Strengthening community diversity on Emerald forum agenda

Celebrating and strengthening community diversity will be on the agenda when the Ministerial Regional Community Forum for the Fitzroy–central-west Queensland region comes to Emerald next month.

The Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology, Robert Schwarten, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health, Karen Struthers, 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 celebrating and strengthening community diversity with regional representatives, known as forum members.

“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 Emerald Town Hall, corner Egerton and Anakie Streets Emerald from 9.15 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 Rockhampton on 4938 4472.

Media Contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819