A key function of NQROC is to advocate on behalf of our member councils and region on key issues and priorities. This includes advocating to all levels of government, relevant agencies and organisations on matters such as infrastructure planning and investment, waste and resource recovery, regional planning and development as well as service levels and livability.
NQROC make research and strategy driven submissions to state and federal governments, as well as relevant agencies and organisations. This work contributes to public debate with the aim to highlight the North Queensland regions concerns and priorities.
A list of recent submissions and correspondence is listed below.
WRR (Waste Levy) Amendement Regulation
Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy
Northern Queensland Draft Regional Transport Plan
Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 2 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
Resource Recovery Roadmap
Evidence Summary to Senate Inquiry