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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
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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
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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
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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.
Key points of the presentation:
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.
Key points of the presentation:
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.
The Chair invited comments from the floor:
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.
MOVED: Cr Peter Scott
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.
The Chair invited comments from the floor:
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
MOVED: Cr Peter Scott
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.
The Chair invited comments from the floor:
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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#5825201
Strategic Economic Advocacy Update Report
State or Federal Federal
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Water Security for the Region
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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.
Send thank you letter from Chair.
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
TCICA
Social Housing – Yarrabah and NPRH
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Water and Energy Security
Discussion Summary
FNQROC region
GBR
Infrastructure and tourism spend
FAGs
Renewable energy opportunities
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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.
Send thank you letter from Chair.
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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Minister Peter Dutton MP
Portfolio Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration and
Border Protection
Delegation Members Cr’s Scott, Andrews and Mr Linnane
D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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.
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Hon Shayne Neumann MP
Portfolio Shadow Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
Delegation Members Cr’s Scott, Andrews and Mr Linnane
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Water and Energy Security for the Region
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator David Fawcett
Portfolio Assistant Minister for Defence
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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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
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden,
Scott and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Water Security for the Region
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.
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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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Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden and
Kremastos
D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistant Grants
Digital Connectivity
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
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Management of the GBR into the Future
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Local stories form remote Qld
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator Anthony Chisholm
Portfolio Queensland Senator
Delegation Members Cr’s Manning, Leu, Kremastos + D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden and
D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Delegation Members Cr’s Scott, Andrews and Mr Linnane
Topics of Discussion
Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
TCICA
Social Housing – Yarrabah and NPRH
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 Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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 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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Minister Angus Taylor MP
Portfolio Minister for Energy
Delegation Members Cr Manning + Cr Kremastos
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Water & Energy Security for the Region
Discussion Summary Awaiting summary of meeting notes
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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Minister/Shadow Minister/Senator Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann
Portfolio Minister for Finance & Public Service
Delegation Members Cr’s Gilmore, Paronella, Devlin, Pickering, Bawden,
Scott and D Irvine
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Additional Attendees Catherine (Advisor)
Discussion Summary
Normanton to Karumba fibre optic Project
Gulf development road and Gilbert river bridge
FAGS
Gilbert River Irrigation Project
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
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Topics of Discussion Introduction to FNQROC
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
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Discussion Summary Mr Simon Frost is a new addition to the team
Introduction to FNQROC and 5 priority areas
FAGS
Gilbert River Irrigation Project
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 Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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
Financial Assistance Grants
Digital Connectivity
Road Planning & Investment in FNQ
Additional Attendees Tom Skladdzrien (Advisor)
Discussion Summary Energy
Tourism
GBR
Cardstone Project
Follow Up Actions Send thank you letter from Chair
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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