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WQAC Assembly 2021 Program North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils R Western Queensland Alliance of Councils ASSEMBLY 2021 PROGRAM BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE FUTURE RICHMOND SHIRE HALL - 50 GOLDRING STREET, RICHMOND Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 May 2021 #WQAC2021 wqac.com.au Page 1 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 Page 1 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY The Western Queensland Alliance of Councils acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which our Assembly is located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. The Western Queensland Alliance of Councils is committed to honouring Australia’s First Nations people, their unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society. WESTERN QUEENSLAND COUNCILS Page 1 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 Page 1 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 IMPORTANT NOTES: COVID-19 COMPLIANCE: This Assembly is being conducted with regard to the Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events in Queensland. From 1 May 2021, all Queensland hospitality businesses must use the Check In Qld app when signing in patrons to their premises. All delegates are required to use the Check In Qld app each day at the Assembly and functions, with QR codes posted at entry. You can download the Check In Qld app from Apple and Google Play stores to your mobile phone. WIFI: Please connect to the “Public WiFi” network. No password is required. FEEDBACK DURING ASSEMBLY: We will be using the online feedback platform Mentimeter during the Assembly. Go to www.menti.com on your device and enter the session code 96 19 2. SOCIAL MEDIA: Updates from the Assembly will be posted during the event on Western Queensland Alliance of Councils. Social media accounts: FACEBOOK: wqldcouncils TWITTER: @wqldcouncils When posting about the Assembly on social media please use #wqac2021. You may also wish to use #qldpol which will add your post to Queensland political commentary on social media platforms. TRANSPORT: A full bus schedule for delegate transportation including field days is available at the back of this program. If you require assistance with transport during the scheduled event please call: Tiana Grant on 0429 294 111. TOWN MAP & BREAKFAST OPTIONS: Please refer to the back pages of this program for details on breakfast options available while you are in Richmond. A town map with key locations is also provided at the back of this program. Page 2 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 Page 3 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 WELCOME Welcome to the 2021 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) Assembly. The WQAC is a collaboration between the three regional organisations of councils (ROCs) in Western Queensland – North West Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC), Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD), and South West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (SWQROC). Our three ROCs represent 22 Councils across the north west, central west and south west of Queensland. This area covers 60 per cent of the State and makes a major contribution to the economies of Queensland and Australia. We have come together under the banner of the WQAC to represent the views of our 22 rural and remote councils on matters of common concern in the State’s far west. WHAT WE ARE: 1. A mechanism to provide high level coordination for the 22 member councils of NWQROC, RAPAD and SWQROC to articulate, advocate and address the common, but unique issues affecting Western Queensland. North West Queensland Regional 2. A unified voice to highlight Western Organisation of Councils Queensland’s contribution to the State and National economies. 3. A collaborative platform to support and facilitate engagement across, Cairns R CARPENTARIA and with, the three member ROCs; DOOMADGEE State and Australian Governments; the LGAQ and other relevant industry BURKE ETHERIDGE groups and interested parties. Townsville RICHMOND MOUNT ISA 4. A campaign vehicle for the three McKINLAY member ROCs to combine their FLINDERS efforts with other industry groups, CLONCURRY representative bodies and relevant BOULIA WINTON parties to promote the interests of BARCALDINE Western Queensland. LONGREACH BLACKALL-TAMBO DIAMANTINA WHY WE EXIST: BARCOO The challenges confronting Western MURWEH Queensland councils and communities are typically more extreme than other QUILPIE MARANOA parts of Queensland due to remoteness BRISBANE (vast distances); declining populations; BULLOO PAROO social disadvantage; workforce BALONNE attraction and retention issues; inadequate infrastructure; and funding challenges. By combining forces, the WQAC is able to attract greater public attention and leverage our advocacy power due to our larger representative base. It provides an opportunity to highlight, explain and advocate for dedicated funding support and ‘place based’ policy responses for Western Queensland communities. It also provides an opportunity to showcase Western Queensland and how much we contribute to the prosperity of communities across Queensland, and further, the nation. Page 2 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 Page 3 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 ASSEMBLY PROGRAM - MONDAY 17 MAY 2021 2:00-5:00pm Registration • Richmond Shire Hall 3:00-4:30pm Town & Technical Tours • Option 1 - Silver Hills Station (Agricultural Tour) • Option 2 - Water Treatment Plant (Innovation Tour) Both tours depart from the Richmond Shire Hall at 3.00pm. 5:45 – 8:30pm WELCOME FUNCTION – KINDLY SPONSORED BY TELSTRA • Kronosaurus Korner • Welcome − Rachel Cliffe, Regional General Manager, Northern Queensland − May Boisen, Regional General Manager, Southern Queensland Page 4 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 Page 5 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 ASSEMBLY PROGRAM - TUESDAY 18 MAY 2021 7:30-8:15am Registration • Richmond Shire Hall 8:15-8:30am Richmond Revealed and Shire Welcome • Cr John Wharton AM, Mayor, Richmond Shire Council 8:30-8:50am Official Opening • The Hon Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water 8:50-9:00am Welcome to the Assembly - What can you expect? • Cr Jack Bawden, Mayor, Carpentaria Shire Council & Chair, NWQROC 9:00-10:00am Regions on the Rise – Same Old Rhetoric or New Post COVID-19 Reality? Session Facilitator: Presentation by Liz Ritchie, CEO, Regional Australia Institute Cr Samantha O’Toole, and Panel Discussion with: Mayor, Balonne SC & • The Hon Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Chair, SWQROC Minister for Water • Senator Susan McDonald, Senator for Queensland • Andrew Barger, Policy Director – Economics, Queensland Resources Council • Cr Jack Bawden, Mayor, Carpentaria Shire Council & Chair, NWQROC • Cr Tony Rayner, Mayor, Longreach Regional Council & Chair, RAPAD 10:00-10:30am MORNING TEA 10:30-11:30am The Building Blocks to Remote and Regional Development: #1 Transport – Roads – Federal Perspective Session Facilitator: Cr Jane McNamara, Presentation by The Hon Scott Buchholz MP, Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Mayor, Flinders SC and Panel Discussion with: & Deputy Chair, NWQROC • Gary Mahon, CEO, Queensland Trucking Association • Denise Brown, CEO, Outback Queensland Tourism Association • Cr John Wharton AM – Mayor, Richmond Shire Council & Chair, NWQRRTG • Cr Gavin Baskett – Mayor, Winton Shire Council & Chair, Outback RRTG • Cr Suzette Beresford – Mayor, Paroo Shire Council & Chair, SWRRTG • Cr Rick Britton – Mayor, Boulia Shire Council & Chair IQ-RAP 11:30am-12:10pm Local Government Financial Capability and Capacity: The New Narrative – Federal Perspective • Hon Mark Coulton MP, Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications, and Local Government 12:10-12:20pm Local Government Grants Commission – Future Options for Rural and Remote Councils • Paul Bell AM, Chair, Queensland Local Government Grants Commission 12:20-12:25m Sponsor Presentation - Shepherd Asset Management Solutions • Stephen Hegedus, Partner and Director Client Services (by video) 12:25-12.35pm LUNCH Page 4 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 Page 5 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly - Richmond 2021 1:15-1:25pm Sponsor Presentation - N-Com • Glen Thorley, Director / Broadcast Engineer 1:25-2:25pm The Building Blocks to Remote and Regional Development: #2 Transport – Air Services Session Facilitator: Cr Shaun (Zoro) Facilitated group discussion with: Radnedge, Mayor, • Graham Davis, General Manager – Passenger Transport Services TransLink, Department of Murweh SC & Deputy Transport & Main Roads Chair, SWQROC • Steve Jones, State Manager, REX Airlines • Brendan Cook, General Manager Regional Ports, Queensland Airports Limited • Cr Rob Dare, Mayor, Diamantina Shire Council • Cr Jason Ned, Mayor, Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council • Cr Geoff McMullen, Deputy Mayor, Maranoa Regional Council 2:25-3:15pm Local Government Financial Capability and Capacity – The New Narrative – State Perspective Session Facilitator: Presentation by Nikki Boyd MP, Assistant Minister for Local Government Cr Tony Rayner, Mayor, and Panel Discussion with: Longreach RC & Chair, • Damien Walker, Director-General, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local
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