AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 132 08 October 2018 at … · 1 Chairs Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners 2 Apologies noted 3 Board Presentations ... 6.2.2 FNQROC Brisbane

FNQROC Board Meeting No. 132 Monday, 08 October 2018 Page 1 of 3

AGENDA

FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 132

08 October 2018 at 10.00 AM

The Barramundi Discovery Centre, Karumba

1 Chairs Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

2 Apologies noted

3 Board Presentations

3.1 To be confirmed

4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes

4.1 Minutes of Meeting held on 13 August 2018 Pages 1-12

5 Business Arising from Previous Minutes: 13 August 2018

Minute # Action

2545 A copy of the presentation by Cummings Economics

to be distributed with the minutes

Complete

2546 The FNQROC Board resolved for each Council to table

Drought Appeal concepts to councilors/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/organization

Complete

2546 ADD FNQROC Drought Appeal Initiatives to next

FNQROC Board Agenda re outcomes of feedback

See Item 8.1

2527 +

2549

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 All councils to confirm early participation re Canberra

Delegation (17-20 September 2018) and Brisbane

Delegation (15-19 October 2018) to assist with travel

planning.

Complete

2554 All councils to review current Policy Briefs and provide

early advice in relation to any additional

priorities/policies that need to be included at either

State or Federal level.

Complete

2557 Ms Irvine to circulate a GBR Briefing Note and

proposed drafted letters to Government stating the

FNROC position.

Complete

2564 All councils to confirm early participation re FNQROC

Board Meeting (7-9 October) to assist with travel

planning

Complete


6 Advocacy

6.1 Advocacy update from member Councils

6.2 Advocacy update from FNQROC

6.2.1 FNQROC Canberra Delegation (17-20 Sept ’18) Advocacy Summary Report

Pages 13-37

6.2.2 FNQROC Brisbane Delegation (15-17 Oct ‘18)

DRAFT Meeting Schedule

Page 38

Discussion re Briefing Notes and FNQROC hosted

Cocktail Reception (17 Oct)

7 Strategic Operational Plan

7.1 Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program

7.2 FNQROC Regional Road Investment Strategy Briefing

8 Discussion Topics

8.1 Drought Appeal Initiatives and media opportunities via

Brisbane Delegation Cocktail Reception (17 Oct)

9 Incoming/Outgoing Correspondence (23 July – 23 Sept 2018)

9.1 Incoming

Letter of response from the Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP re

FNQROC Strategic Priorities (DM #5873817)

9.2 Outgoing

Letters of congratulations to incoming Morrison Ministry

from FNQROC Chairman (Various)

10 FNQROC Policy Review

10.1 Nil to report

11 FNQROC Reports and MOUs

11.1 Nil to report

12 Financial Statements

12.1 Profit & Loss Statement: Current FY to 01 Sept 2018 Pages 39-40

12.2 Balance Sheet: Current FY to 01 Sept 2018 Page 41

12.3 Expenses to Budget Page 42

13 Meetings attended by FNQROC Executive Officer Page 43-44

14 Minutes of FNQROC Advisory Committee Meetings attended

between 23 July – 23 Sept 2018

14.1 FNQ Regional Asset Management Group (27/07/18) See FNQROC

Website

14.2 FNQ RRTG Technical Committee Meeting (27/07/18) See FNQROC

Website

14.3 FNQROC Planners Group Meeting (03/08/18) See FNQROC

Website

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/207/0bc/93b/Regional_Asset_Management_Group_Minutes_No_34_-_25_July_2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/207/0bc/93b/Regional_Asset_Management_Group_Minutes_No_34_-_25_July_2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/209/8f3/08f/FNQRRTG_-_TC_-_Minutes_of_the_Meeting_No_99_-_27_July_2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/209/8f3/08f/FNQRRTG_-_TC_-_Minutes_of_the_Meeting_No_99_-_27_July_2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/23f/dc1/d70/FNQROC-Planners-Group-Action-Register-03-August-.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/23f/dc1/d70/FNQROC-Planners-Group-Action-Register-03-August-.pdf


14.4 FNQ Regional Water Alliance Meeting (10/08/18) See FNQROC

Website

14.5 FNQ RRTG Meeting (13/08/18) See FNQROC

Website

14.6 FNQROC Regional Waste & Recycling Mtg (11/09/18) See FNQROC

Website

14.7 FNQROC RRTG Technical Committee Mtg (13/09/18) See FNQROC

Website

14.8 NAMAC (13/09/18) See FNQROC

Website

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

15.1 2018/19 Regional Bitumen Resealing & Line Marking –

Contract Meeting No. 2 (09/08/18)

Conf. Annex

Pages 1-9

15.2 2018/19 Regional Bitumen Resealing & Line Marking –

Contract Meeting No. 3 (14/09/18)

Conf. Annex

Pages 10-18

16 LGAQ Policy Executive Update (Standing Item) To be tabled

17 General Business

17.1 Nil raised

18 Next Meeting Date

Monday 10 December 2018 @ 10:00am to be held in Cairns

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/212/d6b/9a4/FNQ-Regional-Water-Alliance-Meeting-Minutes-No.20---10-August-2018-Cairns-.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/212/d6b/9a4/FNQ-Regional-Water-Alliance-Meeting-Minutes-No.20---10-August-2018-Cairns-.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/228/5ca/57b/Unconfirmed-RRTG-Minutes-13-August-2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/228/5ca/57b/Unconfirmed-RRTG-Minutes-13-August-2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/242/0db/280/WASTE-MINUTES-11-SEPT-2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/242/0db/280/WASTE-MINUTES-11-SEPT-2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/243/a54/cbb/FNQROC-RRTG-TC-Minutes.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/243/a54/cbb/FNQROC-RRTG-TC-Minutes.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/241/660/23f/NAMAC-Minutes-13-September-2018.pdf

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/files/media/original/004/241/660/23f/NAMAC-Minutes-13-September-2018.pdf

FNQROC Board Meeting No. 131 Monday 13 August 2018 Page 1 of 12

MINUTES OF THE 131ST BOARD MEETING

MONDAY 13 August 2018

Cairns Regional Council, Disaster Management Centre, 61-79 Windara Street, WOREE

REPR ES EN TAT IV E S: Cr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council

Cr Jack Bawden, Mayor Carpentaria Shire Council

Cr John Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Deputy Chair Cr Peter Scott, Mayor Cook Shire Council

Cr Trevor Pickering, Mayor Croydon Shire Council

Cr Julia Leu, Mayor Douglas Shire Council

Cr Warren Devlin, Mayor Etheridge Shire Council

Cr Mary Brown, Deputy Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Cr June Pearson, Acting Mayor Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council

Chair Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council

Cr Joe Paronella, Mayor Tablelands Regional Council

Cr Desmond Tayley, Mayor Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

Cr Ross Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

CEO’ S : Mr John Andrejic, CEO Cairns Regional Council

Ms Linda Cardew, CEO Cook Shire Council

Mr Bill Kerwin, CEO Croydon Shire Council

Mr Darryl Crees, Acting CEO Douglas Shire Council

Mr Norm Garsden, CEO Etheridge Shire Council

Mr Stephen Linnane, CEO Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Peter Franks, CEO Mareeba Shire Council

Mr Justin Commons, CEO Tablelands Regional Council

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FNQR OC STA F F: Ms Darlene Irvine Executive Officer

Mr Travis Sydes Natural Asset and Sustainability Coordinator

Mr Lachlan Rankine Regional Strategic Infrastructure Coordinator

Ms Amanda Hancock Procurement Coordinator

Ms Linda Richardson Office & Project Coordinator

OB SERV ERS : Cr Jeff Baines Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Mr Bill Davis (Exec Director) Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Mr Gavin Hammond Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cr Kim Graynor (Deputy Mayor) Croydon Shire Council

Cr Lenore Wyatt Mareeba Shire Council

APO LO G IE S: Mr James Gott, CEO Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cr Ramon Jayo, Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Mr Dan McKinlay, CEO Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Mr Mark Girard Queensland Treasury Corporation

Ms Diana Lollato Queensland Treasury Corporation

Mr Michael Rowland Weipa Town Authority

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

Mr Mike Hayward, CEO Carpentaria Shire Council

Ms Janelle Menzies, CEO Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr James Stewart, Acting CEO Hinchinbrook Shire Council

INV I TED GU E ST S Mr Bill Cummings Cummings Economics

Mr Luke Hannan LGAQ

Mr Scott Britton LGAQ

2543 Chair’s Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

The meeting commenced at 10:00am. Chair, Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council welcomed

everyone to the meeting, including a welcome to Bill Davis, Executive Director CCRC and Linda Richardson,

new Office and Project Coordinator, FNQROC.

Cr Gilmore acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today and paid respects

to Elders past, present and emerging.

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2544 Apologies and welcome to guests

As noted.

2545 Presentation – Mr Bill Cummings, Cummings Economics

The Chair introduced Mr Bill Cummings, Cummings Economics to provide a presentation on the NDRRA

Funding Economic and Social Impact for the FNQROC Region.

Key points of the presentation:

Report Analysis split into two zones (Core and Remote) across 13 Councils

Funding applied for council returns across 7 years 2010-2016, detailing total Funding $’s / Per SQ KM / per Capita.

Analysis Results relating to:

- Infrastructure affected (mainly roads and stream crossings)

- Traffic flows (2014-15 estimated vehicle km’s million)

- Estimated replacement cost 2014-15 (noting a 4% pa investment in keeping roads

operational)

- Construction activity providing estimated 800 jobs pa (noted typo in presentation)

- Operational impacts (Economic Efficiency and Impact) with 4 levels of impact including (a)

Direct economic efficiency effects, (b) Direct impacts on economic activity in vulnerable

industries, (c) “Flow on” impacts in rural towns and (d) Catalytic effects on activity.

- Vulnerable industries within remote zones impact primarily on agriculture, with some

impact on mining and tourism. Vulnerable industries within core zones impact primarily

on agriculture, with some impact on tourism.

- Brief of vulnerable groups including indigenous (low employment/incomes/vehicle

ownership), Business owners (vulnerability around loss of income), Rural Workers

(vulnerability to employment and income).

- Ability for LG to meet costs (Gross rates per LGA road km).

ACTION: A copy of the presentation will be distributed with the minutes.

2546 Presentation – Cr John Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council re Drought Appeal

The Chair introduced Cr John Kremastos, Mayor CCRC to provide a brief presentation on a FNQROC

Drought Appeal proposal.


In light of the recent donation made by Premier Palaszczuk to the Queensland Drought Appeal, Cr Kremastos proposed that the board give consideration to a FNQROC led initiative to assist those affected by the drought.

The proposal centred on a FNQROC Music Festival concept, to be held as a combined event hosted by all 13 councils in one central location. Incorporate a big name act, supported by local acts. Proposed date in November 2018.

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Cost consideration to viability would include entertainment, transportation, logistics of equipment, toilets, etc. with NETT proceeds donated to the appeal.

Noted that accommodation supply could be an issue, however an alternative option could be to camp out at the Showgrounds.

Invitation can be extended to LGAQ and service clubs across the region to participate.

A FNQROC hosted event would also provide a platform to change the landscape/outlook of the perception of Local Government within communities.

Canvassing the idea today with the FNQROC Board to consider viability.

The Chair invited comments from the floor:

Noted TRC recently raised approx. $80k across 3 events utilising local entertainment (keeping costs associated with big acts to a minimum). Extended support in relation to music industry contacts if required.

Consideration to time of year with regards to logistical/attendee risks around inclement weather. Need strong lead in time to coordinate large events.

Noted that this initiative could provide a platform to highlight the flow-on impact of drought to vulnerable small businesses within communities.

Careful consideration to ensure viability, need an initiative which provides the best way to raise money, without incurring significant costs per council.

Noted charitable events are often supported by in-kind support, keeping cost outlays low, with council efforts focussed on promotion.

Consider linkages to LGAQ Better Councils, Better Communities program re added promotion/publicity campaign.

Suggested as an alternative to one singular event, councils could consider hosting individual events locally but held on the same weekend across the region branded as a FNQROC Collective Fundraiser, feeding donations into one FNQROC pool.

Suggested a per council contribution to one central organisation/charity (ie QCWA) could provide a platform to raise funds with minimal effort, but still provide a platform for FNQROC promotion / branding re LG perception.

Suggested putting out a ROC challenge, although noted that many ROC’s are under resourced.

In terms of principle, the concept to develop a FNQROC Drought Appeal combined initiative was supported by councils (subject to final individual council support) and the next step would be to focus on how, when and what we are going to do?

Cr Kremastos offered to take the lead on the concept, with Cr Paronella offering to contribute to the initial investigations re viability of options.

RESOLUTION: The FNQROC Board resolved for each Council to table Drought Appeal concepts to councillors at their 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.

ACTION: ADD to next FNQROC Board Agenda re outcomes of feedback.

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2547 Confirmation of Minutes

MOVED: Cr Peter Scott

SECOND: Cr Julia Leu

That the minutes of the 130th FNQROC Board Meeting held on 18 June 2018 be confirmed.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES

2548 Minute 2526 & 2513 –All Councils to review the briefing note on the proposed GBR position to be considered at the next FNQROC Board Meeting on 13 August 2018.

See Agenda Item 9.1 for further discussions.

2549 Minute 2527 – Mr Sydes to follow up with Biosecurity Queensland regarding the ability of Local Government Biosecurity Plans to be able to stipulate the obligations of state government agencies

In Progress / Awaiting Biosecurity Qld written update re policy.

ACTION: Mr Sydes to circulate Biosecurity Qld written update re policy to with board once received, or

provide further update at next board meeting.

2550 Minute 2529 – All Councils to consider what briefs they would like to provide for the delegation (Cr Gilmore, Cr Scott and Cr Manning) to Brisbane in July.

See Agenda Item 6.2.1 re Advocacy Update.

2551 Minute 2542 – Ms Irvine to obtain further information re the TRC Boiled Water Notices and investigate further.

Ms Irvine provided an update, noting that a Water Alliance meeting was held on Friday 10th August and

Brad Milligan, Manager for Environmental Health, Tropical Public Health Services spoke to this item,

noting starting to make a resolution regarding interpretation and implementation towards health based

targets.

2552 INVITED GUEST: MR MICHAEL HEALY MP, MEMBER FOR CAIRNS

Noted a late apology received from Mr Michael Healy MP, Member for Cairns. A 1:1 advocacy meeting

has been scheduled to provide a briefing on FNQROC priorities for Monday 27th August.

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ADVOCACY

2553 Advocacy update from member Councils

Nil noted

2554 Advocacy update from FNQROC

Post FNQROC Brisbane Delegation (24-27 July 2018) Advocacy Summary Report tabled

Noted very positive response so far and a good way to move forward with advocacy.

Noted that the role and priorities of FNQROC are becoming known at a State level.

Noted that all current Policy Briefs are available for viewing and will be circulated for review.

Request for all councils to provide early advice of any alternative priorities and/or policies that

need to be raise. Time sensitivity to the development of new Briefing Notes and providing

adequate time for delegation members to fully understand specific issues.

Request to confirm participation ASAP to assist with travel planning

Pre FNQROC Canberra Delegation (17-20 Sept 2018) DRAFT Meeting Schedule / EOIs re Briefing Topics

Delegation will be split into groups based on priority topics/themes, with every effort extended

should a particular Minister wish to be met with.

Requested early notification of participation and specific travel requirements to assist with

logistics.

Cr Gilmore noted that he will be travelling to Canberra this week and meeting with the Deputy

Prime Minster and Anthony Albanese MP, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities

and Regional Development to provide a brief on the Inland Queensland Roads Action Project (IQ-

RAP), incorporating 28 councils.

Thanked councillors for patience as we develop advocacy processes.

ACTION: All councils to confirm early participation re Canberra Delegation (17-20 September 2018) and

Brisbane Delegation (15-19 October 2018) to assist with travel planning.

ACTION: All councils to review current Policy Briefs and provide early advice in relation to any additional

priorities/policies that need to be included at either a State or Federal level.

STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PLAN

2555 Animal Management and Wildlife Stewardship Policy Framework - Discussion Paper No. 24 re Outcomes of council consultation workshops

Mr Sydes tabled a Discussion Paper and provided a brief presentation regarding the outcomes of

council consultation workshops around the Animal management and Wildlife Stewardship Policy

Framework.


Domestic Issues: Dogs, cats (nuisance, aggression and wandering)

Wildlife/Native Issues: Flying Foxes, Crocodiles, Pigs (damage, nuisance and animal welfare)

Responses via residential primarily

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- Survey results re current perspectives/perceptions within councils including the ability to

positively influence community behaviour, positively engage in internal communications,

have the required skills and tools to deliver positive outcomes, current understanding

and commitment to improving outcomes and communities understanding their

obligations.

As a result of the survey the following 5 key recommendations have been identified:

1. Convening of a regional local laws technical working group;

2. Convening of a regional customer service AMWS forum and workshop;

3. FNQROC pursue a ‘no surprise’ policy agreement with relevant state departments acting

in the AMWS space;

4. The outcomes of the regional Local Laws and Customer Service technical working

group/forum/workshop are used to inform the development of a regional project

proposal for a coordinated communication/behaviour change strategy.

5. FNQROC work with Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Yarrabah to initiate an animal

management forum to address the specific requirements of ASC’s, their communities and

the AMW program.

MOVED: Cr John Kremastos

SECOND: Cr Joe Paronella

The FNQROC Board endorsed the five recommendations in continuing to progress the Animal Management

and Wildlife Stewardship Policy Framework namely:

1. Convening of a regional local laws technical working group;

2. Convening of a regional customer service AMWS forum and workshop;

3. FNQROC pursue a ‘no surprise’ policy agreement with relevant state departments acting in

the AMWS space;

4. The outcomes of the regional Local Laws and Customer Service technical working

group/forum/workshop are used to inform the development of a regional project proposal for

a coordinated communication/behaviour change strategy.

5. FNQROC work with Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Yarrabah to initiate an animal management

forum to address the specific requirements of ASC’s, their communities and the AMW

program.

CARRIED

2556 FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy – Discussion Paper No. 23 re Request for Quotation Specification

Ms Irvine spoke to the discussion Paper re the Update on the development of the FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy (RRIS) - Request for Quotation Specification.

Ms Irvine provided background information to the Board in relation to the endorsement of the recommendation by the FNQ Regional Road & Transport Group “That a Regional Investment Strategy is developed taking into consideration the FNQ Regional Transport Plan and the adopted FNQROC Strategic Goals”.

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It was noted that TMR had been part of the development of the RRIS (attending each of the RRTG TC meetings and included in email distributions where the RRIS was discussed) and at no point were concerns raised or identified.

FNQROC endorsed the RRIS specification at its meeting 18th June. When resolution was sought at the RRTG meeting on the same day, TMR stated that they cannot encumber future Qld Government funding commitments and therefore cannot endorse any advocacy documents used by the RRTG or ROC. It was also noted that TMR had raised concerns regarding which roads should be included in the strategy. FNQROC has asked for clarity from TMR as to which roads they would be happy to include, noting that if both local and state roads regardless of hierarchy are not included it is not an integrated plan.

TMR only wanted to include Local and State LRRS and did not support an advocacy document or indicative costs.

It was noted that the RRIS was due to be released in June 2018 and has already be delayed by two (2) months through this process. Concerns raised that TMR delay tactics could impact future funding and opportunity for the region through the federal government.

To not further stall the project and provide the FNQROC staff with clear direction, three (3) potential scenarios (see Discussion Paper - Section 3: FNQROC Future Steps) based on the outcome of the Road Alliance Board Meeting were tabled to the Board for consideration. It was noted that the FNQROC Executive Officer did not support Potential Outcome option 2b, but it was there for the board to consider.


There were a number of topics discussed and as a result all agreed that any advocacy efforts need to be supported by an integrated plan to obtain a hearing and respect for what we are seeking.


SECOND: Cr Warren Devlin

That should the Road Alliance Board meeting to be held Thursday 16 August 2018 not make a decision or

not conclude that a RRIS should be an integrated plan covering all road hierarchies, the FNQROC Board

endorsed proceeding to call tenders for the development of the FNQ Regional Road Investment Strategy.

CARRIED

DISCUSSION TOPICS

2557 Briefing Note – GBR Positioning

Cr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council spoke to the Briefing Note within the agenda regarding the proposed GBR management going forward.

It was noted that this is a ‘live’ document and has evolved since the first tabling (2 months ago).

Attended a number of meetings with tourism/industry partners and there is no serious plan on the table which gives the confidence that the Government has a grasp on the severity of the problem.

2017 Deloitte Access Economics Report valued the GBR at $56b, generated $6.5b in revenue for the Queensland Government annually and provided support for 64,000 jobs. How much would you expect to reinvest back into any business annually to maintain operations? Budget currently set at $53m is too low.

Need to establish a broader plan for the future.

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Negative impact on tourism for the region with global messaging that the reef is either dying or dead. Concerns that Tourism Australia and Tourism Qld are no longer focussing tourism campaigns on the reef, reinforcing this messaging. Queensland losing market share in tourism.

State Government receiving collateral damage at present in relation to export reputation and tourism downfall.

Noted GBRMP grossly underfunded and not competent (potential funding related).

Concerns about funding extended to a body who will make ‘feel good’ statements about the reef, but going to have little impact to preserving.

Critical for the protection of the GBR to determine the best reef management model moving into the future, either GBRMP, WTMA or combined to one body that looks after all World Heritage areas and properly funded.


Douglas Shire asked for an explanation to the reference in the Briefing Note “Failed leadership and management have left the future of the Reef exposed”. Questioning is this due to a lack of funding or is it a global impact (incl TNQ) due to ignoring global warming? Expressed concerns of the risk to dilute what is happening at WTMA. Whilst there may be difficulties with both WTMA and GBRMP (both important), a move towards a super-body may mean improved outcomes to the reef and landscape. Noted that the Briefing Note didn’t answer all the questions and requested more information before proceeding with a recommendation.

Acknowledge that the GBR is in a bad shape at the moment, but not necessarily the result of bad management, however via natural disasters (two Cat. 5 Cyclones in 2 years).

Concerns raised re the CRC Proposal stating the “whole current management system is a problem” but agree that FNQROC should have a position with an opportunity to factor in how the system currently is (and isn’t) working.

Noted that the Chair of the Foundation Body is in Townsville this week and looking to engage. Asked if CRC had taken up this opportunity (CRC not aware of regional presence).

Questioned the advocacy role of FNQROC in promoting the fact that the reef is still alive? (Noting that it is primarily the job of the Tourism industry (not councils) to promote). Suggested that FNQROC could advocate to influence on changing the structure and guide how money be spent once funds have been dispersed?

It was suggested advocating for a body that controls and has power over all other bodies – overarching, ensuring reef protection across entire footprint (using WTMA as an example).

Cairns Regional Council noted that they will be advocating to government (strongly with opposition), in conjunction with industry bodies. Noting the PM encourages innovation.

Hope Vale raised concerns and requested a briefing to articulate the long term vision re the management of the reef and wet tropic regions.

Etheridge Shire noted it is all about protecting the reef – outcomes should be recommendations to Federal / State governments, industry impacts and LG impacts.

The Chair asked is it in our remit to say what to do and how to do it? Suggested appropriate for FNQROC to enter into the debate with some commentary re long term management and appropriate funding.

ACTION: Ms Irvine to circulate a rewritten GBR Briefing Note taking into consideration discussions today and send out for member councils to review. The briefing note will then be sent with correspondence to Federal and State Governments and included in the briefs for Future delegations.

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CORRESPONDENCE

Noted

FNQROC POLICY REVIEW

Nil

FNQROC REPORTS AND MOU

Nil

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2558 Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets for EOFY and Financial YTD


SECOND: Cr Trevor Pickering

That the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet Reports for the EOFY 30 June 2018 be accepted and the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Reports for the current financial year be accepted.

CARRIED

ATTENDANCE & MINUTES OF MEETINGS

2559 Meetings Attending by Executive Officer (23 May – 25 July)

Noted

2560 FNQROC Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (23 May – 25 July)

Noted

2561 Confidential Meeting Minutes (23 May – 25 July)

Noted

Ms Hancock provided a brief on the current Procurement Project focussed on the development of a suite

of regional procurement documents (12 councils currently working together, Carpentaria is undertaking

this project with North West RRTG). Cairns Regional Council acting as the lead and then going out to all

councils for review/feedback.

First document suite, Construct Only based on ASO4000, to be released end of July 2018/early August

2018 and series of training sessions (6) to be rolled out across the region. It’s important that all councils

are engaged in this project, not only does it provide support and consistency between councils;

Suppliers/Contractors have also expressed their desire to have consistency in contract documentation

across the FNQROC region.

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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.


Beyond Belcarra: Cr Scott noted that Nicole, LGAQ Integrity Officer welcomed any queries re

Beyond Belcarra. Mr Hannan cautioned that any legal advice should be deferred to the

Department. Cr Manning noted concerns around perceived ‘developer donations’ was making it

difficult to host meetings with potential developers in the region.

Waste Update: Mr Franks raised concerns relating LGAQ’s target of ‘zero waste to landfill’ by

2028, noting major difficulties to reach this target. Cr Gilmore commented that the target was

particularly difficult for remote and rural regions. Concerns were raised that this target would put

pressures on these councils.

Reef Councils MIP: Cr Manning questioned if the consultation had scientific backing? Mr Hannan

advised consultation had been undertaken with councils and GRMPA to determine the best

outcomes (no one had been blocked out).

Heavy Vehicle Update: Cr Scott asked that all members be aware of updated and responsibilities

relating to the Chain of Responsibility. Ms Irvine noted that FNQROC had conducted training over

the past 6 months with council staff relating to this matter.

GENERAL BUSINESS

2562 Invitation to the 2019 Asia Pacific Cities Forum (2019APCS) – 7-10 July 2019

Discussions re the opportunity to link the attendance of this forum, with a future scheduled Mayoral

Advocacy delegation to be conducted during a sitting week in July 2019.

2563 LGAQ Submissions – For discussion

Not discussed.

2564 Next Meeting: 8TH October 2018 in Karumba commending @ 10:00am

Noted that logistics re transport/accommodation are underway and will be communicated closer to the

date (departing Sunday/returning Tuesday). Need participation numbers to assist with travel planning.

ACTION: All councils to confirm early participation re FNQROC Board Meeting (7-9 October) to assist with

travel planning.

Meeting Close: 12:51pm

………………………………….

Cr Tom Gilmore

Chair

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ACTION ITEMS

Minute Number

Action Responsible Person(s)

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

FNQROC Ms Richardson

2546

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.

ALL COUNCILS

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

FNQROC Ms Richardson

2549 Mr Sydes to circulate Biosecurity Qld written update re policy to with board once received, or provide further update at next board meeting.

FNQROC Mr Sydes

2554

All councils to confirm early participation re Canberra Delegation (17-20 September 2018) and Brisbane Delegation (15-19 October 2018) to assist with travel planning.

ALL COUNCILS

2554

All councils to review current Policy Briefs and provide early advice in relation to any additional priorities/policies that need to be included at either a State or Federal level.

ALL COUNCILS

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

FNQROC Ms Irvine

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

ALL COUNCILS

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Date of Delegation 17-20 September 2018

Delegation Members

Cr Gilmore, FNQROC Chair + Mayor Mareeba

Cr Scott, FNQROC Deputy Chair + Mayor Cook

Cr Manning, Mayor Cairns

Cr Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary

Cr Paronella, Mayor Tablelands

Cr Leu, Mayor Douglas

Cr Devlin, Mayor Etheridge

Cr Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah

Cr Bawden, Mayor Carpentaria

Cr Pickering, Mayor Croydon

Mr Steven Linnane, CEO Hope Vale

Ms Darlene Irvine, FNQROC Executive Officer

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry

Shadow Minister for Rural and Regional Australia

Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering and Bawden

Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC

Financial Assistance Grants

Digital Connectivity

Road Planning & Investment in FNQ

Water Security for the Region

Discussion Summary IQ-RAP - good project and discussing further

with Hon Anthony Albanese MP

Good overview of Gilbert River Irrigation

Scheme + highlighted Tablelands Irrigation

Project

Spoke about Gulf Roads and Hann Highway

Discussed the need for reliable power and the

infrastructure for power

Discussed Fibre Optic Project

Discussed Live cattle exports - assured us it’s all

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good and they are not looking at ceasing

them, however looking at putting a stop to

Sheep exports.

New system Livestock Global Assurance

Program (LGAP) will replace ESCAS (existing

protocols but there are problems with it)

Follow Up Actions Send thank-you letter from Chair

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Jason Clare MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Resources and Northern Australia

Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment

Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos, Scott, Andrews

Mr Linnane






Additional Attendees Ben (Advisor)

Discussion Summary

Discussed Bruce Hwy extension

Ageing Infrastructure

Northern Australia implementation - ALP have

intentions to do an update of the White paper.

Blockage between Canberra and Brisbane

Yarrabah and Hope Vale housing issue - skilled

up - labor hope to have an announcement

about this in the near future.

Banks reluctant to lend in our region.

Not recognizing local government elected

representatives and Fed and State going to

non-elected individuals/organisation for

consultation rather than LG’s.

Follow Up Actions Send FNQ Regional Roads Investment Strategy

Thank you letter from Chair with specific invitation to

visit the region.

Explore suggestion to showcasing the region at a

dinner etc. (i.e. Showcasing the North (NT) which is

happening in parliament tonight and a variation of the

planned FNQROC cocktail function in Brisbane)

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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Patrick Dodson

Portfolio Shadow Assistant Minister for Indigenous Affairs and

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Delegation Members Cr’s Scott, Andrews and Mr Linnane





TCICA

Social Housing – Yarrabah and NPRH

Cooktown 2020

Additional Attendees Mr Kevin Keith (Advisor)

Discussion Summary

Meeting limited to 10 minutes with key discussions on

the above-mentioned topics, plus land tenure.

Senator keen to attend a future TCICA meeting.

Follow Up Actions Cr Peter Scott as secretariat of TCICA to invite Senator

Dodson to a future meeting.

Send thank you letter from Chair.

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Warren Entsch MP

Portfolio Federal Member for Leichhardt

Delegation Members Cr’s Leu, Kremastos, Scott, Andrews, Devlin, Pickering,

Bawden, Paronella

Mr Linnane and Ms Irvine

Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC Delegation




Discussion Summary

FAGS - directed us to continue discussions with

Hon Michael McCormack MP

Member raised Gilbert river progression

Side stepped new 10-year program for NAPRH

focused on annual allocation to the state to be

used for this. Non-remote communities of

Cherbourg, Yarrabah and Torres council will be

included in any new program.

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Requested Housing and Growth figures from the

State, but these have not been provided to

date.

$3.7 billion roads allocation - want designs and

costings for SMITHFIELD bypass, Kuranda, Cairns

port dredging and further PDR work. Asked for a

costing on the Jardine Bridge as well.

Noted that Aged care funding is available

Cooktown 2020 – the Member has spoken to

the Prime Minister who is a history buff and the

PM wants to visit Cooktown. Funding

application is being assessed.

Cr Scott asked the Member to match the State

funding for 2020, David Kempton (RDA Chair)

should be following this up.

Follow Up Actions Continue discussions re FAGs with Hon McCormack MP

as directed by Member.

Follow up opportunity for Prime Minister to be part of

Cooktown 2020 and Cr Scott to follow up RDA Chair re

matched funding.

Send costings and designs for road works, including

Jardine Bridge.


Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Minister Michael McCormack MP

Portfolio Deputy Prime Minister

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden, Leu





Mossman Mill / Sugar Mill

Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes

Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair

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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Bill Shorten MP

Portfolio Leader of the Opposition

Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islanders

Additional Attendees Mr Guy Ragen, Policy Adviser

Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Kremastos, Scott, Andrews

Mr Linnane / Ms Irvine





TCICA


Cooktown 2020

Discussion Summary

FNQ RRIS complimentary to IQRAP

Social housing

NAPARI -they will match the State and Labor

will support LNP on NAPARI

FAGS - can’t sit there and say they’ll go to 1%

but they do support an increase.

What they need are our priorities - what we are

currently doing is the right thing.

Hon Shorten MP is interested in regional airports,

noting Mundoo needs an extension - needs to

be put on a FNQROC wish list.

ALP is looking at the NAIF concept and

developing something different.

Follow Up Actions Develop brief on regional airports (Mundoo extension)

Send thank you letter from Chair

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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Pat Conroy MP

Portfolio Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy

Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Kremastos





Water and Energy Security

Discussion Summary

FNQROC region

GBR

Infrastructure and tourism spend

FAGs

Renewable energy opportunities


Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Ms Lisa Chesters MP

Portfolio Shadow Assistant Minister for Workplace Relations

Shadow Assistant Minister for Rural & Regional Australia

Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden and

Leu and D Irvine





Discussion Summary

Overview of FNQROC

Discussed Roads, Water and Communications

Ms Chester asked if we have done any

economic modelling of these. We advised we

are working on this now, including the FNQ

regional roads investment strategy

Overview of FNQ Region

Ms Chester confirmed her knowledge of the

region and her focus on workforce

development in agriculture, delivery of services,

including cost factors and strategies to get the

population to stay

Overview of TRC

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overview of agriculture and cattle fattening

Agreed water storage is an issue, discussed

Tablelands Irrigation project

Overview of Croydon

300 people and the size of Tasmania (500

people per week during tourist season)

30km of single lane bitumen and single lane

bridge at the Gilbert

Live cattle exports

Ms Chested noted that we should thank Hon

Snowden MP as we will now never see a ban

on live cattle exports again)

Overview of Douglas

Discussed potential closure of Mossman Mill,

new proposal and the impact on the

community if it does close

Lisa advised Labor has 2 funding opportunities

available if elected (around Food and Fibre

manufacturing). Ms Chester advised Cr Leu to

approach Senator Carr and Mr Mark Buttler MP

to try and get a commitment from Labor and

then ask LNP to match it. Ms Chester will send

undying information to Cr Leu.

Overview of Carpentaria

Norm Anton to Karumba fibre optic - looking for

$1mil. Ms Chester will provide Briefing Note on

Karumba Fibre Optic to Mr Steven Jones MP

who had to cancel today’s meeting due to

unforeseen circumstances.

Labor has a fund focused on fishing for the

upgrade of facilities etc.

Follow Up Actions Cr Leu to approach Hon Mark Butler MP, Shadow

Minister for Climate Change and Energy and Senator

the Hon Kim Carr to get a commitment from Labor and

then ask LNP to match. (Ms Chester to provide info).

Ensure briefing note re Karumba Fibre Optic supplied to

Mr Stephen Jones MP, Shadow Minister for Regional

Communications + Shadow Minister for Regional

Services, Territories and Local Government.


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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Minister Peter Dutton MP

Portfolio Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration and

Border Protection


D Irvine





Additional Attendees Advisor (Sandy)

Discussion Summary

Overview of the region and why we are all here

Overview of FNQ RRIS and communication

blackspots

Discussed Mossman Sugar Mill proposal

Discussed FAGS and reasoning

NAPHA - impact on Yarrabah, Cherbourg and

Torres housing and not being considered

remote. Highlighted two (2) issues to take to the

Prime Minister. (1) needs to be a 10-year

program not year to year and (2) Include

Yarrabah, Cherbourg and Torres.

51st battalion in Cairns is recruiting indigenous

which is congratulated. Advancing surveillance

up North using indigenous areas is also great.

Capacity for Defence in Weipa.


Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Shayne Neumann MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Immigration and Border Protection






Cape specific border protection issues

Additional Attendees Jesse Northfield, Chief of Staff

Discussion Summary FAGS - supportive of 1% increase

Indigenous LG - supportive of capacity building

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NAPRHI - supportive - minimum 5-year

commitment and should be inclusive of non-

remote regions (Yarrabah, Cherbourg, Torres)

Border Security - Keen on traditional owner

rangers and Weipa Naval Base


Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Mark Butler MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy

Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore Manning, Kremastos and Leu





Water and Energy Security for the Region



Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator David Fawcett

Portfolio Assistant Minister for Defence

Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine





Discussion Summary

Vast amount of work is done in the committees

- don’t look at question time and think that is

how it is.

Spoke about Defence in Cairns and port

expansion

FAGS - his response is that 1%of the pie 20 years

ago is significantly more than 1%of the pie

today - perhaps look at the $value.

Discussed Mossman Mill project

Follow Up Actions Send information re Cairns and PNG Rugby, as may be

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linkages with Defence industry.

Send thank you letter from Chair, including open

invitation to visit the region

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Chris Bowen MP

Portfolio Shadow Treasurer






Discussion Summary

Provided Cassowary overview and the impact

of panama TR4, particularly on the Banana

industry

FAGS

Mossman Mill Project

GBR (ALP will take back whatever funding

hasn’t been committed and invest it into the

GBR in other ways)

HMAS Cairns

Cardstone project

Nullinga Dam project

Shaping Cairns

Cairns Gallery Precinct

Labor will have NAIF for tourism Infrastructure


Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Warren Snowdon MP

Portfolio Shadow Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health

Shadow Assistant Minister for Northern Australia

Shadow Assistant Minister for External Territories

Shadow Assistant Minster for the Centenary of ANZAC

Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden,

Scott, and Andrews + Mr Steve Linnane





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Discussion Summary

Agreed to attend if possible the joint meeting of

ROC and the Torres Councils when arranged.

Spoke in support re the need for better

infrastructure – Roads, Water etc.

Very interested in our ROC and asked the right

questions.

Very much in favor of IQ-RAP and developing

North Australia.

Discussed Nullinga Dam, Gilbert Dam,

Tableland Irrigation Project, Water Security for

the region, Normanton to Karumba tele

communication, and Beef Road funding

(Ootan Road).

Follow Up Actions Thank you letter from Chair, including invitation to

future FNQROC meetings.

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Tony Burke MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Environment & Water


Scott and D Irvine






Yellow Crazy Ants

Urban Reef Rivers (Requested by MP

Discussion Summary

Discussed Nullinga Dam

CSIRO report on Mitchell catchment

Gilbert River irrigation scheme

Gilbert River Bridge

Tourist impacts on infrastructure on the likes of

Georgetown and Croydon. Croydon pop is 300,

however they get 300 tourists a night during

tourist season and they need to provide

infrastructure to support them.

Road network in the region

Use of river ports for container freight (i.e.

Weipa)

Summary points from Shadow Minister:

Never been more approvals (value) than when

ALP was in government

LNP haven’t built a dam, but ALP has (look at

Tasmania)

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Cape York world heritage- entirety is not their intention,

ALP only looking at a small area.


Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan MP

Additional Attendees Ms Anne Stunzner, Senior Advisor

Portfolio Minister for Resources and Northern Australia

Delegation Members ALL MAYORS + Mr S Linnane and D Irvine





Discussion Summary

Provided an overview of the FNQROC region and key

priorities as outlined above.

Roads

ROSI consultations in TOWNSVILLE (Oct/Nov)

need to put roads forward by all, including

FNQROC priority roads. Keen to get ROSI

allocated. Invitation to be extended to D Irvine.

Discussions re Kuranda range road, Gulf

Development Road, Ootann Road and Gilbert

River bridge

Infrastructure Australia doing a review - need to

get our priorities included in this review.

80/20 - councils struggle to match the 20%

particularly smaller councils (Canavan

suggested getting the State to contribute the

20% if it is a road).

FNQROC questioned if we need to keep

pushing the PDF? Minister’s office to advise

further.

Extension of the national highway

Water:

CSIRO study into Mitchell Catchment - nation

building projects

Nullinga Dam coming to end of business case,

hoping the report will be released soon for

funding.

Tablelands irrigation project

Johnstone river diversion 1-2km pipeline - no

costings - need to do feasibility study.

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Gilbert River Irrigation Project

Lakeland

Northern water fund is exhausted; Minister is

trying to get this replenished. Loan facility is still

available.

Story re ABS value on agriculture - study in

central highlands discovered the study was out

by 85% ($1.5b vs $47b)

Mossman Mill Proposal - Minister is aware. They are

currently assessing Building Better Regions shortlist, but

they don’t make the final decision. Should consider

going through NAIF.

Cassowary Coast - diversification and developed

strategies to do this, tourism, world rafting

championships May 2019

Energy - Cardstone Project. Minister is concerned that

FNQ doesn’t have base load power. What he wants to

see are generational projects - if we can’t produce

cheap energy we can lift manufacturing. PNG hydro

project (Fred Moule) wants to generate there and send

to Australia. Cobalt and Nickel are burgeoning.

Cr Bawden spoke about our transmission infrastructure

is substandard.

Yarrabah Projects - Cr Andrews spoke about the

Yarrabah jetty, tourism, Safety of the range (Yarrabah)

Road and social housing.

TCICA and its legitimacy

Hope Vale - Hope Vale social housing and digital

connectivity - 2 megabits/sec in council, 1300 people

and 34megsbits per second. Tried twice with Building

Better Regions.

Northern Australia

Having difficulty with Queensland State Government -

have been rolling out projects in NT and WA but not

Qld.

Minister is getting frustrated with the negativity around

Northern Australia white paper and delivery, noting it is

a 30-year plan and some projects have been

actioned:

Hann Highway

PDR

Others

Obtained $1.5bil of the $3.5bil for ROSI

(Southern counterparts are not happy about

this).

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Queensland Native Vegetation laws are a big

frustration.

Follow Up Actions Follow up Anne Stunzner to obtain invite to ROSI

Consultation in Townsville for Darlene to attend

(Oct/Nov)

Follow up Anne Stunzner re Infrastructure Australia

Audit to ensure FNQROC priorities are included.

Follow up Anne Stunzner re Johnstone Diversion

Pipeline federal information and have sent to Cr

Paronella.

Follow up Anne Stunzner to see if FNQROC need to

continue to push PDR

Cr Scott to send Anne Stunzner information relating to

sea freight costs.

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Anthony Albanese MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and

Regional Development

Shadow Minister for Tourism

Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Manning, Leu, Kremastos, Devlin,

Pickering, Bawden, Paronella and D Irvine





Management of GBR into the Future

Cairns specific projects

Additional Attendees Phoebe (Adviser)

Discussion Summary

Discussion re:

FNQ RRIS

FAGS

Mossman Mill proposal (Shadow Minister

advised he would try to progress

announcements / decisions)

Shadow Minister will be in cairns 8-9 October

GBR and indigenous involvement

Normanton to Karumba fibre optic project

Gilbert river irrigation project

Cairns gallery precinct

Cardstone project

Cairns Port master plan

Nullinga dam

Gilbert river bridge and gulf development road

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Send Briefing Notes to Phoebe

Follow up Shadow Minister re Mossman Mill

Follow up further engagement with Shadow Minister

whilst in Cairns 8-9 October – invite to Board meeting.

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Lachlan Hunter

Portfolio Communications Adviser to Senator McKenzie, Minister

for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and

De-centralisation

Additional Attendees Mr Simon Furey, Adviser

Ms Catherine Bergin, Chief of Staff


Kremastos

D Irvine


Financial Assistant Grants


Normanton to Karumba Fibre Optic Project

Regional Communications (other topics within the

Minister’s portfolio can be raised and Lachlan will take

to the Minister)

Additional Attendees Minister may join meeting if time allows

Discussion Summary Round 4 blackspot announced. LG, State Government

to upload black spots into spreadsheet. State has to be

supportive as well. NBN Sky-muster not working.

Government services good to use to understand

network issues.

Mobile black spot in Gilbert (Round 1) - huge money

invested but only 2-3km radius and in a ‘hole’. Lachlan

advises it should be 35km radius and would like the

information on this one to be sent to him.

$10mil provided for dam (Forsyth to Georgetown) will

pay for fibre optic while they are doing the works but

Telstra says no, it won’t use it. Answer, engage with NBN

as well.

Any tower build issues send to Lachlan, they want to

know; especially if they can use existing Infrastructure

but want to build another.

VAST commonwealth funding will continue and include

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addition HD. Only 2 issues identified - problem for hotels

(as they need one for each room and they blew up in

a lightning storm). Lightening issue can be sorted

through special arrangements just need details of this

and send to Lachlan.

TULLY Multiuser Sporting Complex $500,000 application

Johnston River Revitalisation Program - funding for

study.

Follow Up Actions Cr Devlin to send to Lachlan Hunter details about

Gilbert box and location an issue with VAST boxes.

ALL Mayors to advise Lachlan Hunter if your region is

having tower issues (i.e. new tower when existing

Infrastructure could be used or the telco is being

difficult).

Send thank you letter from Chair

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Richard Marles MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Defence






Cairns Defence interests

Discussion Summary

Introduction to FNQROC and region

FAGs

Asked about Advance Cairns relationship

Ports and Defence in Cairns

In the diary for him to come up to Cairns (Nov)

The Pacific has come back into vogue - he

asked about our relationship with PNG

Discussion re PNG League

Cairns is a huge part of the PNG Story

Likely Cairns will be used as a base for APEC

Follow Up Actions Thank you letter from Chair

Follow up engagement opportunity with Shadow

Minister for November 2018.

Opportunities for Economic Development focused

around APEC base.

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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Matt Williams (Adviser to Minister Birmingham)

Portfolio Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Manning and Kremastos





Management of the GBR into the Future



Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Assistant Minister Michelle Landry MP

Portfolio Assistant Minister for Children and Families

Delegation Members Cr’s Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden + D Irvine





Local stories form remote Qld



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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Anthony Chisholm

Portfolio Queensland Senator






Discussion Summary FAGS

Roads

Feral pigs through senate yesterday

Senator expects to be in the region in October

GBR Management

Mossman Mill Project - funding application in

but timing of advice for 1st round EOI has been

pushed out likely due to election the project

needs support earlier than this. Is there any

other funding? Senator will work with Cr Leu to

put some pressure on Shadows to get the

government to act.

Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair.

Follow up opportunity to engage in October in region.

Cr Leu to follow up with Senator re Mossman Mill

project.

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Stephen Jones MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Regional Communications

Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and

Local Government

Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden







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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Claire Moore

Portfolio Shadow Minister for International Development and the

Pacific

Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos and D Irvine





Cairns and Cassowary specific issues / opportunities

Discussion Summary FAGS - Senator understands Councils don’t have the

rates base and suggested it would be good to build

relationship with Hon Mark Butler MP.

Water security - important and impacts on community

when allocation to agriculture reduces by 50%

Mossman Mill proposal - alternative funding avenues;

Senators advice is to focus on Joel Fitzgibbon MP as

Shadow.

Panama t4 and world rafting championships 2019

Cooktown 2020 event - Senator is happy to support

Linkages to PNG and Vanuatu.

Senator is concerned about Backpackers being forced

into country areas for visas but acknowledged our

region was a bad place for this.

Senator advised the support networks in our region

were good.

Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair.

Follow up Joel Fitzgibbon re Mossman Mill as suggested

by Senator.

Cr Scott to invite Senator to Cooktown 2020 event.

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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Murray Watt

Portfolio Senator for Queensland


D Irvine





Discussion Summary

FAGS

20% contribution to funding grants - inability for

small councils to contribute 20% for big projects

Nullinga dam

Tablelands irrigation project

Gilbert river irrigation project

Genex

The senator has been trying to get to an

FNQROC meeting

Will have a senator in NQ after the next

elections

Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair and extend invitation

to attend FNQROC meeting.

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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Nigel Scullion MP

Portfolio Minister for Indigenous Affairs


Topics of Discussion

Introduction to FNQROC




TCICA


Cooktown 2020

Discussion Summary FNQROC ROI

TCICA alignment with FNQROC

Support of LG

NAPHARI - LGAQ has information

$140m in forward payment - State has until 2020

NAHA has 10%


Follow up Minister re brief to FNQROC re NAPHARI

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Steve Irons MP

Portfolio Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister

Delegation Members Cr Scott, Cr Andrews, Mr LInnane







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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Darren Chester MP

Portfolio Minister for Veterans Affairs

Minister for Defence Personnel

Deputy Leader of the House

Delegation Members Cr Manning, Cr Leu, Cr Kremastos





Discussion Summary

Future of HMAS Cairns as a base and Cairns as

the ideal location for Defence families

Tourism and sugar industry

Mossman Sugar mill funding

FAGS

Importance of road investment to tourism and

economic development

Minister suggested the region shouldn’t be

worried about funding in Defence


Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Minister Angus Taylor MP

Portfolio Minister for Energy

Delegation Members Cr Manning + Cr Kremastos





Water & Energy Security for the Region



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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann

Portfolio Minister for Finance & Public Service


Scott and D Irvine





Additional Attendees Catherine (Advisor)

Discussion Summary

Normanton to Karumba fibre optic Project

Gulf development road and Gilbert river bridge

FAGS


Roads and impact on cattle, produce and

efficiency

TCICA - Palmer futures, NAPHARI, need to

support and encourage indigenous LG not

erode.

Beef roads funding

80/20 funding and impact on smaller councils

to provide 20% on big projects

ROSI

Kuranda range road


Send details on Gulf Development Road and Gilbert

River bridge (if possible, include turnover details that

Hon Warren Entsch MP spoke about)

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Simon Frost, Senior Advisor to Hon Josh Frydenberg MP,

Treasurer

Portfolio Treasurer

Delegation Members Cr Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden

D Irvine





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Discussion Summary Mr Simon Frost is a new addition to the team

Introduction to FNQROC and 5 priority areas

FAGS


Mitchell River

Supporting infrastructure – roads and water

Digital connectivity

IQRAP

Normanton to Karumba Fibre Optic Project

Our dependency on water and changing

climate having an impact on water storage.

Nullinga Dam

Tablelands Irrigation Project

Noted that need to see the region for

themselves and will work with Hon Frydenberg’s

office to arrange


Follow up with invitation for Mr Frost and Hon

Frydenberg to visit region and engage with FNQROC.

Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Mr Mark Butler MP

Portfolio Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy

Delegation Members Cr Gilmore, Manning, Kremastas and D Irvine

Proposed Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC




Additional Attendees Tom Skladdzrien (Advisor)

Discussion Summary Energy

Tourism

GBR

Cardstone Project


Cr Gilmore to send Briefing Note re Cardstone project

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FNQROC COUNCIL SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING

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TBA TRAVEL TO BNE

Time Meeting Room # Meeting Description Portfolio Attending Mayors Topics for discussion On the day contact Comments

9.00am - 10.00am TBC Mr Tim Dunn Snr Policy Advisor re Balcarra All

Workshop - Electral Reform and future amendments to Balcarra TBC Tim Dunn 07 3452 6743

12:00-12:30PM LUNCH BREAK

12:30pm - 1:00pm Room 5.04 Ms Fiona Simpson MPShadow Minister for Employment and Small BusinessShadow Minister for Training and Skills Development Robyn Dawes (07) 5406 7100

May be required to speak in the chamber on short notice and therefore may have to cancel

1:00pm - 1:30pm Room TBA Mr Andrew Powell MPShadow Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning

NO MEETINGS Return to Annex Foyer

2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A.31

Hon Jackie Trad MP

Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP

Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

Minsiter for LG, Racing and Multicultural Affairs ALL MAYORS

Genevieve Newton07 3719 [email protected]

COMBINED MEETING WITH DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER HINCHLIFFE MPReturn to Parliamentary Annex Foyer and advise

now attending meeting with Minister

HINCHLIFFE and Genevieve will collect.

3:00pm - 3:30pm Room TBA Mr Steve Minnikin MP Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads ALL MAYORSSophie Farruggio07 3914 9100

Mr Minnikin will escort Mayors from A.31 to new meeting room

4:30pm-5:00pmRoom 5.30

Parliamentary Annexe Hon Mark Bailey MP Minister for Transport and Main Roads ALL MAYORSGai Duffy 3719 [email protected]

Mtg room booked - all mayors can attend mtg with Minister Bailey, advisors and dept reps

Time Meeting Room # Meeting Description Portfolio Topics for discussion On the day contact Comments

11:30am - 12:15pm Room TBA Hon Kate Jones MP

Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games ALL MAYORS

Cheryl Packer07 3719 [email protected] Mtg room booked for all Mayors

12:30pm - 1:00pm Mr David Crisafulli MP

Shadow Minister for Environment, Science and the GBRShadow Minister for Tourism Split Group

GBREco-TourismGeo Trails

1:10-2:00pm A.31

Hon Curtis Pitt MPHon Craig Crawford MPMr Michael Healy MPMs Cynthia Lui MP

Member for MulgraveMember for Barron RiverMember for CairnsMember for Cook ALL MAYORS Elly INCLUDING LIGHT LUNCHEON

2.00-2.30pm A.35 Hon Mick de Brenni MPMinister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport Split Group

2:15-2:45pm Room TBA Mr Michael Hart MPShadow Minister for Housing & Public Works, Shadow Minister for Energy and Shadow Minister for Innovation & Digital Economy

Split Group

2:30-3:00pm Room TBA Mr David Batt MPShadow Assistant Minister for State Development Donna McMah

07 4111 3100Happy for other MPs to be included in this meeting

3.00-3.00pm

Room 5.04Level 5 / Parliamentary

Annex Hon Leeanne Enoch MP

Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts

Amanda Chiv07 3719 [email protected]

3:30pm - 4:00pm Room 5.01A Brent Mickelberg MPShadow Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development

GBREco-TourismGeo Trails

4:15pm - 4:45pmRoom 5.30

Parliamentary Annex

Ms Deb Frecklington MPMr Tim Mander MPMr Dale Last MPMs Ann Leahy MP

Leader of the OppositionDeputy Leader of the Opposition/Shadow TreasurerShadow Minister for Northern QueenslandShadow Minister for Local Govt ALL MAYORS

Stephanie Miles0401 022 681

Awaiting confirmation that ALL members can join this meeting

5:00pm - 5:30pm

5:45pm - 6:00pm6:00pm - 7:30pm

Time Meeting Room # Meeting Description Portfolio Topics for discussion On the day contact Comments

9.00am - 10.00am TBC Mr Tim Dunn Snr Policy Advisor re Balcarra All

Workshop - Electral Reform and future amendments to Balcarra TBC Tim Dunn 07 3452 6743

12:00PM - 1:00PM NO MORE APMTS TRAVEL TO AIRPORT2:10pm - 4:35pm TRAVEL TO CNS

Thursday 18th October

Monday 15th October

Tuesday 16th October

Wednesday 17th October

NO APPOINTMENTS - EVENT SETUP FINALISATION AND READY TO MEET & GREET GUESTS

FNQROC COCKTAIL RECEPTION COMMENCES

TRANSFER QUICKLY TO MEETING ROOM A.31 (Meeting will include working luncheon with local MPs)

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

Profit and LossFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241For the period 1 July 2018 to 1 September 2018

1 JUL-1 SEP 2018

Trading IncomeFNQROC

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

Regional Procurement GroupRegional Procurement: Annual Procurement Contribution 150,000.00Total Regional Procurement Group 150,000.00

Total Trading Income 609,747.00

Gross Profit 609,747.00

Other IncomeInterest Income 950.35

Total Other Income 950.35

Operating ExpensesBank Service Charges 226.67

FNQROCFNQROC: Subscription/membership 14,306.36

FNQROC: Mayoral delegations - accommodation, meals, travel expenses 3,952.88

FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Registration Fees 2,050.56

FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 1,149.73

FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 540.69

FNQROC: Mobile Phone Expenses 220.26

FNQROC: Salaries 38,072.13

FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses 1,451.22

FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses:Website 58.00

FNQROC: Vehicle Expenses 2,831.78

FNQROC: Miscellaneous expenses 42.14

FNQROC: RMCN reimbursement expenses (software subscription) (100.00)Total FNQROC 64,575.75

InfrastructureInfrastructure: Salaries 23,492.69

Infrastructure: Mobile Phone Expenses 107.28

Infrastructure: Subscriptions/membership 1,200.00Total Infrastructure 24,799.97

Regional Roads & TransportRRTG: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 2,608.41

RRTG: Right to Information Application 49.70Total Regional Roads & Transport 2,658.11

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Profit and Loss

1 JUL-1 SEP 2018

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

Regional Urban WaterWater: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 92.73Total Regional Urban Water 92.73

Regional Natural Asset ManagementNat Asset: Vehicle Expense 1,212.85

Nat Asset: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 321.55

Nat Asset:Mobile Phone Expenses 107.28

Nat Asset: Salaries 21,836.71Total Regional Natural Asset Management 23,478.39

Regional Planning & Economic DevelopmentReg Planner/economic development: Mobile Phone Expenses 107.28

Reg Planner/economic development: Salaries 9,663.86Total Regional Planning & Economic Development 9,771.14

Regional ProcurementRegional Procurement: Bitumen Reseal Project:Project Coordinator Fees 9,360.00

Regional Procurement:Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 154.55

Regional Procurement: Mobile Phone Expenses 107.28

Regional Procurement: Salaries 21,051.63Total Regional Procurement 30,673.46

Asset: External Meetings:Travel, Accom & Meals (0.01)

FNQROC: Reimbursement of personal expenses (44.76)

Regional Procurement: Standardised Procurement documentation 5,000.00

Total Operating Expenses 161,231.45

Net Profit 449,465.90

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Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241

Balance SheetFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241As at 1 September 2018

1 SEP 2018

AssetsBank

Cheque Account 573,006.45

V2 Account 1,371,494.39Total Bank 1,944,500.84

Current AssetsAccounts Receivable New 79,665.09

Accrued Interest Receivable 914.33Total Current Assets 80,579.42

Total Assets 2,025,080.26

LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities

Accounts Payable 84,388.77

Accrued Expenses 3,300.00

ANZ Credit Card:FNQROC 13,523.04

GST 52,093.07

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 (0.07)

Unpaid Expense Claims 160.80Total Current Liabilities 284,564.61

Total Liabilities 284,564.61

Net Assets 1,740,515.65

EquityCurrent Year Earnings 449,465.90

Opening Bal Equity 293,928.07

Retained Earnings 997,121.68

Total Equity 1,740,515.65

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Expenses ‐ Budget to Actual2018/19

Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual

Expenses 2018/19Executive Officer (Salary + On Costs) $165,000 $0 $0 $13,750 $28,408 $27,500

Regional Natural Asset Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $125,000 $0 $0 $10,417 $21,837 $20,833

Regional Office and Project Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $98,000 $0 $0 $8,167 $19,328 $16,334

Regional Infrastructure Projects Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $138,000 $0 $0 $11,500 $23,493 $23,000

Regional Procurement Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $120,000 $0 $0 $10,000 $21,052 $20,000

Reseal Program Supervisor (RPEQ) $60,000 $0 $0 $5,000 $9,360 $10,000

Western Councils travel expenses $12,000 $0 $0 $3,000 $3,000

FNQROC Delegation expenses $27,000 $0 $0 $0 $3,953 $6,750

FNQROC Emergent delegations $15,000 $3,000 $3,230 $3,000 $3,000

Vehicle leases and expenses $35,000 $0 $2,917 $4,045 $5,834

Stationery and office (including audit costs) $12,000 $1,000 $1,394 $2,000 $1,509 $3,000

Mobile phones $5,500 $458 $325 $916 $649 $1,374

Software licences $1,000 $0 ‐$120 $1,000 $1,000

Subscriptions $2,000 $2,000 $306 $2,000 $1,506 $2,000

Training $10,000 $0 $1,666 $2,500

Board and Advisory Committee Meeting expenses (includes travel) $17,600 $1,467 $309 $2,934 $6,968 $4,400

Chair Honorarium $6,000 $0 $0 $0

Maintenance of Strategic Opportunities document $1,000 $0 $0 $200

Economy and community id subscription $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000

Regional Video showcasing the region $10,000 $0 $0 $0

FNQROC Forum Day $10,000 $0 $0 $0

Contingencies $25,700 $2,142 $192 $4,284 $123 $6,425

Regional Road Investment Strategy $200,000 $0 $0 $22,222

Mobile communication blackspot $100,000 $0 $0 $0

Total expenses $1,209,800 $24,067 $19,636 $96,551 $156,231 $193,372 $0

July August September

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MEETINGS ATTENDED BY:

DARLENE IRVINE, FNQROC EXECUTIVE OFFICER

FOR THE PERIOD 24 JULY – 28 SEPT 2018

MEETING DATE 2018

MEETING DETAILS

24 July Ms Fiona Simpson MP, Shadow Minister for Employment & Small

Business, Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Development

Hon Curtis Pitt MP, Member for Mulgrave and Speaker

Mr Brent Mickelberg MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry

Development

Ms Helen Spencer, COS for Minister de Brenni, Minister for Housing & Public

Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport

Hon Mark Furner MP, Minister for Agriculture Industry Development & Fisheries

25 July Dr Christian Rowan MP, Shadow Minister for Communities, Disability Services &

Seniors, A&TSI and the Arts

Mr Andrew Powell MP, Shadow Minister for State Development, Manufacturing,

Infrastructure and Planning

Ms Ann Leahy MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government

Ms Meaghan Scanlon, Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development

Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and

Minister for Multicultural Affairs

Mr Jarrod Bleijie MP, Shadow Minister for Education and Shadow Minister for

Industrial Relations

26 July Mr Steve Minnikin MP, Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads

Hon Cameron Dick MP, Minister for State Development, Manufacturing,

Infrastructure and Planning

27 July LGAQ Roads and Transport Advisory Group Meeting (Brisbane)

01 August Mr Alex Ung, RMCN Treasurer (yay!)

02 August Ms Leigh Wickerson, Telstra (Brisbane)

03 August Road Maintenance Performance Contracts (RPMC) Workshop (Brisbane)

04 August RMCN Bi-Monthly Meeting

13 August FNQROC Board Meeting

FNQ RRTG Meeting

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14 August Meeting with Kevin Byrne, Enterprise North

16 August CRC Building a Shared Vision for Cairns Workshop 2

20-22 August Northern Alliance of Councils 2018 (Ingham)

27 August Meeting with Mr Michael Healy MP, Member for Cairns

CRCNA Agricultural Supply Chain Study Meeting

29 August Qld Futures Summit 2018 (Brisbane)

12 September Cr Tom Gilmore

FNQROC Regional Road Investment Strategy Pre-Quote Briefing

14 September FNQ Trade & Investment Group Meeting

18-20

September

Federal Ministers and Shadow Minister meetings (as per Advocacy Report)

28 September FNQROC Economic Development Meeting

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AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 132 08 October 2018 at … · 1 Chairs Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners 2 Apologies noted 3 Board Presentations ... 6.2.2 FNQROC Brisbane