AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 133 10 December 2018 at 10.00 AM Civic Reception Room, Cairns Regional Council, Spence St, Cairn

AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 133 10 December 2018 at 10.00 AM

Civic Reception Room, Cairns Regional Council, Spence St, Cairns

1 Chairs Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

2 Apologies noted

3 Board Presentations 3.1 Mr Julian Chan, Principal Policy Officer, Waste Policy & Legislation, DES re Waste Levy 15 Mins 3.2 Mr Adrian Jefferies, Executive Director, Waste Levy Taskforce, DES re FNQ Waste Infrastructure Plan 15 Mins 3.3 Mr Simon Hawker, Senior Corporate Finance Advisor, 15 Mins QTC re Waste Implementation Plans with DES

3.4 Ms Janelle Menzies, CEO Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire 15 Mins re Finance Assistance Grants (FAGs) Methodology

4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes 4.1 Minutes of Meeting held on 08 October 2018 Pages 1-7

5 Business Arising from Previous Minutes: 08 October 2018

Minute Responsibl Status Action Item Number e Person(s)

2569 Member councils to send any new/amended Member Complete briefing notes for Brisbane to Ms Irvine ASAP Councils

2569 Ms Irvine to send list of heavy vehicle network Ms Irvine / Complete within our Regional Investment Strategy request Member for quote to member councils to review as this Councils will be the list FNQROC will submit for ROSI consultations.

2569 Amend FNQ Road Investment and Planning Ms Irvine Complete advocacy briefing to request “If we are able to attract 80% Federal Funding on roads in our region will the State contribute 20%”.

2569 To reduce time out of the office, when we have Ms Irvine Noted for Brisbane delegations, the FNQROC Board 2019 Diary meeting is to be held on the Monday morning in Planning Cairns before the Mayors and EO fly out.

2571 That the FNQ Regional Roads Investment Ms Irvine Complete Strategy evaluation report be sent to FNQROC board for adoption via flying minute.

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6 Advocacy 6.1 Advocacy update from member Councils

6.2 Advocacy update from FNQROC

6.2.1 FNQROC Brisbane Delegation (15-17 Oct ’18) See FNQROC Advocacy Summary Report Website 6.2.2 FNQROC Advocacy Matrix (Federal) Pages 8-12

7 Strategic Operational Plan 7.1 FNQROC Regional Roads Assessment To be tabled

7.2 FNQROC Our Natural Assets Regional Strategic Pages 13-30 Framework: For endorsement 8 Discussion Topics 8.1 Cairns Shared Vision: Seeking FNQROC support

8.2 FNQROC Executive Officer: Employment Contract Sent via email separately 9 Incoming/Outgoing Correspondence (23 Sept – 23 Nov 2018) 9.1 Incoming Nil for noting

9.2 Outgoing Letters of thanks to Ministers/Shadow Ministers from FNQROC Chairman post-FNQROC Brisbane delegation (DM#5916134) Letter to Hon Leeanne Enoch MP, Minister for the Environment & GBR re Draft End of Waste Code Bio-solids Copy sent to local MPs (DM#5928538) Letter to Deparment of Environment & Science re Draft End of Waste Code Bio-solids (DM#5929379)

10 FNQROC Policy Review

10.1 Nil to report

11 FNQROC Reports and MOUs

11.1 Nil to report 12 Financial Statements

Pages 31-32 12.1 Profit & Loss Statement: Current FY to 26 Nov 2018 Page 33 12.2 Balance Sheet: Current FY to 26 Nov 2018 Page 34 12.3 Expenses to Budget

13 Meetings attended by FNQROC Executive Officer Page 35-36

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Minutes of FNQROC Advisory Committee Meetings attended 14 between 23 Sept – 23 Nov 2018 14.1 FNQROC Economic Development Meeting (28/09/18) See FNQROC Website 14.2 FNQ Water Alliance Meeting (25/10/18) See FNQROC Website 14.3 FNQROC Planners Group Meeting (02/11/18) See FNQROC Website 14.4 FNQ RRTG Technical Committee Meeting (09/11/18) See FNQROC Website

15 Confidential Meeting Minutes (23 Sept – 23 Nov 2018)

15.1 FNQROC 18/19 Bitumen Resealing & Line-marking Conf. Annex Meeting No. 4 (19/10/18) Pages 1-7 15.2 FNQROC Regional Removal & Beneficial Reuse of Bio- Conf. Annex solids (08/11/18) Pages 8-17

15.3 FNQROC Regional Collection & Removal of Ferrous Scrap Conf. Annex Metal & ULABs – Contract Meeting No. 4 (20/11/18) Pages 18-26

16 LGAQ Policy Executive Update (Standing Item) Pages 37-46

17 General Business

17.1 TTNQ proposal re Tourism Development Coordinator for Verbal discussion 17.2 LGAQ Council Comparison Website re Public reporting See LGAQ

on Council Performance Website 18 Next Meeting Date 2019 Dates to be circulated by end of December

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MINUTES OF THE 132ND BOARD MEETING

MONDAY 08 October 2018

The Barramundi Discovery Centre, Karumba

REPRESENTATIVES: Cr Jack Bawden, Mayor Carpentaria Shire Council

Deputy Chair Cr Peter Scott, Mayor Cook Shire Council

Cr Trevor Pickering, Mayor Croydon Shire Council

Cr Warren Devlin, Mayor Etheridge Shire Council

Chair Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council

Cr Joe Paronella, Mayor Tablelands Regional Council

Ms Janelle Menzies, CEO Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Stephen Linnane, CEO Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council

CEO’S: Ms Linda Cardew, CEO Cook Shire Council

Mr Bill Kerwin, CEO Croydon Shire Council

Mr Peter Franks, CEO Mareeba Shire Council

OBSERVERS: Cr Jeff Baines Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cr Michael Sands Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Adam Sadler Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cr Wayne Kimberley Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cr Bing Chew Croydon Shire Council

Cr Kim Graynor (Deputy Mayor) Croydon Shire Council

Cr Lenore Wyatt Mareeba Shire Council

FNQROC STAFF: Ms Darlene Irvine Executive Officer

Mr Lachlan Rankine Regional Strategic Infrastructure Coordinator

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APOLOGIES: Mr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council

Mr John Andrejic, CEO Cairns Regional Council

Cr John Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Mr James Gott, CEO Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Mr Bill Davis (Exec Director) Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cr Julia Leu, Mayor Douglas Shire Council

Mr Mark Storemer, CEO Douglas Shire Council

Cr Ramon Jayo, Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Cr Mary Brown, Deputy Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Mr Allan Rayment, CEO Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Cr June Pearson, Acting Mayor Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Justin Commons, CEO Tablelands Regional Council

Ms Eileen Demaal-Hall, CEO Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

Cr Ross Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Mark Girard Queensland Treasury Corporation

Ms Diana Lollato Queensland Treasury Corporation

Mr Michael Rowland Weipa Town Authority

Minister for Agriculture Industry Development Hon Mark Furner MP and Fisheries

Ms Amanda Hancock Procurement Coordinator

Ms Linda Richardson Office & Project Coordinator

Cr Desmond Tayley, Mayor Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Travis Sydes Natural Asset and Sustainability Coordinator

Mr Mike Hayward, CEO Carpentaria Shire Council

Mr Norm Garsden, CEO Etheridge Shire Council

INVITED GUESTS Mr Luke Hannan LGAQ

2565 Chair’s Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

The meeting commenced at 10:05am. Chair, Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Cr Gilmore acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today and paid respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Cr Jack Bawden gave an overview of Carpentaria Shire Council and the Barramundi Discovery Centre. FNQROC Board Meeting No. 132 Monday 08 October 2018 Page 2 of 7 002

Cr Bawden also thanked the Chair and Deputy Chair for our recent delegation to Canberra. Thanks also passed on to Linda for the work she has done.

2566 Apologies and welcome to guests

As noted.

2567 Confirmation of Minutes

MOVED: Cr Joe Paronella SECOND: Cr Trevor Pickering That the minutes of the 131st FNQROC Board Meeting held on 13 October 2018 be confirmed.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES

2545 Minute – A copy of the presentation by Cummings Economics to be distributed with the minutes.

Complete

2546 Minute – 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 fundraiser music festival, (b) individual events on a singular weekend, or (c) straight donation to agreed charity/organisation.

Complete

2546 Minute – ADD FNQROC Drought Appeal Initiatives to next FNQROC Board Agenda re outcomes of feedback.

See Agenda Item 8.1

2527 + 2549 Minute – Mr Sydes to circulate Biosecurity Queensland written update (re Local Government Biosecurity Plans policy) to board once received, or provide further update at next Board meeting.

In progress / Awaiting written response

2554 Minute – All councils to confirm early participation re Canberra Delegation (17- 20 Sept) and Brisbane Delegation (15-19 Oct) to assist with travel planning.

Complete

2557 Minute – Ms Irvine to circulate a GBR Briefing Note and proposed drafted letters to Government stating the FNQROC position

Complete

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2564 Minute – All councils to confirm early participation re FNQROC Board Meeting (7- 9 Oct) to assist with travel planning

Complete

ADVOCACY

2568 Advocacy update from member Councils

 See Canberra delegation report.

2569 Advocacy update from FNQROC

Post FNQROC Canberra Delegation (September 2018) Advocacy Summary Report tabled  It is important we keep going back. Benefits may not happen tomorrow but we will see benefits. This is a big part of our job as Mayors.  It’s important to pick up the phone and follow up with these people – don’t be afraid to do this.  Want to be able to build the relationship to be able to get them out here.  Hold FNQROC board meetings when we have delegations to help logistics. When in Brisbane – do in Cairns the morning or the day before.

Pre FNQROC Brisbane Delegation (15-19 October 2018) DRAFT Meeting Schedule / EOIs re Briefing Topics  State briefs identified to date: - Cairns City Deal; - Cooktown 2020 National Indigenous Reconciliation Event; - Digital Connectivity – Normanton to Karumba Fibre Optic Project; - Gilbert River Project; - Management of the Great Barrier Reef into the Future; - Mossman Mill and Transitioning the Sugar Industry; - National Partnership on Remote Housing; - Road Planning and Investment in FNQ; - S165 Industrial Relations Act 2016; - Tully Multi-Use Sports Complex and Grandstand; - Waste Levy Impacts on Councils; - Yarrabah Social Housing.

Cr Warren Devlin discussed the federal government investment of 80/20 which is ok if it is a State road but is an issue on a local government road i.e. Ootann and Richmond-Croydon Rd. Cr Devlin coined the term Strategic local roads of national significance (tourism, energy, agriculture, mining as it relates to the National economy).

We need to build argument around these roads and their contribution to the national economy.

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Perhaps we should ask the State if we get federal 80% contribution to a local road through ROSI they contribute the 20% given it is part of a corridor.

ROSI – FNQROC make a submission – needs to be consistent with member councils.

ACTION: Member councils to send any new/amended briefing notes for Brisbane to Ms Irvine ASAP

ACTION: Ms Irvine to send list of heavy vehicle network within our Regional Investment Strategy request for quote to member councils to review as this will be the list FNQROC will submit for ROSI consultations.

ACTION: Amend FNQ Road Investment and Planning advocacy briefing to request “If we are able to attract 80% Federal Funding on roads in our region will the State contribute 20%”.

ACTION: To reduce time out of the office, when we have Brisbane delegations, the FNQROC Board meeting is to be held on the Monday morning in Cairns before the Mayors and Executive Officer fly out.

STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PLAN

2570 Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program

Going well – WTMA is ask for $6mil per year from July 2019 to continue its successful program.

2571 FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy Briefing

Lachlan left the room 11.37am

Ms Irvine provided an update on the request for quote process, organisations invited to quote and quotes received. Ms Irvine also provided an update on the evaluation process.

RESOLVED

That the FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy evaluation report be sent to FNQROC board for adoption via flying minute.

Lachlan returned to the room 11.40am

DISCUSSION TOPICS

2572 Drought Appeal Initiatives and media opportunities via Brisbane Delegation Cocktail Reception (17 Oct)

Significant discussion was had around the table with a number of differing points put across which are all valid. There was clearly no consensus around the table to the matter was closed.

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CORRESPONDENCE

Noted

FNQROC POLICY REVIEW

Nil

FNQROC REPORTS AND MOU

Nil

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2573 Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets Financial YTD

MOVED: Cr Trevor Pickering SECOND: Cr Jack Bawden That the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet Reports for the financial year to date be accepted. CARRIED

ATTENDANCE & MINUTES OF MEETINGS

2574 Meetings Attending by Executive Officer (25 July – 28 Sept)

Noted

2575 FNQROC Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (23 July – 23 Sept)

Noted

2576 Confidential Meeting Minutes (23 July – 23 Sept)

Noted

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.

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GENERAL BUSINESS

2577 Next Meeting: 10 December 2018 in Cairns commencing @ 10:00am

Meeting Close: 12.33pm

…………………………………. Cr Tom Gilmore Chair

ACTION ITEMS

Minute Action Responsible Person(s) Number

Member councils to send any new/amended briefing notes for 2569 Brisbane to Ms Irvine ASAP Member Councils

Ms Irvine to send list of heavy vehicle network within our Regional Investment Strategy request for quote to member Ms Irvine and Member 2569 councils to review as this will be the list FNQROC will submit Councils for ROSI consultations.

Amend FNQ Road Investment and Planning advocacy briefing 2569 to request “If we are able to attract 80% Federal Funding on Ms Irvine roads in our region will the State contribute 20%”. To reduce time out of the office, when we have Brisbane delegations, the FNQROC Board meeting is to be held on the 2569 Ms Irvine Monday morning in Cairns before the Mayors and Executive Officer fly out. That the FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy evaluation 2571 report be sent to FNQROC board for adoption via flying Ms Irvine minute.

FNQROC Board Meeting No. 132 Monday 08 October 2018 Page 7 of 7 007 Turnbull-Morrison Ministry

Turnbull Portfolio Morrison Portfolio 2018 2018 2018 Ad First Name Surname Party 2019 - (5 March 2018) (26 August 2018) 27-29 Mar 18-20 Sept Hoc

Minister for Industry, Science and Hon Karen Andrews MP Liberal Technology

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham MP Liberal X Investment

Assistant Minsiter to the Deputy Prime Hon Andrew Broad MP Minister

Assistant Minister for Roads and Hon Scott Buchholz MP Transport

Minister for Resources and Minister for Resources and Northern Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan MP Nationals X X Northern Australia Australia

Minister for Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash MP Liberal Skills and Vocational Education Deputy Leader of the House Minister for Veterans' Affairs Minister for Veterans Affairs Minister Assisting the Prime Hon Darren Chester MP Nationals Minister for Defence Personnel X Minister for the Centenary of Deputy Leader of the House ANZAC Minister for Defence Personnel Minister for Trade, Tourism and Hon Steven Ciobo MP Liberal Minister for Defence Industry Investment

Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Hon Richard Colbeck MP Water Resources

Minister fo rImmigration, Citizenship Hon David Coleman MP and Multicultural Affairs

Minister for Finance and the Public Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann MP X Service

Assistant Minister for Trade, Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism Hon Mark Coulton MP Nationals Tourism and Investment and Investment

Minister for Immigration and Hon Peter Dutton MP Liberal Minister for Home Affairs X Border Protection

Hon Warren Entsch MP Liberal Member for Leichhardt Member for Leichhardt X X

Senator David Fawcett MP Liberal Assistant Minister for Defence X

Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Minister for Communications and the Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield Liberal X Minister fo rthe Arts Arts Minister for Communications Minister for Urban Infrastructure Hon Paul Fletcher MP Liberal Minister for Families and Social Services and Cities

008 Turnbull-Morrison Ministry

Deputy Leader Hon Josh Frydenberg MP Liberal Treasurer X Minister for the Environment and Energy

Hon Alex Hawke MP Special Minister of State

Assistant Minister for Social Services, Hon Sarah Henderson MP Housing and Disability Services

Hon Greg Hunt MP Liberal Minister for Health

Mr Steve Irons MP Liberal Assistant Minsiter to the PM X

Minister for Human Services and Digital Hon Michael Keenan MP Liberal Transformation

Assistant Minister for Children and Hon Michelle Landry MP Cxld Families

Assistant Minister for Regional Hon Sussan Ley MP Minister for Health Development and Territories

Minister for Agriculture and Water Minister for Agriculture and Water Hon David Littleproud MP Nationals Resources Resources

Deputy Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister Hon Michael McCormack MP Nationals Minister for Infrastructure and X X Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Regional Transport and Regional Development Development Assistant Minister to the Prime Senator for Qld ONLY Senator the Hon James McGrath Liberal Cxl Minister (No Portfolio)

Minister for Regional Communications Minister for Regional Services, Sport, LG Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie MP Nationals X Minister for Rural Health and Decentralisaton Minister for Sport

Hon Scott Morrison MP Liberal Treasurer Prime Minister

Minister for Jobs, Industrial Relations Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP Liberal and Women

Senator the Hon Marise Payne Liberal Minister for Defence Minister for Foreign Affairs

Hon Christian Porter MP Attorney-General

Assistant Minister for the Hon Melissa Price MP Liberal Minister for the Environment X Environment

Leader of the House Minister for Defence Hon Christopher Pyne MP Liberal Minister for Defence Industry Leader of the House

Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Assistant Minister for Home Affairs

Hon Stuart Robert MP Assistant Treasurer

Assistant Minister for Agriculture Assistant Minister for International Senator the Hon Anne Ruston Liberal and Water Resources Development and the Pacific

Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion MP Country Liberal X X Leader of the Nationals in Senate Leader of the Nationals in Senate

Assistant Minister for Treasury and Senator the Hon Zed Seselja Finance

Hon Augus Taylor MP Liberal Minister for Energy X

Hon Dan Tehan MP Liberal Minister for Education

Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure Hon Alan Tudge MP and Population

Minister for Indigenous Health and Minister for Indigenous Health and Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP Minister for Senior Australians and Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Aged Care

009 Shadow Ministers

2018 2018 2018 Ad First Name Surname Party Shadow Minister Portfolio 27-29 Mar 18-20 Sept Hoc

Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Hon Anthony Albanese MP Australian Labor Transport, Cities and Regional Development X Shadow Minister for Tourism

Hon Chris Bowen MP Australian Labor Shadow Treasurer X

Shadow Minister for Environment and Hon Tony Burke MP Australian Labor Water X Shadow Minister for the Arts

Shadow Minister for Families and Social Hon Linda Burney MP Services

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Hon Mark Butler MP Australian Labor X Energy

Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry, Senator the Hon Kim Carr MP Science and Research

Dr Jim Chalmers MP Shadow Minister for Finance

Shadow Assistant Minister for Rural and Ms Lisa Chesters MP Australian Labor X Regional Australia

Shadow Minister for Resources and Hon Jason Clare MP Australian Labor Northern Australia X Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment

Shadow Minister for Ageing and Mental Hon Julie Collins MP Health

Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure Mr Pat Conroy MP Australian Labor Shadow Minister for Climate Change and X Energy

Shadow Assistant Minister for Indigenous Senator Patrick Dodson Australian Labor Affairs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait X Islanders

Shadow Attorney-General Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP Shadow Minister fo rNational Security

Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Senator the Hon Don Farrell Australian Labor Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Sport Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP Australian Labor X Shadow Minister for Rural and Regional Australia

Hon Ed Husic MP Shadow Minister for Digital Economy

Shadow Minister for Regional Communications and Shadow Minister for Mr Stephen Jones MP Australian Labor X X Regional Services, Territories and Local Government

010 Shadow Ministers

Hon Catherine King MP Shadow Minister for Health and Medicare

Hon Richard Marles MP Australian Labor Shadow Minister for Defence X X

Shadow Minister for International Senator Claire Moore Australian Labor X Development and the Pacific

Shadow Minister for Immigration and Border Hon Shayne Neumann MP Australian Labor X Protection

Shadow Minister for Employment and Hon Brendan O'Connor MP Workplace Relations

Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Education & Training Hon Tanya Plibersek Australian Labor Shadow Minister for Women

Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Hon Amanda Rishworth MP Education and Development

Ms Michelle Rowland MP Australian Labor Shadow Minister for Communications

Leader of the Opposition Hon Bill Shorten MP Australian Labor Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs and X Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Shadow Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Hon Warren Snowdon MP Australian Labor X Shadow Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health

Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Senator the Hon Penny Wong Australian Labor Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs

011 Qld Senators

2018 2018 2018 Ad First Name Surname Party Senator Portfolio 18-20 27-29 Mar Hoc Sept

Australian Senator Anthony Chisholm Senator for Queensland X X X Labor

Australian Senator Murray Watt Senator for Queensland X X Labor

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Hon Bob Katter Katter Party

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1 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Version 1.5, October 2018 013

Version 1.4, Draft for consultation, August 2018.

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014 Vision

Far North Queensland’s natural assets are managed to ensure positive economic, environmental, and social outcomes.

Executive summary

The natural assets of Far North Queensland are central to our culture, well-being and prosperity. They form the mainstay of our region’s economy and productivity and provide for us a tropical lifestyle which is as unique as it is diverse.

The combined role of governance, operations, policy and strategy mean local governments are well placed to bring to bear positive influence and support for our communities in respecting and managing our natural assets and environment. The FNQROC’s foundation of regional advocacy, resource sharing and collaboration across councils provide an established platform which enables unique opportunities for joint learnings, innovation, leadership, technical excellence and partnerships with our collective community.

‘Our natural assets’ is presented as a strategic framework which builds on the legacy of three iterations of the FNQ Regional Pest Management Strategy spanning from 2004 to present. This iteration of the partnership marks the evolution from a pest management strategy to a whole-of-system natural asset approach which considers environmental, social and economic elements simultaneously. This big picture approach is captured across the four core themes of biosecurity, community, economy and natural systems. The themes outline the unique attributes, opportunities and risks we seek to address which are in turn supported by key strategies identified as the most effective pathways to achieve the outcomes.

The framework sets a 10 year timeframe and maps the desired outcomes which will assist in achieving the strategic vision. ‘Our natural assets’ aims to enable a project and product (output) focused delivery which provides sound pathways to understanding and achieving outcomes. As a strategy it is based from the ground- up on fundamental principles which seek to identify and build on local government and community’s key strengths and seek to redress or make opportunities where we are lacking.

Importantly the framework is guided by a monitoring and evaluation plan which builds on a foundation of learning by doing and assists to ensure the design, delivery and communication maintains a line of sight to achieving the desired outcomes.

015 Fundamental principles The regional strategic framework is underpinned by three fundamental principles which guide the design and delivery of programs and projects. These are in turn guided by the strategic priorities established in individual council Corporate Plans and the FNQROC Strategic Economic Priorities.

Strategic

The framework is guided by the ‘strategy triangle’ (page 14) which is a conceptual underpinning of planning/doing within the domain of the public-sector. It considers the essential interaction between the principles of public value, operational capacity and legitimacy & support (Moore 1995) as the building blocks of a strategic course of action which is able to deliver public value.

Key criteria o Public value - Solving this problem or delivering this product/project would bring significant value to the region or the community. o Legitimacy and support - There is significant support to work towards the solution or delivering this product/project. o Operational capacity- We have the capacity and resources to work on the problem or product.

Culturally aware

Beyond the technical considerations, respecting and managing our natural assets and environment is about people and place. This is ultimately reflected in the culture (ideas, customs and social behaviour) of our region. By embracing our regional culture we acknowledge the ancient and ongoing connection to country of First Nations people; as well as the diverse and evolving culture of our contemporary communities.

Key criteria o How does it engage and support Traditional Owner groups and organisations in shared learning, knowledge and joint management? o How does it listen and learn from the cultural landscape, community experience, perspectives and aspirations?

Climate ready

The regional climate, especially temperature and extreme events, affects the safety and prosperity of our region. “There is strong scientific consensus about climate change and it is critical to understand the implications of this when planning how we manage the landscape.” Wet Tropics Plan for People and Country.(www.wettropicsplan.org.au)

Key criteria o How does it build capacity, knowledge and systems to enable adaptation and resilience of our communities to changing or evolving natural asset management needs and risks?

016 Far North Queensland’s natural assets are managed to ensure Vision positive economic, environmental and social outcomes. Program logic Long term outcomes The diverse natural, cultural and Councils have the operational and (10+ years) social values of our natural assets are institutional capacity to work with maintained and are resilient to the our communities to manage our Changes and achievements future risks they might face. natural assets sustainably. we can quantify Our natural assets The extent and condition of our natural assets are maintained and improved.

Our knowledge Councils and communities understand the risks and required responses to protect and Intermediate manage our natural assets. outcomes (5+ years) Our capacity

Indicators we Councils and communities can demonstrate an enhanced capacity and adoption of can measure sustainable management of natural assets.

Our leadership and partnerships. Councils and communities can demonstrate an improved level of partnership and integration.

Key Strategies Communication o Review and rebuild current information delivery communication approaches with more informed community engagement approaches. o Engage more directly with future generations. o Provide clear evidence-based guidance to executive for targeted and informed advocacy. o Evolve from an information biased approach to engagement to ground solution based approaches.

Capability Short –term o Continue to develop and improve regional partnerships. outcomes o Establish clear demarcation of roles and responsibilities across levels of government. (1-2 years) o Acknowledge, reward and incentivise positive investment and promote and support community, industry and governance champions. The key o Lead by example through informed integration and communication across strategies, departments and areas of operation. activities and o Enable innovative solutions and approaches in communities and councils. products which are required to Risk awareness achieve the o Establish our monitoring and evaluation capability to inform and guide regional vision. management investment, regional advocacy and community engagement. o Utilise risk assessment and analysis approaches in the design and prioritisation of projects and programs.

Informed decision making o Establish clear line-of-sight investments to deliver measurable outcomes. o Incorporate short, intermediate and long term considerations into the planning, implementation and review of programs and projects. o Develop indicators and measures which are trackable and transparent to guide the implementation and review of programs and projects.

017 Core themes

The scope of ‘our natural assets’ strategic framework is defined by four core themes. These themes map the key assets and areas for investment and provide an outline of the theme itself, why it is important, and how it relates to natural assets.

Natural Biosecurity Community Economy systems

Action statements introduce each of the four core themes and their unique challenges and opportunities. The key elements of the action statements and their intended purpose are outlined below.

Our current strengths describe where we are meeting goals and have solid foundations on which to work into the future; these are the things we are doing well and the capacities we already have.

Our current weaknesses and risks describe the shortcomings we seek to address or the vulnerabilities we need to consider when planning for the future.

Outcomes and targets define where we would like to be in 5-10 years. These are mapped in the program logic.

Measures and methods we can use to monitor and evaluate progress towards targets and outcomes. These are determined at the design stage of a project or program and mapped in more detail in the monitoring and evaluation plan.

Policy and advocacy messages relating to the theme are outlined to guide and inspire communication, consultation and program/project design.

Supporting materials outlines the current tools and capacity we have at hand as well as the future tools and capacity we would like to develop to achieve the outcomes.

018 Biosecurity What is biosecurity? Risks to our natural assets are posed in many different forms and guises from the familiar such as pest animals and weeds, to increasingly broad impacts from new risks ranging from pathogens (e.g.- Panama disease) to invertebrates (e.g.- tramps ants). An increasingly connected world and changing climatic conditions are global trends beyond our immediate control but will continue to increase our exposure to risk and place pressure on our capacity to respond. Many of these pressures are likely to be in addition to those we are currently managing. Biosecurity is the steps and measures we take to respond to and protect us from these risks.

Why is biosecurity important? Biosecurity risks have a direct impact on our natural assets, economy and lifestyle. In addition to the immediate damage they do they can also significantly increase routine management costs, draw continuing complaints from community and pressure councils to direct management resources to reactive rather than proactive investment. It is important to address biosecurity risks in a balanced investment which acknowledges the often significant and established issues we already have; while responding quickly to new and emerging issue before they become established.

Investment o Invasive plants and animals (pests and weeds). areas o Other biosecurity risks (diseases, pathogens, invertebrates).

Where are we Strong and well established regional partnerships and networks. now? Well established joint planning processes, communication tools and approaches. Comprehensive knowledge of distribution of most priority weeds.

The bottom line (economic, social, environmental, cultural) impacts of biosecurity issues are unsustainable. Our current exposure to risk is too high and continues to increase. Responsibility and risk are not shared across all players.

Where do we Responsibility for action and investment in management is shared want to be in across all relevant parties. 5-10 years? The impacts of biosecurity risks are understood and responded to. Our exposure to risk is minimised (to an acceptable, can-live-with level). Collaborative, effective and integrated operations are enabled across council/s.

What Quantitative impacts of biosecurity issues -hectares infested, measures can catchments impacted, loss in production, resources directed to we use to management actions, coast avoided. report &map Qualitative impacts of biosecurity issues – liveability, customer progress? satisfaction, level of awareness and engagement, access for cultural and recreational purposes, diversity and health of key native species and communities.

019 What are the Biosecurity requires an ongoing commitment and a long-term key policy and governance outlook. advocacy Prevention and early intervention are the most cost-effective messages? investments. Risk and exposure is increasing due to factors out of our control or influence. Resources required include non-monetary investment – we need to diversify our resource base to share the responsibility. Knowledge, partnerships and detailed community engagement are essential building blocks of our response.

Supporting materials Current tools Local Area Biosecurity Plans and advisory groups. Regional Taskforce MOU. Weed spread prevention codes and practice and guidelines

Tools we would Qualitative and quantitative biosecurity Indicators - to assess like to develop condition, establish baseline and map progress in management. Survey approaches to establish and benchmark community experience, expectations, investment and engagement in biosecurity. Marketing tools and products.

020 Community Who are our communities? The Far North has a diverse range of communities from regional cities and service centres to local settlements, rural villages, indigenous communities, remote communities and rangelands. “Our communities place high value on the health and resilience of our natural resources and the services they provide to our social, economic and cultural wellbeing”. Wet Tropics Plan for People and Country.(www.wettropicsplan.org.au)

Why are our communities important to our natural assets? Our communities are the key to sustaining our natural assets. Well informed approaches to engagement which build real solutions and partnerships with people and places are the key to transforming local governments role in respecting and managing our natural assets and environment.

Investment areas o Urban and peri-urban people and places. o Rural, remote and regional people and places. o Current and future generations.

Where are we There are many well established community led groups, programs now? and partnerships conducting on ground work in the restoration and protection of our natural assets. We have a well-represented and engaged agricultural community particularly regarding water quality and productivity improvement. There is a diverse range of community based planning and consultation products and approaches already developed across local government and NRM groups.

Gaps in community awareness and knowledge of what can be done and what needs to be done. Current communication and engagement strategies are not always effective or inclusive of community perspectives and values. Approaches and tools we are using are not always well informed or resourced; local governments have technical expertise in operational work but often lack the community engagement and behaviour change skills which may be required. Sometimes challenged by poor strategic outcomes and challenges in balancing parochial and global perspectives.

Where do we Community have awareness, capacity and ownership to fulfil want to be in 5-10 their obligations and aspirations in sustaining and managing our years? natural assets. Sustainable/ sustained resourcing is accessible. Councils have an improved understanding of importance of natural assets across all communities. Communities and councils can demonstrate improved

021 stewardship outcomes.

What measures Quantitative measures of participation, ground based targets, can we use to trends and service delivery, diversification of resources. report &map Qualitative measures of community engagement, participation progress? and stewardship.

What are the key Local government has a changing role in the management and policy and protection of our natural assets and is a key partner along with advocacy the community. messages? Better understanding of the constraints and incentives to community/council engagement and participation in natural asset management will improve the design of programs and projects.

Supporting materials Current tools Corporate plans (Community plans, planning scheme strategic framework). Customer service and request systems. Plans, tools, approaches and resources housed with partner groups.

Tools we would Qualitative and quantitative Indicators - to assess condition, like to develop establish baseline and map progress in management. Alternative economic approaches to incentivise/enable participation. Survey approaches to establish and benchmark community experience, expectations, investment and engagement in natural asset management. Marketing tools and products.

022 Economy How does our economy relate to our natural assets? Increasingly our economy is also measured in non-monetary terms, often described as natural assets or ecosystem services. The concept of natural assets applies an economic or service (social, cultural) value to either components (soil, air, water) or systems (habitat, climate) from the natural world. Much like built assets, natural assets measure the natural world as physical or monetary units, but also by the measure of the services or resources they can sustain. The benefits which flow from natural systems, such as quality of life, are often framed as ecosystem services. Ecosystem services considers the interdependencies between the built and natural world and the considerable and irreplaceable value of the essential building blocks of clean air and water, shelter, food and fibre without which we could not survive.

Why is our economy important to our natural assets? In the FNQ region a significant portion of our economy is derived either directly or indirectly from the productivity and diversity of our natural assets across reef, rainforest and rangeland ecosystems.

Investment areas  Agriculture.  Tourism.  Industry.  Ecosystem services and non-monetary economy.

Where are we Our monetary economy is fuelled by our unique tropical now? environment and productivity. Our industry and agricultural sectors are engaged, organised and well informed of productivity and sustainability of their business. There is a diverse range of community based planning and consultation products and approaches already developed across local government and NRM groups.

Our natural assets are exposed to significant risk and transformative impacts which may alter their capacity to support our future economy and livelihoods. Our natural assets are currently exposed to significant /increasing and accumulative economic costs and impacts. Contradictory investments and competing interests challenge the sustainability of our natural economy.

Where do we Increased re-investment in supporting the health and resilience of want to be in 5-10 our natural assets and environment. years? Improved stewardship and development/diversification of alternative economic and resourcing of natural asset management. More comprehensive understanding of our current and future risk and the key strategies to mitigate or adapt. Natural assets included in mainstream asset management plans.

023 What measures Linked economic health indicators to environmental health can we use to indicators (e.g. other score cards). report & map Qualitative measures of the benefits of the development and progress? adoption of improved practices and governance. Qualitative and quantitative measures of participation, engagement and investment in sustaining our natural assets.

What are the key Our natural assets are integral to the health of our regional policy and economy, productivity and lifestyle. advocacy There are many emerging and unrealised opportunities to create messages? stronger reinvestment in our natural assets. The value of our natural assets has the opportunity to appreciate and increase over time as population and demand for resources increase. Compound stressors and threats to our natural assets may create instability and uncertainty to all sectors.

Supporting materials Current tools Corporate plans and economic development plans. Sector based plans, tools, approaches and resources. Socio-economic research, reports and products.

024 Natural systems

What are our natural systems? Natural systems include all terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats right down to the air we breathe. The environmental integrity of natural systems are often categorised in relation to their pre-European condition. Many of our natural systems are highly modified or repurposed as a result of denser settlement, agriculture and infrastructure. Our region is also unique in its global recognition of both the Wet Tropics and adjoining Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Areas. Regardless of their condition or current use, all natural systems have an intrinsic value (the individual worth of their component parts) as well as an overarching value (the contribution made by products and services to the essential components of life).

Why are our natural systems important? Our natural systems underpin the fabric of our society, culture and economy. Much of our lifestyle and well-being is dependent on the choices and opportunities available to us through our natural systems. They face pressures from historical and legacy issues like land clearing and soil erosion as well as future trends and current threats such as climate change and invasive species.

Investment areas o Coasts and marine. o Waterways and catchments. o Landscapes and vegetation. o Wildlife and habitat.

Where are we Many of our natural assets are included in protected areas such now? as National Parks and World Heritage Areas. The community values our natural assets, tropical lifestyle and diverse environment. Our Corporate plans acknowledge the importance of our natural assets and a healthy environment. Our natural assets draw international and Australian visitors to the region.

Stressed or degraded systems have reduced resilience to recover from current stressors. Increasingly complex pressures on individual species, habitat and systems make them vulnerable to irreversible change. We have many knowledge and implementation gaps concerning the management of natural systems. The resilience or future sustainability of our natural systems is often compromised or not known (not future proof). Natural systems often have an unquantified value which reduces opportunities across all sectors.

Where do we Understanding of when and what management interventions want to be in 5-10 can improve health and resilience of natural systems. years? Understanding of likely trajectories and future states of natural assets to enable future transitions/adaptation and change. System health indicators developed and established (stable/improving).

025 Values for natural systems established Improved stewardship outcomes, local government and community uptake, participation and innovation.

What measures Existing or new Indicators (Reef reporting, water quality, can we use to biosecurity plans). report &map Level of integration. progress? Report cards. Community and visitor values of natural systems. Levels of engagement and adoption of stewardship initiatives. Progress against objectives and visions of corporate plans.

What are the key Local government is well placed to champion the importance of policy and our natural systems and the contributions they make to our well- advocacy being. messages? There are opportunities for benefits to be delivered by improved systems, practices and integration within the service delivery and operation of councils. The community places great importance on the health of and benefits they derive from healthy natural systems.

Supporting materials Current tools Corporate plans (Community plans, Planning scheme/ strategic frameworks). Plans, tools, approaches and resources housed with partner groups.

026 Supporting plans and tools

The following existing and planned supporting materials, products and partnerships are integral to respecting and managing our natural assets. They are grouped under each of the core themes of the strategy. Solid coloured captions represent resources we already have; outlined captions are resources we need to develop.

Biosecurity (page 5) Community (page 7)

Local Area Biosecurity Plans Corporate plans Local advisory groups Community plans Regional taskforce MOU Planning scheme strategic Codes of practice & guidelines framework Customer service & CR systems

Biosecurity (page 5) Plans, tools and resources housed with partner groups Baseline indicators Animal Management & Wildlife Qualitative surveys Stewardship Policy framework. Marketing tools

Regional weed spread prevention Community (page 7) network Compliance tools Baseline indicators

Qualitative surveys

Marketing tools Alternative economic and

Natural systems (page 11) resourcing approaches

Compliance tools Corporate plans

Planning scheme strategic framework

Socioeconomic reports and Economy (page 9) products

Reef 2050 plans and resources Corporate plans Water Quality Improvement Plan Economic development plans Wet Tropics Healthy Waterways Sector-based plans and resources Report Card Socioeconomic reports and

products

Natural systems (page 11) Economy (page 9)

Baseline indicators Baseline indicators Qualitative surveys Qualitative surveys

Marketing tools and products Marketing tools and products

Natural asset management plans Natural asset management plans

Alternative economic and Alternative economic and resourcing approaches resourcing approaches Regional GBR action plan

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16 www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au 030 Profit and Loss Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 For the period 1 July 2018 to 26 November 2018 1 JUL-26 NOV 2018

Trading Income FNQROC FNQROC: Annual Contribution 459,747.00 Total FNQROC 459,747.00

Regional Roads & Transport RRTG: Funding/Subsidies 142,866.00 Total Regional Roads & Transport 142,866.00

Regional Procurement Group Regional Procurement: Annual Procurement Contribution 150,000.00 Regional Procurement: Regional Scrap Metal Project 20% savings 5,432.92 Total Regional Procurement Group 155,432.92

Water: Short Term Projects: QWrap Funding 11,250.00 Total Trading Income 769,295.92

Gross Profit 769,295.92

Other Income Interest Income 900.03 Total Other Income 900.03

Operating Expenses Audit & Accounting Fees 533.72 Bank Service Charges 362.16

FNQROC FNQROC: Subscription/membership 14,306.36 FNQROC: Chairs Honorarium 6,000.00 FNQROC: Mayoral delegations - accommodation, meals, travel expenses 43,486.61 FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Registration Fees 2,804.09 FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 6,443.28 FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Miscellaneous 4,590.91 FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 854.69 FNQROC: Mobile Phone Expenses 549.59 FNQROC: Salaries 72,348.94 FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses 2,960.46 FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses:Website 145.00 FNQROC: Vehicle Expenses 5,710.12 FNQROC: Reimburse for FNQROC Dinner & Accomm (3,490.91) FNQROC: Miscellaneous expenses 42.14 FNQROC: RMCN reimbursement expenses (software subscription) (80.00) Total FNQROC 156,671.28

Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 031 Profit and Loss

1 JUL-26 NOV 2018

Infrastructure Infrastructure: Salaries 42,515.66 Infrastructure: Mobile Phone Expenses 268.20 Infrastructure: Subscriptions/membership 1,200.00 Total Infrastructure 43,983.86

Regional Roads & Transport RRTG: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 7,575.91 RRTG: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 346.53 RRTG: Right to Information Application 805.70 Total Regional Roads & Transport 8,728.14

Regional Urban Water Water: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 185.46 Total Regional Urban Water 185.46

Regional Waste & Recycling Waste: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 77.27 Total Regional Waste & Recycling 77.27

Regional Natural Asset Management Nat Asset: Vehicle Expense 2,462.15 Nat Asset:External Meetings: Registration Fees 159.09 Nat Asset: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 1,198.22 Nat Asset:Mobile Phone Expenses 268.20 Nat Asset: Salaries 39,378.08 Total Regional Natural Asset Management 43,465.74

Regional Planning & Economic Development Reg Planner/economic development: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 96.36 Reg Planner/economic development: Mobile Phone Expenses 268.20 Reg Planner/economic development: Salaries 15,115.00 Total Regional Planning & Economic Development 15,479.56

Regional Procurement Regional Procurement: Bitumen Reseal Project:Project Coordinator Fees 18,720.00 Regional Procurement: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 195.53 Regional Procurement:Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 154.55 Regional Procurement: Mobile Phone Expenses 268.20 Regional Procurement: Salaries 37,962.99 Regional Procurement: Stationery & Office Expenses 270.00 Total Regional Procurement 57,571.27

Asset: External Meetings:Travel, Accom & Meals (0.01) FNQROC: Reimbursement of personal expenses (120.51) FNQROC: Uniforms 483.95 Infrastructure: Stationery & Office Expenses 318.09 Regional Procurement: Standardised Procurement documentation 24,600.00 Total Operating Expenses 352,339.98

Net Profit 417,855.97

Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 032 Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 As at 26 November 2018 26 NOV 2018

Assets Bank Cheque Account 81,828.34 V2 Account 1,642,358.40 Total Bank 1,724,186.74

Current Assets Accounts Receivable New 132,747.70 Total Current Assets 132,747.70

Total Assets 1,856,934.44

Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 383.04 ANZ Credit Card:FNQROC 5,421.35 GST 11,125.41 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 (0.08) Total Current Liabilities 148,028.72

Total Liabilities 148,028.72

Net Assets 1,708,905.72

Equity Current Year Earnings 417,855.97 Opening Bal Equity 293,928.07 Retained Earnings 997,121.68 Total Equity 1,708,905.72

Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 033 Expenses - Budget to Actual 2018/19

July August October June Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Expenses 2018/19 Salaries $646,000 $53,834 $0 $107,667 $114,118 $215,333 $201,321 $646,000 Reseal Program Supervisor (RPEQ) $60,000 $0 $0 $5,000 $9,360 $15,000 $18,720 $60,000 FNQROC Delegation expenses $27,000 $0 $0 $0 $3,953 $13,500 $43,487 $27,000 FNQROC Emergent delegations $15,000 $3,000 $3,230 $3,000 $3,000 $15,000 Vehicle leases and expenses $35,000 $0 $2,917 $4,045 $8,750 $8,155 $35,000 Stationery and office (including audit costs) $12,000 $1,000 $1,394 $2,000 $1,509 $4,000 $4,457 $12,000 Mobile phones $5,500 $458 $325 $916 $649 $1,833 $1,299 $5,500 Software licences $1,000 $0 -$120 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Subscriptions $2,000 $2,000 $306 $2,000 $1,506 $2,000 $1,506 $2,000 Training $10,000 $0 $1,666 $3,333 $3,975 $10,000 Board, Western Councils and Advisory Committee Meeting expenses (includes $29,200travel) $1,467 $309 $5,934 $6,968 $8,867 $19,728 $29,600 Chair Honorarium $6,000 $0 $0 $0 $6,000 $6,000 Maintenance of Strategic Opportunities document $1,000 $0 $0 $200 $1,000 Economy and community id subscription $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 Regional Video showcasing the region $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 FNQROC Forum Day $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 Contingencies $25,700 $2,142 $192 $4,284 $123 $8,567 $1,332 $25,700 Regional Road Investment Strategy $200,000 $0 $0 $44,444 $200,000 Mobile communication blackspot $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Total expenses $1,209,400 $77,901 $19,636 $150,384 $156,231 $343,827 $323,980 $1,209,800 $0

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MEETING DATE MEETING DETAILS 2018 28 Sept FNQROC Economic Development Meeting 08 Oct FNQROC Board Meeting FNQROC AGM 11 Oct RMCN Bi-monthly Meeting 15 Oct TIQ Trade Commissioner ASEAN (Singapore) Roundtable Meeting 16 Oct DLGRMA Workshop re Electoral Reform and Future Amendments to Balcarra DLGRMA Workshop re Local Government Grants Reform Mr Andrew Powell MP, Shadow Minister for State Dev, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for LG, Racing and Multicultural Affairs Mr Steve Minnikin MP, Shadow Minister for Transport & Main Roads Hon Mark Bailey MP, Minister for Transport & Main Roads 17 Oct Roundtable meeting with Tania Hall, Arts Qld re RASN Hon Kate Jones MP, Minister for Innovation & Tourism Industry Development Mr David Crisafulli MP, Shadow Minister for Environment, Science & GBR Roundtable with FNQROC Local Members Hon Curtis Pitt MP (Speaker + Mulgrave), Hon Craig Crawford MP (Minister for Fire and Emergency Services + Barron River), Mr Michael Healy MP (Cairns) and Ms Cynthia Lui MP (Cook) Hon Mick de Brenni, Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport Mr David Batt MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for State Development Mr John-Paul Langbroek MP, Shadow Minister for Sport & Racing, Shadow Mini Hon Leeanne Enoch MP, Minister for Environment & the GBR, Science & the Arts Mr Brent Mickelberg MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Dev Ms Deb Frecklington MP, Leader of the Opposition Mr Tim Mander MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition + Shadow Treasurer Mr Dale Last MP, Shadow Minister for NQ and Natural Resources and Mines Ms Ann Leahy MP, Shadow Minister for LG

035 FNQROC Cocktail Reception hosted with Hon Craig Crawford MP, Minister for Fire and Emergency Services 22 Oct FNQROC Regional Road Investment Strategy 25 Oct FNQ Regional Water Alliance Meeting 26 Oct FNQ RRIS 30 Oct FNQROC Contract & Procurement Documentation Training 31 Oct ROSI Roundtable Meeting (Townsville) 01 Nov Meeting with TMR 02 Nov FNQROC Planners Group Meeting 08 Nov FNQROC Regional Removal & Beneficial Reuse of Bio-solids 09 Nov Container Refund Scheme Briefing Meeting with Cr Kremastos 12 Nov Savannah Way Board Meeting and AGM 15 Nov Advance Cairns Breakfast with Hon Richard Marles MP, Shadow Minister for Defence (attended by Linda Richardson on behalf of EO) Roundtable meeting with Hon Richard Marles MP, Shadow Minister for Defence (attending by Linda Richardson on behalf of EO) LGAQ Roads and Transport Advisory Group – Telstra 5G Innovation Centre 16 Nov LGAQ Roads and Transport Advisory Group Meeting (Brisbane) 21-23 Nov ALGA National Local Roads and Transport Congress (Alice Springs) 20 Nov Roundtable with Senator Chisholm, Senator for Qld (attended by Linda Richardson on behalf of EO) 28 Nov FNQROC Western Councils Forum

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DATE Monday, 26 November 2018

TO: Cr Bob Manning – Cairns Regional Council

SUBJECT LGAQ Policy Executive Update for Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Meeting

Key Activities Summary

This brief provides an update on the following key LGAQ activities:

1. Beyond Belcarra 2. New Councillor Complaints system 3. Waste Update 4. Federal Election Campaign 5. Industrial Relations and Workforce Update 6. Reef Councils Major Integrated Project 7. Queensland Climate Resilient Councils Program (QCRC) 8. End of Waste Code – Biosolids 9. Trade Mission - 2019 TIQ & LGAQ Taiwan mission - Smart Cities Summit & Expo 10. Trade and Investment Mentor 11. Senate Inquiry & Air Services Contracts 12. Review of Biosecurity Act 2014 13. LGAQ Submissions Update

LGAQ Policy Executive Member: Cr Bob Manning Page 1 of 7 LGAQ Contact Officer: Luke Hannan E: [email protected] P: 3000 2226 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296

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1. Beyond Belcarra • On 1 November, the LGAQ President Mayor Mark Jamieson and CEO Greg Hallam met with the Queensland Premier to outline the concern amongst elected members in relation to differing interpretations and formal advice within different arms of her Government on conflicts of interest and gift provisions arising out of the first tranche of the Belcarra legislation. • On 31 October, the LGAQ Annual Conference passed a resolution calling on the State Government to immediately amend the law to provide a practical definition of what constitutes a ‘gift’. • The ban on developer donations commenced on 2 October 2018 and councillors had until 1 November 2018 to repay any gift or donation received from a prohibited donor since 12 October 2017. The Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) has produced a series of fact sheets and answers to FAQs which are available on their website. The ECQ Fact Sheet 9 on Hospitality states that, “receiving hospitality, perishable foodstuffs or tickets to sporting or cultural entertainment (up to $200 value as a guide) in the course of carrying out official duties and attended in an official capacity should not be considered a political donation”. The LGAQ has received clarifying advice from the ECQ that the $200 value is not cumulative but that councillors need to exercise judgement where receiving ongoing and consistent hospitality from the same donor may cross the line between a token of hospitality and a gift. • The LGAQ is working with the Department on a further tranche of integrity and other reforms. The scope of these discussions includes the remaining Belcarra recommendations, the recommendations from the Soorley review into the 2016 local government elections and the LGAQ’s Beyond Belcarra proposals endorsed by the Policy Executive on 27 April 2018. • On 31 October, the LGAQ Annual Conference also voted on its preferred position in response to the Soorley recommendation to move the election date to October or November in non-state election years and resolved to maintain the status quo (i.e. elections in March 2020, March 2024, etc.). LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Stephan Bohnen, Lead – Intergovernmental Relations

2. New Councillor Complaints system • The new Councillor Complaints system is due to come into force on 3 December 2018. The new system is expected to more effectively weed out frivolous and vexatious claims, as well as allow for genuine complaints to be dealt with independently and in a faster and fairer manner than in the past. • On 16 October 2018, Local Government Minister Hinchliffe announced that respected crime investigator Kathleen Florian had been appointed as the inaugural Independent Assessor. Her office will be responsible for undertaking initial assessments of all complaints about councillor conduct under the new system. • John Boyd has been appointed as the President of the new Councillor Complaints Tribunal which will investigate misconduct matters under the new system. • The Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs is continuing with its councillor complaints education and awareness program. The program includes face-to-face and self-paced online training. The LGAQ encourages all councillors to take part in the training. • Local governments will need to implement new procedures for dealing with councillor complaints, including procedures for the conduct of meetings, adopt an investigations policy and establish a conduct register recording orders and decisions. There will also be a new mandatory code of conduct for councillors.

LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Stephan Bohnen, Lead – Intergovernmental Relations

LGAQ Policy Executive Member: Cr Bob Manning Page 2 of 7 LGAQ Contact Officer: Luke Hannan E: [email protected] P: 3000 2226 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296

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3. Waste Update • On 17 November, the Hon Leeanne Enoch, Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts announced waste levy funding and recommitted that ‘70% of revenue raised from the levy would go back to councils, the waste industry, scheme start- up, and environmental programs’. • As part of this announcement and in direct response to LGAQ advocacy, including recent media, Minister Enoch announced the deferred commencement of the levy to 1 July 2019 and alignment of incremental increases with financial years. The levy will also now start at $75/tonne for municipal solid waste (MSW). • The Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 will now be debated in the new year to allow for the necessary amendments to be amended before the Bill is passed. • In response to ongoing LGAQ advocacy, it is also expected a waste levy moratorium will to be applied to some local government waste streams (i.e. road scrapings) for regional councils via the subordinate regulation. • In the coming weeks, the LGAQ will be focusing on: o Partnering with the State Government and QTC to deliver a waste data project; o Working with State Government to finalise the Bill and subordinate regulation; o Responding to consultation on the draft Queensland Waste Strategy; o Working with State Government to develop circular economy and EfW policies to provide investment certainty; o Advocating for financial support for local government regional waste strategies and infrastructure plans; and o Partnering with State Government to deliver an ATSI council waste strategy. • The LGAQ facilitated a Waste Forum on 14 & 15 November 2018 with almost 90 participants from 27 councils to share key learnings of the recent International Waste Tour, including presentations from council participants and key industry and State Government leaders. LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Robert Ferguson, Lead –Public Health and Waste

4. Federal Election Campaign • The LGAQ is working with ALGA and other state associations to deliver a vocal and focussed campaign to ensure election candidates endorse various policy proposals and pledge to pursue them if they win government. • Chief among these proposals is the bid to increase federal Financial Assistance grants to councils to at least 1 percent of total Commonwealth taxation revenue. • The ALGA Board has approved an external communications consultancy, Fifty Acres, to create a campaign to push the 1 percent message between now and the federal election. • ALGA’s full document and council Advocacy Kit can be found at www.allpoliticsislocal.com.au • The LGAQ will continue to provide creative and logistical input to this campaign as well as integrate the LGAQ’s own federal election policy plan into our activities across the state. This will be a campaign targeted at marginal seats, where the opportunity to influence the policy platforms of the major parties is highest. Several meetings will be held in Canberra on 4 December. • The LGAQ’s own federal election policy plan is consistent with ALGA’s but tailored to incorporate Queensland specific issues based on member feedback. • Format of the LGAQ plan will also be slightly different to previous years in that a campaign around “Just One Per Cent”, to increase FAGs to 1% of taxation will be the centrepiece of the plan. • As discussed at this year’s Annual Conference, the LGAQ has asked councils to start begin to: o Get your Federal representatives and candidates to champion your local priorities; o Get behind the nation-wide push by councils for the funds distributed under FAGs to increase to at least 1 percent of total Commonwealth taxation revenue; and LGAQ Policy Executive Member: Cr Bob Manning Page 3 of 7 LGAQ Contact Officer: Luke Hannan E: [email protected] P: 3000 2226 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296

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o Tell your federal representatives what difference that extra money can make for your region.

LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Craig Johnstone Media Executive

5. Industrial Relations and Workforce Update • Enterprise bargaining is continuing in some councils with a number now having registered certified agreements. A number of councils have sought assistance from the QIRC, having reached an impasse with unions on negotiations. • The LGAQ is currently engaging with councils on their experiences with enterprise bargaining and discussing options for possible reform. While many councils report a view that enterprise bargaining has run its course in relation to providing benefits to councils and staff, no clear alternative model is currently presenting itself. • The LGAQ attended the second meeting of the legislated Minister's Industrial Relations Reference Committee in October 2018. Amongst matters discussed, unions expressed their concerns with the lack of any progress with equal remuneration even with the new regulatory regime within the legislation. Local government has not been impacted up to this date with its current exemption for reporting on equal remuneration at time of EB certification. However, this exemption is due to expire in January 2019. The LGAQ is currently examining options for individual councils going forward post January 2019. • At the recent LGAQ annual conference, the LGAQ presented the Queensland Premier with an advanced copy of its Local Government Workforce and Future Skills report. The production of this report has coincided with the recent invitation to the LGAQ to attend the Premier's Skill Summit in December 2018 and the Jobs Queensland release of its report and tool-kit on Anticipating Future Skills: Jobs growth and alternative futures for Queensland to 2022. • A copy of the LGAQ Workforce report will be made available to all councils. LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Tony Goode, Workforce Executive

6. Reef Councils Major Integrated Project • In 2016, the LGAQ hosted the first Reef Councils Roundtable where it was agreed by reef councils that a coordinated set of prioritised projects should be developed for targeted investment. • In response, the LGAQ facilitated the development of the Reef Councils Major Integrated Projects (MIP) Proposal in partnership with Reef councils and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) Reef Guardian program. • The MIP is principally an investment prospectus designed to attract external investment to support 3 priority initiatives. Final consultation on the draft MIP was completed at the end of October 2018. • On 2 November 2018, the Reef Guardian Councils Steering Committee requested the LGAQ write to all Reef councils to request formal endorsement of the MIP by mid-January 2019. • Please note that endorsement of the MIP prospectus does not commit council to participation. • The Office of the Great Barrier Reef has already committed $326,000 over 18 months for the commencement of Initiative 1. Wastewater Stewardship – a project designed to identify and trial alternative solutions to expensive STP upgrades. • The LGAQ would like to publish the MIP by the end of January 2019 to enable its timely use in advocacy at the Federal level. LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Dorean Erhart, Lead – Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef and Program Manager – Q CRC

LGAQ Policy Executive Member: Cr Bob Manning Page 4 of 7 LGAQ Contact Officer: Luke Hannan E: [email protected] P: 3000 2226 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296

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LGAQ Update Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Meeting Monday 10 December 2018

7. Queensland Climate Resilient Councils Program (QCRC) • In the LGAQ’s 2018/19 State Government budget submission, the LGAQ successfully advocated for additional funding to expand access to the program to all Queensland councils. • The Department has committed an additional $1.25 million over 3 years extending the program to 30 June 2021, taking the total value of funding provided to the LGAQ to deliver this program for councils to approximately $2.4 million. The additional funding allows for all 77 Queensland councils to participate in the program and access its services. • The LGAQ will write to all councils not currently involved in the Program over coming weeks inviting further participation. • The Q CRC Program is also progressing its development of leading practice climate change resources for councils through the finalisation of a national and international stocktake, which identified over 300 reports, case studies, frameworks, guidelines, standards and decision-support tools that could be applicable to Queensland local governments. • Members of the Q CRC Local Government Community of Practice reviewed and rated the tools, which will now be reduced to 80 of the most relevant. Griffith University’s Climate Response Program, developing the package, have identified a number of gaps that the project will fill through newly created resources. This local government resource is a first in Australia.

LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Dorean Erhart, Lead – Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef and Program Manager – Q CRC

8. End of Waste Code – Biosolids • A draft end of waste code for biosolids has been published by the Department of Environment and Science for consultation on 29 October. Councils have until 29 November to provide comments. • The Queensland Government’s EOW framework under Chapter 8 and Chapter 8A of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011, replaced the previous Beneficial Use Approval (BUA) framework on 8 November 2016. • Existing beneficial reuse arrangements expire at the end of 2018, and the Queensland Government is working on creating an EOW code before the biosolid BUA expires. • A significant barrier to the compliance with the code is the definition of the point at which biosolids become a resource. The code requires all testing and assessment to be complete prior to classification as a resource, which will require lengthy holding times and additional expenses to councils. • If beneficial reuse comes under threat because of conservative application rates, councils may be forced to dispose to landfill or incinerate biosolids, which will cost councils collectively up to $10M from the pending inclusion in the waste levy alone. • Cr. Anne Maddern from Fraser Coast Regional Council has represented LGAQ on the Technical Advisory Panel that provided recommendations to the Department on the code. Despite diligent representations many of the recommendations were disregarded. • A motion at the LGAQ's recent annual conference, number 19, Association Matters - End of Waste Code for Biosolids was presented to and subsequently carried by the membership. This will also form the basis for ongoing representation by the LGAQ on this matter. LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Arron Hieatt, Lead, Water and Sewerage Infrastructure

LGAQ Policy Executive Member: Cr Bob Manning Page 5 of 7 LGAQ Contact Officer: Luke Hannan E: [email protected] P: 3000 2226 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296

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LGAQ Update Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Meeting Monday 10 December 2018

9. Trade Mission - 2019 TIQ & LGAQ Taiwan mission - Smart Cities Summit & Expo

• The 2018 Queensland Smart Cities Delegation was the first joint activity between TIQ and LGAQ since the signing of the MoU and it was also the first time that the Taiwan Smart City Summit and Expo had mayors/deputy mayors attending from Australia with their local business delegations. An attractive package is now offered to Councils to attend the 2019 mission so if you would like to find out more about the Summit (26-29 March 2019) please see attached or contact Paul Cranch on 3000 2265 to express your interest by 30 November.

LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Paul Cranch, Lead – Trade and Investment

10. Trade and Investment Mentor • A new trade and investment mentor will advise Queensland councils on how to take advantage of opportunities for their communities to encourage greater business links with overseas firms and provide councils with insight into good strategies to attract investment. • The LGAQ has appointed former Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner to North America, David Camerlengo, to the role, created as part of a new push by the LGAQ and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) to bolster the capacity of councils to attract international investment to their regions. David is contactable on mobile 0410 156 081 or via email [email protected]

LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: David Camerlengo, Trade & Investment Mentor

11. Senate Inquiry & Air Services Contracts Senate Inquiry – reporting date • In November 2017, the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee established an Inquiry into The operation, regulation and funding of air route service delivery to rural, regional and remote communities. • The original reporting date was set for 30 March 2018, however, has been deferred on several occasions (20 September 2018 and 4 December 2018). • On 17 October 2018, the Senate agreed to once again extend the reporting date to 27 June 2019.

Air Services Contracts • The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will soon commence a review of its Air Services Contracts. • As part of this review, TMR will establish a Working Group to assist in an advisory capacity. TMR is currently developing a Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Working Group and obtaining necessary internal approvals to proceed. LGAQ Policy Executive Member: Cr Bob Manning Page 6 of 7 LGAQ Contact Officer: Luke Hannan E: [email protected] P: 3000 2226 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296

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LGAQ Update Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Meeting Monday 10 December 2018

• TMR has advised that it intends to write to individual ROCs (as necessary) to invite nominations of up to two representatives to participate in the review via membership of the Working Group. Membership of the Working Group will also include TMR, LGAQ and potentially the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning. • While the review will focus upon Air Services, TMR will also seek feedback on bus and train services. • Initial communications, including the draft ToR and an initial survey, are anticipated before the end of 2018, with the Working Group expected to meet for the first time in early 2019. LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Scott Britton, Lead – Roads, Transport and Infrastructure

12. Review of Biosecurity Act 2014 • Biosecurity Queensland is undertaking a review of the Biosecurity Act 2014 in line with a requirement to do so within three years from its commencement on 1 July 2016. • The Act includes a paradigm shift to biosecurity management, particularly the consideration of biosecurity risks. The review will assist in understanding how people are coping with the changes and in particular the obligations imposed under the Act. • As local government plays a key role in administering the Act, a Local Government Biosecurity Legislation Review Group, consisting of 11 councils, has been established by Biosecurity Queensland. The group provides a mechanism for local government to contribute their views to the Act Review, which is designed to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of the Act and provide valuable information to improve its operation. • A report must be provided by Biosecurity Queensland to the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries by May 2019.

LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Kristy Gooding, Lead – Natural Assets and NRM

13. LGAQ Submissions Update Recent Submissions (last month)

• National Biosecurity Statement – 31 October • Senate Inquiry into the Impact of Feral Deer, Pigs and Goats in Australia – 2 November • Austrade’s role in attracting investment in Australia – 16 November • Inquiry into Austrade’s role in attracting investment in Australia – 23 November

Upcoming Submissions (month)

• Draft End of Waste (EOW) Code for the use of biosolids – 29 November • Inquiry into automated mass transit – 7 December • Reef Credit Scheme – 12 December • Draft Accepted Development Vegetation Clearing Codes - infrastructure, extractive and agricultural efficiency clearing codes – 19 December

LGAQ Policy Executive Member: Cr Bob Manning Page 7 of 7 LGAQ Contact Officer: Luke Hannan E: [email protected] P: 3000 2226 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296

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Taiwan Smart City Summit and Expo

26-29 March 2019

Taiwan Market Overview Taiwan and Queensland share a strong business relationship.

• In 2017, Taiwan was Queensland’s 5th largest merchandise export destination valued at $2.8 billion • There were 73,000 Taiwanese tourists visited Queensland contributing $208 million to the state economy • 5,230 Taiwanese students studied in Queensland contributing $186 million to the state economy. • In 2016, Taiwan government has announced the New Southbound Policy to strengthen the economics and trade cooperation, people to people linkages, resources sharing, and institutional links among ASEAN nations, Australia and New Zealand. • In 2017, Taiwan government announced the 5+2 Major Innovative Industries Policy, focusing on the industrial sectors of the IoT, biomedical, green energy, smart machinery, and defence, and subsequently was expanded to include new agriculture and circular economy as the “+2”.

About TCA (the Summit and Expo organisers) Taipei Computer Association (TCA), established in 1974, is the leading industrial organization in Taiwan. Its 4,000 members engages various fields such as software, hardware, semiconductors and components, manufacturing, sales, network communication services, etc., thereby generating over 80% of the total production value of Taiwan’s Information Communication Technology (ICT). TCA offices are located in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung as well as overseas offices in China, Japan and India.

About the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) The Smart City Summit & Expo, established in 2014, is not only the platform for the Taiwan ICT industry to present their smart city solutions, but also the biggest IoT application exhibition in Asia. City leaders from all over the world are gathered in Taipei to exchange their experience in smart city development, learning a diversity of innovative applications and solutions, and thus escalating the growth of smart cities worldwide through communications among suppliers and buyers. ‘Building Smart Cities on the IoT’ has been the theme of Smart City Summit & Expo. With the comprehensive IoT network, the city leaders can make smart decisions based on Big Data collected from cities and citizens.

Benefits Mayors and Deputy Mayors will receive;

• a round-trip premium economy flight ticket • airport transfers • four-days free accommodation • ground transport to all SCSE related events There are additional benefits for any business delegates accompanying the mayor/deputy mayor.

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Summary of SCSE 2018 The Queensland Smart Cities Delegation was the first joint activity between TIQ and LGAQ since the signing of the MoU and it was also the first time that the Taiwan Smart City Summit and Expo had mayors/deputy mayors attending from Australia.

Over 25,000 people attended the Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) including mayors and deputy mayors from 120 cities and 50 countries. There were 10 delegates from Queensland including two mayors, two deputy mayors, two presidents of chambers of commerce, two economic development agency representatives and two business delegates. TIQ Taiwan worked collaboratively with Austrade for the coordination of a joint Australia – Queensland Pavilion at the Expo; DFAT for a joint networking reception with 50 key Taiwanese VIPs.

The aim of the delegation was to profile Queensland’s smart cities and related initiatives as well as achieve investment and export outcomes for the participating cities and business delegates. Outside of the SCSE program and additional 12 meetings were organised for the group in addition to a number of tailored individual meetings.

Australian Pavilion – [Front L to R] Manager Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Vice President Taishin International Bank, Deputy Mayor of Taipei, Deputy Mayor of Toowoomba, CIO Asia Sillicon Valley Development Agency, Deputy Mayor of Townsville, Chairwoman of Tatung, Austrade Senior Trade Commissioner, President Australia Taiwan Chamber of Commerce – Queensland, President Ipswich Chamber of Commerce; [Back L to R] Director Taipei Smart City Project Management Office, Dean at James Cook University, Professor at University of Technology Sydney, Sunshine Coast Tradestart Officer, Professor at University of Technology Sydney, Toowoomba Economic Development Manager, DFAT Head of Post, Founder Think VR, Telstra Executive, Mayor of Charters Towers, Chairman TECO, Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner

Testimonials ‘I must say I am sad to be leaving. I have enjoyed the hospitality of strangers who are now friends and the company of those I already knew. Thank you to all those who have made this possible and wonderful. See you next year if not before’. – Mayor of Charters Towers, Cr. Liz Schmidt

‘It has been an amazing week and I love Taiwan and the Taiwanese. Sylvia (Summit Staff) will always have a place in my heart. Thank you Patrick and the TIQ team for your care and attention to us. Proud to have such a team working for Queensland. If I have the opportunity, I will return but will be far more aware’. – Deputy Mayor of Toowoomba, Cr. Carol Taylor

‘Wow! What a journey over the last eight days. I want to thank everyone for the great experience I had whilst in Taipei, Taiwan and the friendship. So much was learnt, experienced and shared, the opening ceremony, education, health, culture, markets, food, music, community leaders, mayors, technology, our student minders and the fantastic team at TIQ lead by Patrick. The list goes on and on, the memories will as well. Thanks again team! Taipei, I will be back! – Deputy Mayor of Townsville, Cr. Les Walker

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Opportunities in Taiwan

• Information sharing- 50 parallel conference sessions, bringing together over 250 global leaders and experts and facilitating in-depth discussion. There are speaking opportunities for mayors and/or delegates. • Intercity Proof of Concept – The Taipei Smart City Project Management Office is looking for companies to do a proof of concept in Taipei under the GOSMART initiative. Both Townsville and Toowoomba are signatories. • Export Opportunities – more than 25,000 professional visitors and more

than 250 exhibitors, SCSE is the place Meeting with Investors at Huanan Bank – The Queensland Smart Cities Business for smart city and IoT business Delegation meeting with investors and buyers at Huanan Commercial Bank hosted opportunities. by Vice Chairman Tommy Lin. • Investment Opportunities – TIQ Taiwan can facilitate meetings with potential investors for investment ready projects in their cities. • PR Opportunities – there are opportunities to have a booth at the Expo to showcase smart city solutions from your region as well as gain media exposure from local media outlets.

TIQ Support

• Before the conference – TIQ will host a market briefing session, design a tailored program including: 1:1 business matching and investment seminars and logistics support. • During the conference – TIQ Taiwan will accompany you to the conference and meetings and provide interpreting services if needed. • After the conference – TIQ will provide a post-event report and assist with follow up.

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