- The Crisafulli Government will meet with mayors of Rural, Remote and Indigenous Councils this week.
- Meetings will focus on delivering outcomes for geographically disadvantaged communities, after regional Queenslanders were ignored during Labor's decade of decline.
- This build on efforts to strengthen partnerships between state and local governments, under the Equal Partners in Government Agreement.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its promise to strengthen partnerships with Rural, Remote and Indigenous Councils by focusing on delivering outcomes for Queensland's most geographically disadvantaged communities.
These meetings will provide a platform for local leaders to represent their communities' interests directly with the State.
Discussions will focus on key issues including disaster recovery, roads, housing, economic development, health and alcohol management plans, with outcomes to inform future policies and initiatives.
This continues the Crisafulli Government's efforts to build genuine and equal partnerships with local governments across the State, as part of its commitment to the Equal Partnerships in Government Agreement.
The former Labor Government's decade of decline ignored cries from Indigenous communities across the State seeking assistance to fix failing critical infrastructure and restore essential services, including clean drinking water.
Minister for Local Government Ann Leahy said the meetings clearly demonstrate the Crisafulli Government's commitment to ensuring all Queensland councils are directly influencing government policy.
"Our government is committed to supporting local governments and fostering partnerships that deliver real outcomes for communities, no matter where they live in our State," Minister Leahy said.
"This is about recognising the unique challenges and opportunities faced by councils in some of Queensland's most isolated regions."
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Fiona Simpson said it was important to recognise the leadership of locally elected mayors and their councils in Indigenous communities.
"Strengthening partnerships with Indigenous communities is central to our commitment to deliver practical support, and this action ensures local elected leaders are directly engaged in shaping tangible outcomes," Minister Simpson said.
"This is about working together to drive real progress in Closing The Gap for our Indigenous communities - particularly those in rural and remote areas - across health, housing, safety and economic development."
