands Councils don’t have the Discussion Summary rates base and suggested it would be good to build relationship with Hon Mark Butler MP.
Water security - important and impacts on community when allocation to agriculture reduces by 50%
Mossman Mill proposal - alternative funding avenues; Senators advice is to focus on Joel Fitzgibbon MP as Shadow.
Panama t4 and world rafting championships 2019
Cooktown 2020 event - Senator is happy to support
Linkages to PNG and Vanuatu.
Senator is concerned about Backpackers being forced into country areas for visas but acknowledged our region was a bad place for this.
Senator advised the support networks in our region were good. Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair. Follow up Joel Fitzgibbon re Mossman Mill as suggested by Senator. Cr Scott to invite Senator to Cooktown 2020 event.
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031 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Murray Watt
Portfolio Senator for Queensland
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ FAGS Discussion Summary 20% contribution to funding grants - inability for small councils to contribute 20% for big projects Nullinga dam Tablelands irrigation project Gilbert river irrigation project Genex The senator has been trying to get to an FNQROC meeting Will have a senator in NQ after the next
elections
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair and extend invitation to attend FNQROC meeting.
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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Nigel Scullion MP
Portfolio Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Delegation Members Cr’s Scott, Andrews and Mr Linnane
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ TCICA Social Housing – Yarrabah and NPRH Cooktown 2020
FNQROC ROI Discussion Summary TCICA alignment with FNQROC Support of LG NAPHARI - LGAQ has information $140m in forward payment - State has until 2020 NAHA has 10%
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair Follow up Minister re brief to FNQROC re NAPHARI
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Steve Irons MP
Portfolio Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
Delegation Members Cr Scott, Cr Andrews, Mr LInnane
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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033 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans Affairs Portfolio Minister for Defence Personnel Deputy Leader of the House Delegation Members Cr Manning, Cr Leu, Cr Kremastos
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Discussion Summary Future of HMAS Cairns as a base and Cairns as the ideal location for Defence families Tourism and sugar industry Mossman Sugar mill funding FAGS Importance of road investment to tourism and economic development Minister suggested the region shouldn’t be worried about funding in Defence
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Minister Angus Taylor MP
Portfolio Minister for Energy
Delegation Members Cr Manning + Cr Kremastos
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ Water & Energy Security for the Region
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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034 Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann
Portfolio Minister for Finance & Public Service
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden, Scott and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Additional Attendees Catherine (Advisor)
Discussion Summary Normanton to Karumba fibre optic Project Gulf development road and Gilbert river bridge FAGS Gilbert River Irrigation Project Roads and impact on cattle, produce and efficiency TCICA - Palmer futures, NAPHARI, need to support and encourage indigenous LG not erode. Beef roads funding 80/20 funding and impact on smaller councils to provide 20% on big projects ROSI Kuranda range road
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair Send details on Gulf Development Road and Gilbert River bridge (if possible, include turnover details that Hon Warren Entsch MP spoke about)
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Simon Frost, Senior Advisor to Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, Treasurer
Portfolio Treasurer
Delegation Members Cr Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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035 Mr Simon Frost is a new addition to the team Discussion Summary Introduction to FNQROC and 5 priority areas FAGS Gilbert River Irrigation Project Mitchell River Supporting infrastructure – roads and water Digital connectivity IQRAP Normanton to Karumba Fibre Optic Project Our dependency on water and changing climate having an impact on water storage. Nullinga Dam Tablelands Irrigation Project Noted that need to see the region for themselves and will work with Hon Frydenberg’s office to arrange
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair Follow up with invitation for Mr Frost and Hon Frydenberg to visit region and engage with FNQROC.
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Mark Butler MP
Portfolio Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Delegation Members Cr Gilmore, Manning, Kremastas and D Irvine
Proposed Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Financial Assistance Grants Digital Connectivity Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Additional Attendees Tom Skladdzrien (Advisor) Energy Discussion Summary Tourism GBR Cardstone Project
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair Cr Gilmore to send Briefing Note re Cardstone project
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FNQROC COUNCIL SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING
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037 Monday 15th October TBA TRAVEL TO BNE Tuesday 16th October Time Meeting Room # Meeting Description Portfolio Attending Mayors Topics for discussion On the day contact Comments
Workshop - Electral Reform and future amendments to 9.00am - 10.00am TBC Mr Tim Dunn Snr Policy Advisor re Balcarra All Balcarra TBC Tim Dunn 07 3452 6743
12:00-12:30PM LUNCH BREAK
Shadow Minister for Employment and Small Business May be required to speak in the chamber on 12:30pm - 1:00pm Room 5.04 Ms Fiona Simpson MP Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Development Robyn Dawes (07) 5406 7100 short notice and therefore may have to cancel Shadow Minister for State Development, 1:00pm - 1:30pm Room TBA Mr Andrew Powell MP Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning NO MEETINGS Return to Annex Foyer
COMBINED MEETING WITH DEPUTY Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal PREMIER AND MINISTER HINCHLIFFE MP Hon Jackie Trad MP and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Genevieve Newton Return to Parliamentary Annex Foyer and advise 07 3719 7577 now attending meeting with Minister 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A.31 Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP Minsiter for LG, Racing and Multicultural Affairs ALL MAYORS [email protected] HINCHLIFFE and Genevieve will collect. Sophie Farruggio Mr Minnikin will escort Mayors from A.31 to new 3:00pm - 3:30pm Room TBA Mr Steve Minnikin MP Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads ALL MAYORS 07 3914 9100 meeting room Room 5.30 Gai Duffy 3719 7315 Mtg room booked - all mayors can attend mtg 4:30pm-5:00pm Parliamentary Annexe Hon Mark Bailey MP Minister for Transport and Main Roads ALL MAYORS [email protected] with Minister Bailey, advisors and dept reps
Wednesday 17th October Time Meeting Room # Meeting Description Portfolio Topics for discussion On the day contact Comments
Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Cheryl Packer Development and Minister for the Commonwealth 07 3719 7530 11:30am - 12:15pm Room TBA Hon Kate Jones MP Games ALL MAYORS [email protected] Mtg room booked for all Mayors Shadow Minister for Environment, Science and the GBR GBR Eco-Tourism 12:30pm - 1:00pm Mr David Crisafulli MP Shadow Minister for Tourism Split Group Geo Trails TRANSFER QUICKLY TO MEETING ROOM A.31 (Meeting will include working luncheon with local MPs) Hon Curtis Pitt MP Member for Mulgrave Hon Craig Crawford MP Member for Barron River Mr Michael Healy MP Member for Cairns 1:10-2:00pm A.31 Ms Cynthia Lui MP Member for Cook ALL MAYORS Elly INCLUDING LIGHT LUNCHEON
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for 2.00-2.30pm A.35 Hon Mick de Brenni MP Digital Technology and Minister for Sport Split Group Shadow Minister for Housing & Public Works, Shadow 2:15-2:45pm Room TBA Mr Michael Hart MP Minister for Energy and Shadow Minister for Innovation Split Group Shadow& Digital AssistantEconomy Minister for State Development Donna McMah Happy for other MPs to be included in this 2:30-3:00pm Room TBA Mr David Batt MP 07 4111 3100 meeting Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Amanda Chiv Room 5.04 Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts 07 3719 7153 Level 5 / Parliamentary [email protected] 3.00-3.00pm Annex Hon Leeanne Enoch MP GBR Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Eco-Tourism 3:30pm - 4:00pm Room 5.01A Brent Mickelberg MP Development Geo Trails Ms Deb Frecklington MP Leader of the Opposition Mr Tim Mander MP Deputy Leader of the Opposition/Shadow Treasurer Room 5.30 Mr Dale Last MP Shadow Minister for Northern Queensland Stephanie Miles Awaiting confirmation that ALL members can join 4:15pm - 4:45pm Parliamentary Annex Ms Ann Leahy MP Shadow Minister for Local Govt ALL MAYORS 0401 022 681 this meeting 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:45pm - 6:00pm NO APPOINTMENTS - EVENT SETUP FINALISATION AND READY TO MEET & GREET GUESTS 6:00pm - 7:30pm FNQROC COCKTAIL RECEPTION COMMENCES Thursday 18th October Time Meeting Room # Meeting Description Portfolio Topics for discussion On the day contact Comments
Workshop - Electral Reform and future amendments to 9.00am - 10.00am TBC Mr Tim Dunn Snr Policy Advisor re Balcarra All Balcarra TBC Tim Dunn 07 3452 6743
12:00PM - 1:00PM NO MORE APMTS TRAVEL TO AIRPORT 2:10pm - 4:35pm TRAVEL TO CNS
038 Profit and Loss Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 For the period 1 July 2018 to 1 September 2018 1 JUL-1 SEP 2018
Trading Income FNQROC FNQROC: Annual Contribution 459,747.00 Total FNQROC 459,747.00
Regional Procurement Group Regional Procurement: Annual Procurement Contribution 150,000.00 Total Regional Procurement Group 150,000.00
Total Trading Income 609,747.00
Gross Profit 609,747.00
Other Income Interest Income 950.35 Total Other Income 950.35
Operating Expenses Bank Service Charges 226.67
FNQROC FNQROC: Subscription/membership 14,306.36 FNQROC: Mayoral delegations - accommodation, meals, travel expenses 3,952.88 FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Registration Fees 2,050.56 FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 1,149.73 FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 540.69 FNQROC: Mobile Phone Expenses 220.26 FNQROC: Salaries 38,072.13 FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses 1,451.22 FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses:Website 58.00 FNQROC: Vehicle Expenses 2,831.78 FNQROC: Miscellaneous expenses 42.14 FNQROC: RMCN reimbursement expenses (software subscription) (100.00) Total FNQROC 64,575.75
Infrastructure Infrastructure: Salaries 23,492.69 Infrastructure: Mobile Phone Expenses 107.28 Infrastructure: Subscriptions/membership 1,200.00 Total Infrastructure 24,799.97
Regional Roads & Transport RRTG: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 2,608.41 RRTG: Right to Information Application 49.70 Total Regional Roads & Transport 2,658.11
Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 039 Profit and Loss
1 JUL-1 SEP 2018
Regional Urban Water Water: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 92.73 Total Regional Urban Water 92.73
Regional Natural Asset Management Nat Asset: Vehicle Expense 1,212.85 Nat Asset: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 321.55 Nat Asset:Mobile Phone Expenses 107.28 Nat Asset: Salaries 21,836.71 Total Regional Natural Asset Management 23,478.39
Regional Planning & Economic Development Reg Planner/economic development: Mobile Phone Expenses 107.28 Reg Planner/economic development: Salaries 9,663.86 Total Regional Planning & Economic Development 9,771.14
Regional Procurement Regional Procurement: Bitumen Reseal Project:Project Coordinator Fees 9,360.00 Regional Procurement:Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 154.55 Regional Procurement: Mobile Phone Expenses 107.28 Regional Procurement: Salaries 21,051.63 Total Regional Procurement 30,673.46
Asset: External Meetings:Travel, Accom & Meals (0.01) FNQROC: Reimbursement of personal expenses (44.76) Regional Procurement: Standardised Procurement documentation 5,000.00 Total Operating Expenses 161,231.45
Net Profit 449,465.90
Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 040 Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 As at 1 September 2018 1 SEP 2018
Assets Bank Cheque Account 573,006.45 V2 Account 1,371,494.39 Total Bank 1,944,500.84
Current Assets Accounts Receivable New 79,665.09 Accrued Interest Receivable 914.33 Total Current Assets 80,579.42
Total Assets 2,025,080.26
Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 84,388.77 Accrued Expenses 3,300.00 ANZ Credit Card:FNQROC 13,523.04 GST 52,093.07 Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Current 44,211.00 Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Non Current 1,080.00 Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Current 7,514.00 Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Non-Current 78,294.00 Rounding (0.07) Unpaid Expense Claims 160.80 Total Current Liabilities 284,564.61
Total Liabilities 284,564.61
Net Assets 1,740,515.65
Equity Current Year Earnings 449,465.90 Opening Bal Equity 293,928.07 Retained Earnings 997,121.68 Total Equity 1,740,515.65
Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 041 Expenses ‐ Budget to Actual 2018/19
July August September Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Expenses 2018/19 Executive Officer (Salary + On Costs) $165,000 $0 $0 $13,750 $28,408 $27,500 Regional Natural Asset Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $125,000 $0 $0 $10,417 $21,837 $20,833 Regional Office and Project Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $98,000 $0 $0 $8,167 $19,328 $16,334 Regional Infrastructure Projects Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $138,000 $0 $0 $11,500 $23,493 $23,000 Regional Procurement Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $120,000 $0 $0 $10,000 $21,052 $20,000 Reseal Program Supervisor (RPEQ) $60,000 $0 $0 $5,000 $9,360 $10,000 Western Councils travel expenses $12,000 $0 $0 $3,000 $3,000 FNQROC Delegation expenses $27,000 $0 $0 $0 $3,953 $6,750 FNQROC Emergent delegations $15,000 $3,000 $3,230 $3,000 $3,000 Vehicle leases and expenses $35,000 $0 $2,917 $4,045 $5,834 Stationery and office (including audit costs) $12,000 $1,000 $1,394 $2,000 $1,509 $3,000 Mobile phones $5,500 $458 $325 $916 $649 $1,374 Software licences $1,000 $0 ‐$120 $1,000 $1,000 Subscriptions $2,000 $2,000 $306 $2,000 $1,506 $2,000 Training $10,000 $0 $1,666 $2,500 Board and Advisory Committee Meeting expenses (includes travel) $17,600 $1,467 $309 $2,934 $6,968 $4,400 Chair Honorarium $6,000 $0 $0 $0 Maintenance of Strategic Opportunities document $1,000 $0 $0 $200 Economy and community id subscription $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 Regional Video showcasing the region $10,000 $0 $0 $0 FNQROC Forum Day $10,000 $0 $0 $0 Contingencies $25,700 $2,142 $192 $4,284 $123 $6,425 Regional Road Investment Strategy $200,000 $0 $0 $22,222 Mobile communication blackspot $100,000 $0 $0 $0 Total expenses $1,209,800 $24,067 $19,636 $96,551 $156,231 $193,372 $0
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MEETINGS ATTENDED BY: DARLENE IRVINE, FNQROC EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE PERIOD 24 JULY – 28 SEPT 2018
MEETING DATE MEETING DETAILS 2018 24 July Ms Fiona Simpson MP, Shadow Minister for Employment & Small Business, Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Development Hon Curtis Pitt MP, Member for Mulgrave and Speaker Mr Brent Mickelberg MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development Ms Helen Spencer, COS for Minister de Brenni, Minister for Housing & Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport Hon Mark Furner MP, Minister for Agriculture Industry Development & Fisheries 25 July Dr Christian Rowan MP, Shadow Minister for Communities, Disability Services & Seniors, A&TSI and the Arts Mr Andrew Powell MP, Shadow Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Ms Ann Leahy MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government Ms Meaghan Scanlon, Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Mr Jarrod Bleijie MP, Shadow Minister for Education and Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations 26 July Mr Steve Minnikin MP, Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads Hon Cameron Dick MP, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning 27 July LGAQ Roads and Transport Advisory Group Meeting (Brisbane) 01 August Mr Alex Ung, RMCN Treasurer (yay!) 02 August Ms Leigh Wickerson, Telstra (Brisbane) 03 August Road Maintenance Performance Contracts (RPMC) Workshop (Brisbane) 04 August RMCN Bi-Monthly Meeting 13 August FNQROC Board Meeting FNQ RRTG Meeting
043 14 August Meeting with Kevin Byrne, Enterprise North 16 August CRC Building a Shared Vision for Cairns Workshop 2 20-22 August Northern Alliance of Councils 2018 (Ingham) 27 August Meeting with Mr Michael Healy MP, Member for Cairns CRCNA Agricultural Supply Chain Study Meeting 29 August Qld Futures Summit 2018 (Brisbane) 12 September Cr Tom Gilmore FNQROC Regional Road Investment Strategy Pre-Quote Briefing 14 September FNQ Trade & Investment Group Meeting 18-20 Federal Ministers and Shadow Minister meetings (as per Advocacy Report) September 28 September FNQROC Economic Development Meeting
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