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The ‘practice’ of advocacy is applied to those services, activities and projects that cannot be realised by the resources (economic and human) of council and require an injection of funds or a change in government policy or position to reach fruition.

  • How we advocate

    Advocacy practice will include, but are not limited to:

    • Representations to state and Australian government ministers.
    • Regular meetings to make representations to local members of parliament.
    • Active engagement with media and social media at the appropriate level and intensity.
    • Active engagement with all candidates participating in government elections.
    • Brokering partnerships and strategic alliances with other local and regional organisations.
    • Submission of applications to secure funding to deliver priority projects.
    • Active participation in peak governing organisations and their advocacy efforts such as the Australian Local Government Association and the Local Government Association of Queensland.
    • Maintaining and influencing partnerships with government authorities to influence policy, legislation and standards.
    • Contributing submissions to senate inquiries and other government surveys and opinion-seeking efforts.

Current advocacy projects

  • Queensland Beef Corridors
  • Queensland Beef Corridors

Central Highlands Regional Council has joined with six surrounding councils to advocate for funding to seal the roads associated with the Queensland Beef Corridors, including the Springsure-Tambo Road.

Visit the campaign website for more information.