Housing availability and affordability to be discussed at Allora forum

Housing availability and affordability will be on the agenda when the Ministerial Regional Community Forum for the Darling Downs and south-west Queensland region comes to Allora next month.

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Kerry Shine, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Michael Choi, are scheduled to attend the public forum on Monday 3 December.

The Minister for Main Roads and Local Government, Warren Pitt said Queensland Government Ministers and Members of Parliament would discuss the issue of housing availability and affordability with regional representatives, known as forum members.

At the forum, a panel made up of representatives of the Property Council of Australia, the banking industry and local government will discuss ways that private sector investment in housing can be encouraged in communities affected by mining.

“I encourage anyone interested in local issues to attend as part of the public audience and listen to the views of forum members and the attending Members of Parliament,” Mr Pitt said.

The forum will take place at the Allora Community Hall, Herbert Street, Allora at 10.30 am, following a pre-forum workshop at 9.30 am.

Ministerial Regional Community Forums have been held since 1999 and are held in 10 regions across Queensland.

The public meetings bring together Cabinet Ministers and appointed regional leaders to share information and discuss topics relevant to the region.

“The forums enable the Queensland Government to keep in touch with communities and be better informed about regional issues of concern,” Mr Pitt said.

For more information and to RSVP contact the Ministerial Regional Community Forum team in Toowoomba on 4694 0182.

Media Contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819