The 2016–17 year in review
The main purposes of the Queensland Plan Act 2014 (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.
Amendments to the Act were assented to on 9 December 2016 and commenced 26 May 2017. 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 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 the basis for government planning and reporting. It removes the additional layer of reporting for local governments, and retains the requirement for an annual report on implementation progress.
These 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 (the Council) is responsible for advocating for the Plan’s implementation. In 2016–17, the Ambassadors Council met five times in person and twice by teleconference. The meetings were held in Ipswich, Brisbane and Townsville, and at each meeting Ambassadors met with a variety of community, business and industry representatives. The Department of the Premier and Cabinet provides Secretariat support to the Council.
The current members of the Ambassadors Council are:
- The Honourable Tony McGrady (Chair)
- Mr Mark Henley (Deputy Chair)
- Ms Shelley Argent
- Mr Taj Pabari
- Professor John Cole
- Ms Karen Tully
- Professor Allan Dale
- Ms Kate Tully
- Ms Erin Faithful
- Emeritus Professor Roger Scott
- Mr Daniel Gschwind
- Mr Leon Yeatman
How to read the report
The report provides an overview of programs and activities across Queensland that are aligned to each of the Plan’s nine foundation areas. The Plan recognised that the foundation areas are intrinsically interconnected. Where initiatives relate to a number of foundation areas, they have only been included once.
The report 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 2017–18.
For more information about Queensland Government activities in 2016–17 visit www.qld.gov.au/about/staying-informed/reports-publications/annual-reports.
For information about local governments, refer to individual local government websites.
