The Queensland Government and the state’s local authorities have signed a new partnership agreement.
Premier David Crisafulli said Equal Partners in Government Agreement reaffirmed the state’s commitment to working in partnership with councils.
Premier Crisafulli said the new agreement empowered councils to improve their liveability and strengthen local economies.
“This is about less red tape and more support for Councils to deliver what’s needed on the ground in communities across Queensland,” he said.
Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Alison Smith said the importance of the partnership between the State and Queensland councils had never been more important than during the natural disasters that had impacted North Queensland and South-East Queensland in recent weeks.
“With 15 MPs with local government experience who bring solid knowledge of the sector to their work with councils in the State Government, we look forward to continuing to work in good faith and in equal partnership over the term ahead,” Ms Smith said.
