Three new commissioners for Queensland a step closer

• Bills passed to establish three new commissioner roles for Queensland
• Night-Life Economy Commissioner, Queensland Food Farmers' Commissioner and Cross-Border Commissioner
• The separate roles will collectively grow and support Queensland’s economy, jobs and lifestyle.

The Miles Government has passed laws to establish statutory roles for a Queensland Night-Life Economy Commissioner, Food Farmers' Commissioner and Cross-Border Commissioner.

While each commissioner will have a dedicated and unique portfolio, they will all work closely with industry and community to grow and support Queensland’s economy, jobs and lifestyle.

The Queensland Night-Life Economy Commissioner role was announced in June 2024 to work with businesses, live music venues, and entertainment precincts to create a vibrant and safe nightlife environment.

The Queensland Food Farmers' Commissioner came as a recommendation from the recent Supermarket Pricing Select Committee and will assist producers to navigate supplier arrangements with supermarkets.

The Cross-Border Commissioner was also announced in June 2024 and will assist to resolve local issues arising along the border in partnership with the New South Wales Cross Border Commission and other Queensland Government agencies.

It is expected these statutory roles will be filled in the coming months.

Quotes attributable to Premier Steven Miles:

“My government is listening to Queenslanders and delivering.

“We listened to small businesses in the live music and arts industry when they said they were doing it tough, we heard loud and clear the struggles of our farmers and shoppers with supermarket pricing, and we understand the unique challenges of Queenslanders living on our border.

“This is why we are establishing three specialised commissioner roles to take action and drive positive change for Queensland in these areas.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner:

“The Miles Government backs our primary producers, and while we’re supporting them, we’re also supporting Queenslanders at the supermarket checkout.

“The Food Farmers Commissioner was a recommendation of our recent Supermarket Pricing Select Committee report, the recommendations of which we accepted in full.

“We will continue to fight every day for a better deal for shoppers and primary producers by standing up to the major supermarkets.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Employment and Small Business Lance McCallum:

“Queensland needs someone with the vision and energy to harness the incredible potential of our nightlife – someone who can amplify the unique spirit of our communities – and turn Queensland into the ultimate night-time destination.

“We’re so serious, we’re legislating it, as an urgent priority.

“With our new law, and this new role, the Miles Labor Government is not just strengthening the Sunshine State, we’re making it the Starlit State too.”

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