📋 Tender Overview
Regional Development Australia (RDA) leaders have met with the new Minister for Regional and Rural Development for the first time to map a shared vision for their communities and identify opportunities for collaboration and investment.
Minister Last said the meeting was a clear message that the Crisafulli Government’s door was open for collaboration and consultation to bring the best ideas to the table.
“I’ve spent my life living and working in regional Queensland and I’m committed to ensuring regional Queensland’s voice is heard in government decisions,” Minister Last said.
“The RDA representatives have their fingers on the pulse of their communities, and we want to tap into their knowledge to better understand each region’s priorities so we can help to unlock the full potential of the individual regions.
“Our first meeting was an opportunity to reset how the government will work with RDA and give them confidence that our door is open.”
RDA delegates representing Townsville and North West Queensland, Greater Whitsunday, Central and Western Queensland, Darling Downs and South West, Logan and Redlands, Gold Coast, Wide Bay Burnett, and Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions attended the meeting.
“I have asked each of the representatives to report back on their highest priority projects and opportunities for investment and I’m looking forward to working with each region going forward,” Minister Last said.
“We know that water and energy costs and availability are two of the biggest issues facing regional Queensland communities.
“I’m committed to working with my colleagues to improve water and energy security as this is vital to livability and attracting new investment.”
