Get involved – Governance
There are many ways you can help achieve our vision for Governance. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.
Individuals and families
- Get involved in your local P&C or community group.
- Share your expertise with a sports of social club.
- Work with your local councillor to address neighbourhood issues.
- Make your voice heard by participating in government consultations. Visit www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au for current opportunities.
- Subscribe to government enewsletters to learn more about what’s happening in your community.
- Join a consumer network to become informed and provide feedback on important issues.
Community
- Consider forming a community group or committee to promote local solutions to local problems.
- Encourage and support community members who work to resolve local issues and promote local heroes.
- Start a petition to influence government and Parliament.
- Participate in government consultation on issues relating to the community.
- Invite the government to hold Community Cabinet in your area—providing locals a chance to discuss issues with government officials.
Business and industry
- Actively participate in industry and stakeholder groups relating to your business.
- Consider contributing your organisation’s skills or expertise to an educational, community or sporting organisation.
- Actively participate in consultation on issues relating to your industry or community.
- Partner with government to streamline service delivery and reduce unnecessary operational overlap.
- Ensure governance arrangements are sound and support the sustainability of your organisation.
- Conduct regular reviews of your standing operating procedures.
Government
- Ensure Queenslanders are well-informed about actions and decisions that affect them.
- Collaborate with the community, business and industry in policy development and project delivery.
- Use a variety of consultation methods to engage Queenslanders including online surveys, information sessions, Community Cabinet, discussion forums and social media.
- Limit regulation and process to encourage faster decisions and service delivery efficiencies.
- Continually review and improve government processes to ensure they are responsive to the community’s evolving needs.
- Support governance capacity building in regional communities.