Queensland Plan

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Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman

AUDIO: Premier Campbell Newman comments on launch of The Queensland Plan

Queenslanders have spoken loud and clear in The Queensland Plan saying that the economy, education and the regions are the keys to a vibrant and prosperous state.

Premier Campbell Newman will launch The Queensland Plan: Queenslanders' 30-year vision today (Thursday) at the Local Government Association of Queensland Regional and Economic Conference in Hervey Bay. The plan is the culmination of the largest community engagement activity of its kind in Australia.

Premier Campbell Newman comments on the announcement here:

https://soundcloud.com/qldpremier/qld-plan-preview/s-wL4Xx

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Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman

Premier launches Queenslanders' 30-year vision

Queenslanders have spoken loud and clear in The Queensland Plan saying that the economy, education and the regions are the keys to a vibrant and prosperous state.

Premier Campbell Newman launched The Queensland Plan: Queenslanders' 30-year vision at the Local Government Association of Queensland Regional and Economic Conference in Hervey Bay today. The plan is the culmination of the largest community engagement activity of its kind in Australian history and one of the largest in the world.

Mr Newman said the 'people's plan' provided key goals on jobs and the economy with agreement among 80,000 participating Queenslanders that they wanted their state to be the number one performing economy which provided the best job opportunities in Australia.

"People from every corner of the state contributed ideas to The Queensland Plan with a common vision to grow our regional economies, foster innovation, strengthen our education sector and encourage community connections," Mr Newman said.

"This was a massive and exemplary exercise in listening and consulting which involved

various discussion forums from summits and community think tanks to boardroom workshops and robust family debates."

Mr Newman said Queenslanders' feedback was that they wanted to maximise our natural talents and assets and envisaged a state that was focussed on industry development and diversification and with centres of excellence that drove innovation.

He said The Queensland Plan offered many challenges to government with targets such as doubling the population of regions outside South East Queensland while other goals would require new thinking by all levels of government.

He said the community's vision would be driven by The Queensland Plan Ambassadors Council, which would be chaired by Public Service Commission Chief Executive Andrew Chesterman and included people such as Professor Ian Frazer, tourism chief Daniel Gschwind and former Labor Minister and Mt Isa Mayor Tony McGrady.

Minister responsible for The Queensland Plan, Andrew Powell, said the plan set bold, new targets that would take transformative action and dedicated focus to achieve but he was confident Queenslanders would rise to the challenge.

"Queenslanders told us they want an education target of 100 per cent of children having basic literacy and numeracy in primary school," Mr Powell said.

"They also want a doubling of our regional population outside South East Queensland which will require integration with innovative plans such as RegionsQ and close co-operation with the Federal Government to build stronger regional economies."

The government will respond to The Queensland Plan later in the year.

[ENDS] 31 July 2014

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Media Statements
Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman

Monday, September 15, 2014

Queensland Government responds to 'People's Plan'

Families across the state will be able to track the progress of the 30-year Queensland Plan and the delivery of key initiatives through an online whole of Government response.

Premier Campbell Newman said the 'People's Plan' will guide the Government's actions in ensuring that Queensland is the best place to live, work and raise a family.

"We have listened to the priorities, goals and aspirations of Queenslanders and every initiative our government introduces from this point forward will be aimed at helping achieve this vision," Mr Newman said.

"It encompasses many areas that are important to families such as health and wellbeing, the economy and growing regional Queensland and creating jobs.

"Education was also a key focus for Queenslanders and that is why we have launched the Best Start initiative to improve early literacy through libraries.

"This $20 million program is just one of many programs we will be rolling out across the state to complete the vision that Queenslanders gave us through this plan."

Mr Newman said the response to The Queensland Plan is being delivered online so that the government can progressively add new actions as they are developed over time.

"Our response is not a single point-in-time statement because just like Queensland, it must evolve over time," Mr Newman said.

"Delivering on The Queensland Plan will also require the input of individuals, organisations and all levels of Government.

"We are encouraging all Queenslanders to collaborate with us to tackle future issues and ensure we can make The Queensland Plan a reality."

The Government's response to The Queensland Plan will build upon the strong plan that is already underway to deliver the outcomes Queenslanders need and want.

This includes initiatives such as:



    Great Teachers = Great Results, a $537 million initiative aimed at boosting teacher performance and school autonomy
    Housing 2020 Strategy, a plan to deliver 12,000 new homes for Queenslanders most in need
    ConstructionQ, DestinationQ, RegionsQ and InfrastructureQ - creating a 20 year blueprint for the future of industry as part of growing our four pillar economy
    Blueprint for better healthcare in Queensland
    Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Economic Participation Framework and Action Plan
    Royalties for the Regions

Mr Newman said growing regional Queensland was a vital part of The Queensland Plan.

"Queenslanders wanted to see the regions grow and we have spoken about the desire to see this happen," Mr Newman said.

"We have already developed the Regions Q Strategy and Action Plan to grow regional jobs while our Royalties for the Regions program is supercharging regional economies," he said.

"But there is so much more that we are doing and I encourage all Queenslanders to visit the website, see our strategies and programs and learn more about how you can get involved.

"We are committed to making The Queensland Plan a reality and we have a strong plan to achieve this."

The Queensland Plan and the Government's Response to the Plan can be accessed at http://queenslandplan.qld.gov.au/gov-response.aspx

Details about the Best Start program can be found at www.slq.qld.gov.au/best-start-qld

[ENDS] 15 September 2014

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The Queensland Plan Annual Progress Report 2018-19

https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Documents/TableOffice/TabledPapers/2019/5619T2194.pdf

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The Queensland Plan Annual Progress Report

Report 2019–20

https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Documents/TableOffice/TabledPapers/2020/5720T280.pdf