The 2015–16 year in review
The main purposes of the Act are to establish a long-term vision for the future growth and prosperity of Queensland and reflect the aspirations of the community, business and industry for the future of Queensland. The Act requires consultation with the community, business and industry to develop a plan that can exist beyond electoral cycles.
Amendments to the Act were included in the Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016, which was introduced into Parliament on 16 June 2016. The amendments streamline the Act by replacing the requirement to develop and implement a government response to the Plan with a requirement for the State Government to consider the Plan in developing its statement of government objectives for the community made under the Financial Accountability Act 2009. The change will ensure there is one strategic direction document—the government’s objectives for the community—that will be used as a basis for government planning and reporting. Because the Act incorporates the Plan into local government planning, and local governments already report progress towards implementing their five-year corporate plan and annual plan, the Act’s local government reporting provision has also been removed. The requirement for an annual report on implementation progress is retained as an accountability measure.
The amendments are consistent with the Interim Government Response, dated 1 July 2015, which aligned the Queensland Government’s contribution to achieving the vision and goals of the Plan to the objectives of the community: creating jobs and a diverse economy, delivering quality frontline services, protecting the environment, and building safe, caring and connected communities.
The Queensland Plan Ambassadors Council, which was established in 2014 to advocate for the Plan’s implementation, met four times in 2015–16. During the year, the Council initiated the development of its communication and engagement strategy, and was consulted on the amendments to the Act.
How to read the report
The report provides an overview of programs and activities aligned to each of the Plan’s nine foundation areas.
It also provides examples of partnerships across sectors and local community collaboration that align with the vision of the Plan.
Finally, the report takes a look at the year ahead, and outlines a number of initiatives that will be delivered in 2016–17.
Find more information about Queensland Government activities in 2015–16. For local governments, refer to individual local government websites.
