Queensland Plan

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Media Statements
Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection
The Honourable Andrew Powell
Saturday, May 04, 2013

Queensland – It's time to join the journey

Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection and Minister responsible for delivering The Queensland Plan Andrew Powell today invited Queenslanders to join the journey to create a shared 30-year vision for our future.

Launching a television advertisement which will begin screening tomorrow night, Minister Powell said The Queensland Plan will be a shared vision created by Queenslanders, for Queenslanders.

"We have an amazing opportunity to shape Queensland's future, and today I encourage all Queenslanders to dare to dream," Mr Powell said.

"The future is in our hands, let's work together to achieve something special.

"The Queensland Plan will go beyond politics and personal priorities.  It will be a genuine reflection of our collective aspirations and priorities for the future."

More than 400 Queenslanders will begin that journey at a summit in Mackay on 10th May by undertaking a robust discussion to begin shaping this vision.

"I'm pleased to say that all 89 electorates will be represented at the Mackay Summit, and thank all members for their bipartisan support," Mr Powell said.

"At this summit, members of parliament will sit shoulder-to-shoulder with members from their community and elected local government representatives to determine what questions we should ask all Queenslanders to help shape The Queensland Plan.

"The summit will not come up with the answers – it will shape the questions we ask ourselves.

"After the Mackay summit all Queenslanders will be invited to have their say."

Queenslanders can join the conversation on The Queensland Plan from May through to August, with every Member of Parliament hosting a range of activities to inform The Queensland Plan. 

This will be supported by a range of state-wide promotional activities targeted to ensure every Queenslander has the opportunity to be involved in shaping their future.

"We encourage every Queenslander, where ever you are, to get involved, contact your local MP, and join the conversation," Mr Powell said.

For further information about The Queensland Plan and to register your interest in participating, visit www.qld.gov.au/queenslandplan.

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Couriermail --> Queensland taxpayers foot bill for TV ad encouraging participation in Newman Government's Queensland Plan

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Alex Douglas invited me to be one of the participants for the Gaven electorate but I was not in a position to do so.

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Likewise ...

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Brisbanetimes --> Planning ahead for the Queensland of 2043

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http://www.queenslandplan.qld.gov.au/

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612 ABC Brisbane --> How to create a vision for the future

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Brisbanetimes --> Questions to shape Queensland's future

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ABC News --> Opposition labels Qld Plan summit a 'talkfest'

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Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman

Queenslanders invited to have their say online

Queenslanders can now have their say on shaping the long-term future of the state through The Queensland Plan website.

Six questions, collaboratively developed at the summit in Mackay on Friday, are now online for all Queenslanders to answer.

Premier Campbell Newman said the questions reflected a consensus view of the delegates who attended the Mackay summit.

"The questions were developed from a collaborative process involving more than 400 community, industry and government representatives at the summit," Mr Newman said.

"The spirit on show in Mackay was one of teamwork and I thank all who attended for their passion and participation.

"The summit was only the first step in the journey.  It is now up to all Queenslanders to have their say on the state's future.

"The answers to the questions will tell us where Queenslanders want their state to be in 30 years' time, detailing our priorities for the future.

"The Queensland Plan website is only one way to give your feedback.  You can also get involved by contacting your local MP, or attending local community engagement events."

The six questions Queenslanders are asked to answer are:

    In the context of living in the community, how do we move our focus from me to we?
    How do we create and foster an education culture that teaches skills and values to meet global challenges and optimise regional strengths?
    How do we empower and educate individuals, communities and institutions to embrace responsibility for an active and healthy lifestyle?
    How do we structure our economy to ensure our children inherit a resilient future?
    How do we strengthen our economic future and achieve sustainable landscapes?
    How do we attract and retain the brightest minds and ideas where they are most needed and capitalise on global opportunities?

To provide your answers or to find out more about how you can get involved in The Queensland Plan, visit www.qld.gov.au/queenslandplan.

[ENDS] 13 May 2013

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ABC News --> Opposition labels Qld Plan summit a 'talkfest'

They'd know, they were just as proficient at having them.

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Contribute to the plan  --> http://queenslandplan.qld.gov.au/get-involved/have-your-say/index.html

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http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2013/7/28/queenslanders-voice-their-views-about-our-future

Media Statements
Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection
The Honourable Andrew Powell
Sunday, July 28, 2013

Queenslanders voice their views about our future

Compulsory community service, taking a more personalised approach to education and overhauling the economy to decrease Queensland's reliance on mining are some of the initial views provided to The Queensland Plan.

Queenslanders also want to strengthen community connections, improve our cultural and economic relationships with Asia and place greater emphasis on the role of agriculture and farming.

Minister responsible for The Queensland Plan Andrew Powell said feedback has identified strong support for personalised education models that respond to changing global trends and a greater focus on the outdoors from encouraging more active lifestyles to expanding our green spaces.

"While there is still one month left for Queensland to contribute to our state's 30 year vision, early analysis indicates a common statewide desire for a stronger sense of community with clear differences on how to achieve it," Mr Powell said.

"Driving community projects, volunteering, helping others, connecting with neighbours to become more active and getting outdoors, feature prominently in Queensland's early vision for the future.

"More than 10,000 people from every corner of the state have responded to the six questions developed collaboratively by Queenslanders at the Mackay Summit.

"Some Queenslanders have opted to join in local community events to share and debate their views, while others have gone online to have their say.

"Whatever the method, conversations are underway across the state and we're hearing great ideas, stories and strong opinions on what people want and don't want."

It is now even easier for Queenslanders to contribute their thoughts about Queensland's future with responses to questions added to The Queensland Plan website (www.qld.gov.au/queenslandplan). These provide an opportunity for people to comment on feedback from their fellow Queenslanders.

"If you haven't had your say about Queensland's future, now is the time to voice your opinion," Mr Powell said.

'We strongly encourage everyone to contribute – our diversity is unearthing some wonderful perspectives that will help build a strong future."

Submissions to The Queensland Plan are open until 30 August 2013. A summit will be held in Brisbane on 9 and 10 October 2013 where the results of all the engagement from throughout Queensland will be discussed and prioritised into a clear direction for The Queensland Plan. The plan will be released in late 2013.

Editors Note: Local Members can access and provide a snapshot of their electorate response.

Key facts:

·         More males than females have contributed so far (52%)

·         Baby Boomers (1946-1966) outweigh other age categories (42%)

·         All of Queensland is represented with feedback received from every electorate

·         More than 100 events have been held across the state, from Mount Isa, to Townsville, Goondiwindi, Warwick and the Gold Coast.  Over 60 are planned by 30 August.

Some comments provided by Queenslanders include:

·         There needs to be a clear understanding that learning and education is part of everything we do. Great success has been achieved when education/learning is taken out of the classroom and into the community.

·         When our children finish 20 years of education they have always been treated as one of a crowd and they have learnt very little of the skills they require to be adults. To solve the problem, more education out of schools, mentorships, traineeships, apprenticeships, starting from younger ages where children learn one-on-one from older, wiser people.

·         Legislate 'good faith' indemnity for non-commercial recreational activity to overcome fear of third-party liability.

·         The mining boom will end and the manufacturing industry is in trouble. We need to focus on intellectual industries, exporting our intelligence. We need to invest in the exponential and future technologies – 3D printing, robotics, AI, biotechnology, synthetic biology, renewable technology and education.

·         I think most bush children are automatically active – but there is no incentive for city children to do this unless they join a club voluntarily. There should be physical education every day in schools, structured to teach skills, not just supervised running around in the playground.

·         Support local small business who are major employers and also to continue with large government projects to keep us moving forward.

·         We need truly inclusive built environments which are age and disability friendly. In this way, everyone can contribute to making Queensland great.

·         Support farmers' markets so that people have a chance to see food that has been freshly picked, talk to farmers, get a feel for how food is actually produced.

·         Look at men's sheds, women's arts and crafts groups with so much talent and wisdom. Life skills have been lost and not passed on to the younger generation.

·         Harness the skills of the retired and retiring baby boomers. Establish mentoring programs in all local government areas for small business, students, managers, future business owners. Promote 'it is never too late to learn' culture across all sectors and age groups.

[ENDS] 28 July 2013

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Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman
Thursday, August 29, 2013

Engagement expert backs The Queensland Plan

One of the world's leading engagement experts has praised The Queensland Plan consultation process saying the approach taken to engage the community had been robust, ambitious and showed a number of healthy indicators.

Oregon-based "architect of public process", Steven Ames, recognised internationally for his work in long-range city planning, said The Queensland Plan has been far more ambitious than a typical public opinion poll.

"While the Government could have completed a scientific survey across 1000 people that would have been perfectly valid statistically, it would not have elicited the level of engagement this process has," Mr Ames said.

"The fact that a citizen-generated process was used to build the core questions posed to the public, and that it has received multi-partisan support reflects well on the process."

Mr Ames said the direct touches with so many people and their aspirations had been exceptional, certainly in the number of responses submitted.

"The length of the consultation process, the approach, and the techniques used across multiple demographics should enable the outcomes to represent a greater degree of consensus.

"However, the work is not yet done and the proof will be in the final outcomes. I would encourage all Queenslanders to join the conversation and have their say."

Premier Campbell Newman said more than 45,000 Queenslanders had now added their voice to The Queensland Plan, but there was still a last chance for Queenslanders to share their thoughts and ideas.

"The scale and scope of our grassroots engagement program is unprecedented and creates a unique opportunity for us to build a strong vision for our state," Mr Newman said.

"I'm excited that so many Queenslanders have opted to take part. People across all demographics – age, gender, ethnicity and location – have come out to voice their thoughts for our future.

"This has given us a collection of vibrant and rich ideas, thoughts and priorities to take to the Brisbane Summit in October, where Queensland's representatives will then prioritise this into a clear direction for The Queensland Plan."

The Queensland Plan will be released in late 2013.

[ENDS] 29 August 2013

About Steven Ames

Steven Ames is a consulting long-range planner. Much of Steven's work focuses on the development of long-range and strategic plans for public agencies and institutions. In this capacity, he has advised local and regional governments, community-based and non-profit organisations, and state, provincial and federal government agencies.

Described as an "architect of public process," Steven is widely recognised for his work in community planning, visioning, and civic engagement. He is the author of the American Planning Association's (APA) award-winning handbook, A Guide to Community Visioning, and innovator of its Oregon Model. He has advised two generations of visioning projects for the City of Portland (Portland Future Focus, VisionPDX), as well as visioning efforts of numerous other cities across North America and overseas.

http://www.nxtconsulting.com/team.html (external site)

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Brisbane Summit—9 and 10 October 2013

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Sunshine Coast Daily 9th October 2013

Newman's plan a joke

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Sunshine Coast Daily 9th October 2013

Newman's plan a joke

Easy to come to that conclusion when you hear his sudden disdain for daylight saving (when asked at the Qld Plan event yesterday) because of a misguided reason it will lose him votes in the far north. Plenty stronger reasons that voters will dump a govt before daylight saving.

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There is no need for daylight saving here in SEQ, we get plenty of daylight as it is given where we are located. 

If people really want it, tell them to petition the Federal Government to split Qld into two states, North Qld and South Qld or whatever - this actually has been talked about for quite a while, Clive Palmer and Bob Katter themselves are pushing it.  And in fact, for a brief period in the 1800s, Qld was split into two colonies (call it states), until a change in government in London, when we were still under British control.

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Twitter

The Queensland Plan ‏@qldplan 1h

Top 10 priorities are in- delegates will be working on these 2day but all priorities will be addressed in #QldPlan http://t.co/7NMNz3yWB4

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Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman

Welcome to your Queensland of the future

In thirty years' time, 95 per cent of Queensland students will be bilingual, we'll be living ten years longer and the Bruce Highway will be four lanes wide from Brisbane to Cairns.

That's the view of the delegates who attended The Queensland Plan summit in Brisbane today, taking Queenslanders one step closer towards finalising their thirty year vision for the State.

More than 600 representatives met at a summit in Brisbane to consider more than 78,000 submissions to The Queensland Plan and identify 10 key priorities.

Premier Campbell Newman said there was broad consensus among delegates about the overarching themes that should play a role in Queensland's future.

"The main thrust of the priorities centred on education, infrastructure and innovation," Mr Newman said.

"We were, however, extremely mindful to make our priorities measureable, so we can track our progress as the plan moves forward.

"In 30 years' time, Queensland's population will be heading past seven million.  What has come out loud and clear from the summit is that Queenslanders want half of the population living outside of the south east corner.

"Queenslanders believe our regions should be boosted to support stronger, healthier communities and attract people who want to live, study and work in them.

"Work will commence straight away on the next stage of the plan, with a draft version released in November and a final version in early 2014.

"Queensland's priorities for the future will be enshrined in legislation and will be central to government policy.

"But it can't stop there – every Queenslander, business, community organisation, industry and peak body has to take responsibility in responding to The Queensland Plan and ensuring that their future goals align with the goals of Queenslanders."

Top 10 priorities (not in any order)

    Education that is flexible, affordable and accessible to all, including rural, remote and disadvantaged
    Communities that are well planned, well connected and engender community spirit.
    Queensland being recognised as internationally competitive with an increase in exports/business especially in agriculture and ecotourism sectors.
    Regions being attractive to study, work and live for bright minds and trained professionals
    Delivery of economic, social and community benefits through infrastructure.
    A long term approach to planning and delivery of infrastructure.
    The highest productivity rate in Australia with no skills shortage.
    Investment and research into innovation in Queensland's areas of strengths.
    Centres of excellence attracting human capital and driving innovation.
    An education model that leverages community and industry partnerships.

Selection of summit ideas

    Expand the roles of schools to be more community hubs having a holistic view that includes mental health, occupation therapy, speech, nutrition
    Creation of innovation districts, similar to Silicon Valley, in the regions
    95 per cent of all students have functional capability in an Asian language
    Bruce Highway expansion to 4 lanes min to Cairns and 8 lanes to Sunshine Coast
    Increase life expectancy of both males and females by10 years by 2043
    95 per cent of older people engaged in valued activities within their community (education, community, employment)

[ENDS] 10 October 2013

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...  Delivery of economic, social and community benefits through infrastructure.
    A long term approach to planning and delivery of infrastructure. ...

Looking forward to ' Connecting 2044! ' ....

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Another talkfest. These visions (delusions?) are just a PR promotional exercise. Q2 is dead as is Kevin Rudd's 2020 summit. Consigned to history.

In thirty years' time, 95 per cent of Queensland students will be bilingual, we'll be living ten years longer and the Bruce Highway will be four lanes wide from Brisbane to Cairns.

Most people aren't going to be bilingual unless a law is passed forcing everyone to put everything in two languages like Canada. It takes time, commitment and great effort to speak two languages fluently. You'd only do it if the benefits to you exceeded that, either through a personal interest, going on holiday for an extended period of time or business. For everyone else, there's no incentive. So I am happy to say this probably will not happen.

I feel for students who are going to have subjects involuntarily shoved down their throats which they will not use once they leave high school and don't want to study anyway. Oh yes, and Asian languages are harder than European ones because you have to re-learn their alphabet. Japanese has three scripts - Hiragana, Katakana and Chinese Characters. Good luck!!

"In 30 years' time, Queensland's population will be heading past seven million.  What has come out loud and clear from the summit is that Queenslanders want half of the population living outside of the south east corner.

Which half? LOL.
SEQ is a great place to live. Some northern cities could be fixed up though but there has to be some driver of growth in those areas though, that can't be all government. Canberra is only 350 000 people or so, and that has been going for 50 years or so - driven by Federal Gov't; State governments are much smaller and have much less money so leverage potential by shifting public servants around is much smaller.

"But it can't stop there – every Queenslander, business, community organisation, industry and peak body has to take responsibility in responding to The Queensland Plan and ensuring that their future goals align with the goals of Queenslanders."

They already are, it is called The Price System.

Top 10 priorities (not in any order)

    Education that is flexible, affordable and accessible to all, including rural, remote and disadvantaged
    Communities that are well planned, well connected and engender community spirit.
    Queensland being recognised as internationally competitive with an increase in exports/business especially in agriculture and ecotourism sectors.
    Regions being attractive to study, work and live for bright minds and trained professionals
    Delivery of economic, social and community benefits through infrastructure.
    A long term approach to planning and delivery of infrastructure.
    The highest productivity rate in Australia with no skills shortage.
    Investment and research into innovation in Queensland's areas of strengths.
    Centres of excellence attracting human capital and driving innovation.
    An education model that leverages community and industry partnerships.

Selection of summit ideas

    Expand the roles of schools to be more community hubs having a holistic view that includes mental health, occupation therapy, speech, nutrition
    Creation of innovation districts, similar to Silicon Valley, in the regions
    95 per cent of all students have functional capability in an Asian language
    Bruce Highway expansion to 4 lanes min to Cairns and 8 lanes to Sunshine Coast
    Increase life expectancy of both males and females by10 years by 2043
    95 per cent of older people engaged in valued activities within their community (education, community, employment)

[ENDS] 10 October 2013

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Chinese Characters

Kanji you mean right?

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More delusional crap.

In thirty years' time, 95 per cent of Queensland students will be bilingual, we'll be living ten years longer and the Bruce Highway will be four lanes wide from Brisbane to Cairns.

Why? Most of the Asian immigrants will soon realise that Queensland is Australia's version of Texas (with the Gold Coast being Florida - full of drug traffickers and retirees) and that they're better off moving to somewhere like Perth.

The only thing I agree with is decentralisation of our population. This does not necessarily mean we need to make our own version of New York in Thargomindah, but we need to focus more on getting companies etc. living in regional centres. The Gold Coast should be the biggest target - it simply isn't sustainable to continue to ask GC residents to commute to Brisbane every day of their working lives.

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Twitter

Robert Dow ‏@Robert_Dow

There were 10 great ideas from the 2020 Summit too! ... " Firefox can't find the server at http://www.australia2020.gov.au . " next! #qldpol

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Twitter

Robert Dow ‏@Robert_Dow

There were 10 great ideas from the 2020 Summit too! ... " Firefox can't find the server at http://www.australia2020.gov.au . " next! #qldpol

Boom, tish, love it!

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Meanwhile ...

Brisbanetimes --> Queensland regions must grow: Premier

And so must the rail network Premier!

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Twitter

Robert Dow ‏@Robert_Dow

Send @TMRQld out to Dirranbandi @theqldpremier ! They can catch the train to the big smoke ... oh wait ... #qldpol

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I saw Mr Newman's lips move on TV last night -- to say that he thought an eight-lane Bruce Highway to the Sunshine Coast was a fair objective coming from the Queensland Plan summit, and something he would support.  Nothing said about rail though.

In a 21st Century with video-conferencing and fast broadband, something to be said for locating departments of Primary Industries to Toowoomba, for instance, or mining to Rockhampton to be closer to where the action is for those public servants etc.

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Some interesting blog comments --> http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/sun-sets-on-dst-as-idea-hits-the-highway-20131011-2vc3b.html#comments

Economic reality will drive the future ...

It also appears that climate effects doesn't seem to matter much  (yet) in some minds ...   

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Some interesting blog comments --> http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/sun-sets-on-dst-as-idea-hits-the-highway-20131011-2vc3b.html#comments

Economic reality will drive the future ...

It also appears that climate effects doesn't seem to matter much  (yet) in some minds ...   

A very good summary of the topic, lots of heads in the sand.

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Newman's idea of an 8 lane highway to the Sunshine Coast while the rail line remains 1 track is pure political foam. As is a 4 lane duplicated highway to Cairns. Definitely not needed for another 30 years at least, and would need a massive massive massive jump in traffic between regional cities before the idea becomes plausible.

QLD politics is a joke and both the ALP and the NLP are incapable of good governance.

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I can feel a Connecting SEQ 2041 document coming on.

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Brisbane Summit data report --> http://queenslandplan.qld.gov.au/journey/brisbane-summit/index.html

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http://queenslandplan.qld.gov.au/visions/

The Queensland Plan: a 30-year vision for Queensland
Our working draft created by Queenslanders, for Queensland

--> http://queenslandplan.qld.gov.au/visions/assets/qld-plan-working-draft.pdf 3.3 MB

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"ENVIRONMENT
Queensland has the best balance of environmental protection and economic development in Australia."

I wouldn't want to be a Koala with that statement!

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Political expediency will be the practical determinant of Queensland Plan.

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Twitter

ABC Radio Brisbane ‏@612brisbane

LISTEN BACK: An update on the Queensland Plan from Environment Minister @AndrewPowellMP http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2014/02/queensland-plan-update-with-environment-minister-andrew-powell.html?site=brisbane&program=612_morning ...

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Premier
The Honourable Campbell Newman

Interact with experts on Queensland's future

Queenslanders can discuss key issues that will shape the state over the next 30 years through a series of interactive, online forums, with some of Queensland's leading minds.

The online discussion forums, called 'webjams', are part of the consultation process for the working draft of The Queensland Plan and will focus on five key areas:

    Community, health and people
    Education
    Economy, regions and infrastructure
    Balancing environmental protection and economic development
    Making government better.

Premier Campbell Newman said the webjams provided an opportunity for an interactive discussion about the targets and measures contained in the working draft of The Queensland Plan.

"Many people from across the state have already provided their views on the working draft, with almost 80 per cent agreeing it reflects the collective views of Queenslanders," Mr Newman said.

"We want to hear from more Queenslanders. The webjams provide another opportunity for you to have your say and interact directly with some of Queensland's leading industry and academic experts.

"So whether you're focused on improving education outcomes or have ideas about how to drive regional growth or encourage more active lifestyles, everyone is invited to participate.

"The experts will share their views on these important topics and respond in real-time to comments and questions from the public.

"We will also use interactive online voting tools to test some of the targets and measures suggested by Queenslanders during the current feedback period.

"Information gathered through the webjams will be collated with the feedback from the review process and used to inform the final Queensland Plan."

Queenslanders can pre-register through The Queensland Plan website to receive reminder alerts about the webjams.

The webjams will be hosted daily between 12.30pm and 1.30pm from 24 to 28 February 2014 on The Queensland Plan website at www.qld.gov.au/queenslandplan.

The experts include:

Monday 24 February

Community, health and people

Mr John Kotzas, Chief Executive Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Mr Mark Henley, CEO Queensland Council of Social Services

Dr Jeanette Young, Chief Health Officer, Queensland Health


Tuesday 25 February
   
Education
   
Dr Chris Sarra, Chairman Stronger Smarter Institute

Mr Brett Schimming, CEO Construction Skills Queensland

Mr Michael Tizard, CEO C&K Queensland


Wednesday 26 February   

Economy, regions and infrastructure
   
Mr Matthew Peter, Chief Economist Queensland Investment Corporation

Mr Graham Scott, Chairman Capricorn Enterprise


Thursday 27 February
   
Balancing environmental protection and economic development
   
Prof John Cole, Executive Director – Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland

Ms Jemina Dunn, Qld State Director - Australian Industry Group

Mr John Gunn, CEO Australian Institute of Marine Science


Friday 28 February
   
Making government better
   
Ms Anne Tiernan, A/Prof at the Centre for Governance and Public Policy, Griffith University

Ms Tracey Wilson, Board Director International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)


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Premier Campbell Newman will unveil The Queensland Plan on Thursday 31 July 2014 at the LGAQ Regional and Economic Development Conference ( http://www.lgaq.asn.au/web/guest/regional-and-economic-development-conference ) in Hervey Bay.

http://queenslandplan.qld.gov.au/