ISSUE 50
April 2014
Developing the long term
sustainability of our region
Update from the CEO
Welcome to Issue 50 of Community Connections
I hope you have had a safe and happy Easter with some time to relax with family and friends.
Resources Q
On Wednesday last week I participated in the Queensland Government’s ResourcesQ Mount Isa workshop along with RDA Committee
member and Glencore Chief Operating Officer Mike Westerman. The Queensland Government’s focus is to “generate an economically
strong, competitive, diverse and agile sector over the next 30 years. It’s about planning for the future to ensure we all prosper from
Queensland's resource wealth.” Natural Resources and Mines Minister the Hon Andrew Cripps MP attended the workshop and
provided opportunities for networking and sharing of ideas to develop the future of the mining industry in Queensland from the
perspective of the North West Queensland region. Further workshops will be held across regional Queensland in the lead up to the
action plan being released in September, 2014. For more information visit: http://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mining/resourcesq
Palm Island Open Day
Also on Wednesday last week there was a Palm Island Open Day to promote tourism to the island. From all accounts this was a very
successful day with plenty of support shown from regional stakeholders and community members. Congratulations to all involved!
Cyclone Ita
Our thoughts go out to those who were impacted by Cyclone Ita and hope that a speedy recovery is possible if you have suffered
damage. For assistance from the Queensland Government, visit http://www.qldalert.com/
With Anzac Day approaching, let’s reflect on the sacrifices and contributions our armed forces have made. Lest we forget.
Glenys Schuntner
Chief Executive Officer
RDA Committee
Mr Paul Woodhouse
Ms Lyn McLaughlin
Mr Jeff Jimmieson
Mr David Kippin
Chairman
Deputy Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Cr Rick Britton
Dr Scott Crawford
Paul joined RDA
in 2012. Retiring
from local
government
after serving 12
years as Mayor
and Councillor of McKinlay
Shire Council to follow
other interests, Paul is a
primary producer in north
west Queensland.
Lyn joined RDA
in 2009. She is a
former Mayor
and Councillor
of Burdekin
Shire Council
and represents the region
on several committees. Lyn
is a primary school teacher.
Jeff Jimmieson is
the Manager of
Performing Arts,
Events and Protocol
for Townsville City.
He has had an
extensive career in
event management, public
relations and the performing arts,
both in local government and
private enterprise. His community
service includes board
memberships of PCYC and
Rotary..
David is CEO at
Townsville
Enterprise
Limited, North
Queensland’s
peak economic
development and
destination marketing
organisation. David has
previously held senior
positions in Financial and
Professional Services and
Corporate Advisory.
Rick was
elected to
Boulia Shire
Council in 2007
and has served
as Mayor since
2008. Rick and his wife Ann
own and operate the cattle
station Goodwood Pastoral
Company.
Based in
Townsville,
Scott is CEO of
NQ Dry Tropics,
the natural
resource
management body for the
Burdekin region. Originally
from Brisbane, Scott has
lived in Townsville for 13
years.
Mr Trevor Goldstone
Cr Greg Jones
Prof. Sabina Knight
Mr Jeremy Moffat
Mr Mike Westerman
Position Vacant
Trevor is the
Director,
Business
Development
and Operations
at the Faculty of
Law, Business and Creative
Arts at James Cook
University. Trevor moved
from Adelaide to Townsville
in 2009.
Greg is the
Mayor of
Flinders Shire
where he has
served as a
Councillor since
1994. Greg and wife Carole
operate an Electrical,
Refrigeration & Air
Conditioning business in
Hughenden.
Sabina is the
Director of the
Mount Isa Centre
for Rural and
Remote Health
and is an
internationally
recognised rural health leader
with an extensive career in
remote and rural primary
health care, public health and
education, and community
development.
Jeremy is the
Director of NQ
Telecom and a
passionate
advocate for
regional
Queensland. Jeremy moved
his family from Sydney in
2003 to start up North
Queensland Telecom.
Mike is the
General
Manager,
Xstrata Mount
Isa Copper
Operations and
has more than 20 years’
experience as a mining
engineer in underground
and open pit environments.
People interested in
nominating for the
Committee can find more
information at http://
rda.gov.au/node/15
Also please do not hesitate
to call Glenys Schuntner,
CEO on 07 4760 1612 for a
discussion about the role.
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Digital Economy Update
Parts of Townsville have one month to switch to the NBN
Remaining homes and businesses urged to switch to the NBN ahead of copper disconnection
Home and business owners in parts of Townsville have around one month to switch their home and internet services over to the
National Broadband Network (NBN) before the existing copper network is disconnected.
For the first time in Australia, the NBN will replace most existing home and business phones, ADSL internet and Telstra cable
internet services in parts of Townsville, which will be officially switched off commencing from 23 May 2014 (locations outlined in
map below).
NBN Co has urged the remaining eligible home and business owners in the area to put an order in with their preferred telephone
company or internet service provider as soon as possible.
Darren Rudd, NBN Co spokesperson said:
“The move to the NBN is not automatic and may take some planning and coordination. Home and business owners in the affected
parts of Townsville need to move their landline phone, ADSL internet and Telstra cable internet services over to the NBN – if they
wish to continue using them. Alternatively some may choose to make do with mobile or other wireless solutions.
“We particularly want all business owners with EFTPOS machines and fax or security alarm systems which operate using a landline
connection to contact their banks and preferred phone or internet company to discuss what steps are required to migrate these
services over to the NBN.”
Townsville business owner Terry Hurlock of consultancy Invention Pathways says since making the switch to his iiNet service over
the NBN, his business has been opened up to opportunities around the globe.
“We service people across the country and overseas, so we wanted a broadband connection that is reliable. Our service over the
NBN allows us to successfully hook up inventors with international clients without worrying about losing a connection.
“Communication and confidence is the key to our business; it's the basis for what we do in intellectual property and our connection
to services over the NBN has made that a lot simpler. We can have face-to-face conversations via video with people in New
Zealand, China, Canada and the United Kingdom without worrying about drop-outs.”
The move to the NBN is not automatic – businesses will need to take the following steps:
1.
Contact:
a.
If you have an EFTPOS terminal, fax or alarm system, call the provider of that service (for example your bank) to ask
what internet or phone services over the NBN will support the device.
b.
If your building has an emergency lift phone and/ or a fire indicator panel you need to register your details with NBN
Co so these services can be identified by calling 1800 687 626.
c.
Contact your preferred phone company or internet service provider and discuss your requirements.
2.
Choose: a plan that suits your business needs.
3.
Order: your service over the NBN as soon as possible to allow enough time to install and connect the NBN equipment.
NBN Co is currently undertaking a comprehensive communication campaign with residents in areas of Townsville set to make the
switch to the NBN from 23 May 2014. This includes local advertising, community information sessions and direct mail and door-todoor service calls to those affected within the disconnection area.
More information about the steps residents and businesses need to take to switch to the NBN as well as a list of service providers
can be found at: nbnco.com.au/switch.
You can check if you are eligible to connect to the NBN by putting your address into the NBN Co rollout map found at:
nbnco.com.au/rollout/rollout-map.
Media Enquiries
Dan Chamberlain
0400 569 951
Luke Rix
0422 403 966
NBN Co Media Hotline
(02) 9927 4200
[email protected]
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Programs, Grants and Initiatives
Animating Spaces Applications now open
This innovative, community-led arts initiative enables
communities to strengthen their unique sense of place and
identity, employ and mentor local artists, increase participation
in the arts and develop an inclusive and resilient community in
a state-wide project that revitalises places and spaces.
Through the creative activation of three unique or significant
spaces in your regional community, Animating Spaces will
culminate in a weekend of arts activity in 2014 and 2015.
Animating Spaces is an opportunity to develop a sustainable
signature event that contributes to regional identity and pride,
builds regional distinctiveness to enhance cultural tourism,
strengthen the local arts industry and promote the value of arts
and culture for regional renewal.
BHP Billiton Cannington
Cloncurry Shires
Scholarships—McKinlay
Studying at university or TAFE, and from the McKinlay or
Cloncurry Shire? Then you’re eligible to apply for a 2014 BHP
Billiton Cannington Scholarship.
Applications are now open for the 2014 BHP Billiton Cannington
Scholarship program, which has been specifically designed to
assist locals from the McKinlay and Cloncurry regions to
undertake further study.
Scholarships are valid for one year only, with each successful
applicant to receive $2,000 towards the costs of their study.
For further details, contact the Cannington Corporate Affairs
Team on the below contact details.
Your community receives:
Closes:
30 June 2014
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Contact:
Phone—1800 025 377
Email—[email protected]
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$60,000 of funding and services to deliver three quality arts
projects with workshops, exhibitions or performances,
including honoraria for a community coordinator and three
arts project coordinators, marketing services, payments for
2-4 artists per project, payments for local photographers,
videographers and digital documenters.
A Regional Arts Development Officer to guide and support
the delivery of three community-ked arts projects.
Digital documentaries of the three arts projects and the
community event.
An introductory two day community arts workshops for
participants on arts and cultural project management.
Your community provides:
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$10,000 cash from Local Government
and
Townsville Chamber Business Awards
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Do you know a business actively contributing to our
community?
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Have you solved business problems in a new and
innovative way this year?
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Do you know employees proud of their employer?
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Do you have an “up and coming” employee in your staff,
or know a bright young business person who deserves a
pat on the back?
3 arts project ideas to animate three spaces and four parttime coordinators
Nominate them to the 2014 Townsville Chamber Business
Awards.
If you believe your town could benefit from being one of the five
selected in Queensland to participate in Animating Spaces 2015,
visit the below website to see how to apply.
Members and non-members are welcome to nominate and/or
apply
Closes:
31 July 2014
Closes:
Nominations—30 April 2014
Applications—23 May 2014
Website:
http://artslinkqld.com.au/regional -arts/
animatingspaces/as-applications/
Website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
s/2014BusinessAwardsNOMINATION
QCCU Community Grants
Each year QCCU provide funding for not-for-profit groups across Queensland as part of their Community Grants Scheme.
Queensland Country understands that not-for-profit groups play a large role in the development of a community. It can be difficult
for these small organisations to self-fund activities and services. Queensland Country's Community Grants scheme aims to support
with the purchase of tangible items which provide ongoing benefit to the community.
Community Grants are provided for programs in the following funding categories:
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Arts, culture and heritage
Sport and recreation (where the activity benefits the whole community)
Education
Health
The environment
Closes:
9 May 2014
Website:
http://www.qccu.com.au/community/grants
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Tenders
Powerlink Queensland—Fabricated Steelwork (Tender ID: 347345)
Number: T0201334
The scope of works includes the supply, fabrication, hot-dip galvanizing, loose assembly and delivery to various sites in
Queensland, of galvanized steel.
Documentation is available from: https://secure.publicworks.qld.gov.au/etender/index.do.
Closes:
11.00am 15 May 2014
Enquiries:
Deanne Proctor
Phone: (07) 3866 1192
Email: [email protected]
Burdekin Shire Council—Tender for Bitumen Products 2014/2015 (Tender ID: 345314)
Number: TBSC/14/003
Supply and delivery of Bitumen C170 (sprayed on roads), bitumen emulsion, cut-back bitumen (sprayed on roads), and
premix. Applicants can lodge a submission for all or part thereof of this tender. Specifications and conditions of tendering are
available at no cost from the Council’s Depot, Jones Street, Ayr or by contacting Mr. A. Drew on telephone (07) 4783 9860 or
facsimile (07) 4783 6052 during the hours of 7.00 am to 4.00 pm, or by emailing [email protected].
Council reserves the right to invite tenderers to change their tenders in accordance with Section 177 of the Local Government
(Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010.
Tenders sealed and endorsed as set out in the specifications may be delivered by post or directly placed in the tender box located
at the Burdekin Shire Council Administration Building, 145 Young Street, Ayr not later than 2.00 pm on Thursday, 24th April
2014. Submission and acceptance of tenders / quotations shall be in accordance with the relevant specifications.
Closes:
24 April 2014
Enquiries:
Alan Drew
Phone: (07) 4783 6052
Email: [email protected]
Burdekin Shire Council—Tender for Stone Products 2014/2015 (Tender ID: 345312)
Number: TBSC/14/004
Supply, or supply and delivery of road base type 2.1, 2.2 and 2.4, stone screenings (both clean and recoated), and selected rock
and crusher dust. Applicants can lodge a submission for all or part thereof of this tender. Specifications and conditions of
tendering are available at no cost from the Council’s Depot, Jones Street, Ayr or by contacting Mr. A. Drew on telephone (07) 4783
9860 or facsimile (07) 4783 6052 during the hours of 7.00 am to 4.00 pm, or by emailing [email protected].
Council reserves the right to invite tenderers to change their tenders in accordance with Section 177 of the Local Government
(Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010.
Tenders sealed and endorsed as set out in the specifications may be delivered by post or directly placed in the tender box located
at the Burdekin Shire Council Administration Building, 145 Young Street, Ayr not later than 2.00 pm on Thursday, 24th April
2014. Submission and acceptance of tenders / quotations shall be in accordance with the relevant specifications.
Closes:
24 April 2014
Enquiries:
Alan Drew
Phone: (07) 4783 6052
Email: [email protected]
Jemena Ltd—Consultant Engineering Services Gas (Tender ID: 348638)
Engineering services consultants are required to provide the engineering Services in relation to Jemena's gas and pipeline networks
in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland (Registered Practising Engineer Queensland).
Documentation is available from: www.tenderlink.com/jemena
Closes:
4.00pm 16 May 2014
Enquiries:
Jemena Ltd
Phone: (07) 3827 8100
Website: www.jemena.com.au
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Tenders
Queensland Rail Limited—Network Protection Officers Panel (Tender ID: 346425)
Number: CON5694
Queensland Rail has a requirement to find a number of companies to be placed in a supplier panel arrangement with the capability
and expertise to provide network protection officer services for the Queensland Rail Network.
Under this RFT process, the respondents shall demonstrate to Queensland Rail their capability to supply these critical rail safety
services which meet the requirements detailed within the specification document supplied in this RFT.
Documentation is available from: https://secure.publicworks.qld.gov.au/etender/index.do
Closes:
2.00pm 5 May 2014
Enquiries:
Jimmy Wong
Type Contractual
Phone: (07) 3072 2665
Email: [email protected]
University of Southern Queensland—EOI Energy Supply Solution (Tender ID: 347595)
Number: USQ1310
Experienced and innovative companies for an Energy Supply Solution. Responses should not be solely limited to a grid based
solution, with consideration being sought for a sustainable energy solution as a complement or alternative to an enterprise level
retail energy agreement.
Documentation is available from: [email protected].
Closes:
7 May 2014
Enquiries:
[email protected]
Townsville City Council—Design Consultant for CBD Utilities Upgrade Project (Tender ID: 347669)
Number: TCW00070
Design consultant for CBD Utilities Upgrade Project.
Mandatory site briefing 10am Thursday 17 April 2014.
Documentation is available from: www.townsville.qld.gov.au.
Closes:
10.00am 7 May 2014
Enquiries:
Senior Project Manager, Major Projects
Phone: 1300 878 001
Townsville City Council—Mount Louisa Reservoir No. 3 (Tender ID: 348621)
Number: TCW00028
Townsville City Council invites tenders for supply and construction of a 22.5ML steel reservoir for drinking water including
pipeworks, instrumentation and site roadworks.
Tenders are to be delivered to:
Customer Service Centre
Ground Floor
Townsville City Council Administration Building
103 Walker Street, Townsville QLD 4810
Documentation is available from: http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au.
Closes:
7 May 2014
Enquiries:
Senior Engineer, Program and Technical Support
Phone: 1300 878 001
Email: [email protected]
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Events -
If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please
forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.)
Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events.
Member Protection Information Officer Training and
Workshop
Townsville Business Migration & Investment Forum
Queensland is open to business and skilled migrants.
Member Protection Information Officers (MPIOs) are responsible
for
providing
information
about
a
person’s
rights,
responsibilities and options to an individual making a complaint
or raising a concern. MPIOs also provide impartial information
and advice to sport administrators and complaint handlers with
regard to the Member Protection Policy of that sport.
The Queensland Government's Business & Skilled Migration
team and Townsville Enterprise invite you to attend
complimentary forums on business migration and investment
attraction, and skilled migration.
MPIOs fulfil a very important role for progressive Clubs and can
greatly assist manage members concerns or complaints
appropriately before they escalate into difficult situations.
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The MPIO Course, previously a two day workshop, now
comprises seven online modules which take approximately four
hours total to complete followed by a three hour face to face
workshop. Completion of the online component of the MPIO
course is required before attending the face to face workshop.
At the completion of the workshop the participant receives a
certification number; with both online and workshop
certifications and the participant is eligible to register as a
MPIO.
Date:
4 June 2014
Time:
Session 1—1.00pm to 4.00pm
Session 2—6.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue:
Sports House
3-9 Redpath Street
North Ward
Attend to:
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learn more about recent changes to Queensland’s statenominated Business & Skilled Migration Program and the
opportunities this can bring to the region
hear about Townsville’s investment attraction initiatives
participate in discussions about migration
government, industry and business leaders
network with peers over morning tea.
with
The forum will be held over two sessions.
Session 1 Business Visa stream and investment session
Who should attend? Migration agents, service providers in
accounting, finance, legal and consulting, bilateral groups,
business and private investors.
Session 2 Skilled Visa stream session
RSVP:
Who should attend? Migration agents, education providers and
agents, bilateral groups.
http://www.vision6.com.au/forms/s/
bcbc297/35884/379282.html
Date:
28 April 2014
Time:
Session 1—9.15am to 10.45am
Session 2—10.45am-12.00pm
Venue:
Burdekin Room, Mercure Hotel Townsville, 166194 Woolcock Street, Townsville
Register:
http://www.vision6.com.au/forms/
s/10fba2c/9755/390110.html
Accessing Supply Chain Opportunities
The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP), working with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)
invite local suppliers to register their interest in participating in the Accessing Supply Chain Opportunities (ASCO) program. This
program will assist suppliers to:
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understand the key success factors to meet the requirements to pre-qualify for work packages or sub contract related work
profile their strengths and demonstrate supply capabilities that meet industry requirements
better self-promote including how to develop fact based capability statements
understand the fundamentals of developing and implementing management systems to meet major project requirements.
Prior to commencing the program, participants will need to:
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register a company profile with ICN Queensland at www.icnqld.org.au
complete the Tier Barometer Assessment on the ICN Queensland website at www.icnqld.org.au
provide an existing or draft capability statement
provide details of any company procedures and/or management systems.
Date:
27-29 May 2014
Venue:
Mackay
Cost:
$300
Register:
[email protected]
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Events -
If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please
forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.)
Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events.
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Events -
If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please
forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.)
Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events.
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In other news
Free Legal Advice
Caxton Legal Centre offers free legal advice to people who are on a low income or who face other disadvantage.
This is by appointment on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Social work assistance is also available to clients receiving legal help.
Areas of law Caxton cannot help with are listed here.
Call (07) 3214 6333 if you would like to book in for an appointment or visit the website at www.caxton.org.au.
Professional Development for JPs and C.decs
The Queensland Government regularly hold free professional development workshops for Justices of the Peace (JPs) and
Commissioners for declarations (C.decs).
They offer a number of workshops which provide existing JPs and C.decs with an opportunity to advance their skills and refresh
specific knowledge as to their roles and responsibilities.
Workshop topics include:
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General witnessing procedures
Issuing Search Warrants
Witnessing Land Title documents
Witnessing General Powers of Attorney (GPAs), Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) and Advanced Health Directives (AHDs)
Considering Justice Examination Orders
Attending Records of Interview
Witnessing Family Law documents
Dealing with Difficult Behaviours – Customer Service Delivery
Considering applications under the Customs Act
To register your interest to attend a workshop
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View the workshop calendar (http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/justices-of-the-peace/workshops/professionaldevelopment-workshop-calendar) to find a suitable date
Select a workshop to read more information
Register via the online form listed
Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education
The Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education, which commenced in 2004, recognise students,
teachers, support officers, schools, volunteers, mentors and organisations that have made outstanding and innovative
contributions to science and science education in Queensland.
The awards are named after Professor Peter Doherty, a Brisbane-born Nobel Prize-winning scientist who was educated at
Indooroopilly State High School and the University of Queensland.
Nominations are open for the 2014 Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education. This year
twenty-seven awards will be presented, across five categories, to the value of $109,000.
Award categories are:
Outstanding Senior Science Student Awards (10 awards of $3000 each)
Outstanding Teachers of Science Awards (10 awards of $5000 each)
Science Support Officer Awards (2 awards of $5000 each)
School Science Awards (2 awards of $5000 each)
Science Education Partnership Awards (partners/volunteers/mentors) (3 awards of $3000 each)
Nominations close 2 May 2014. Visit the website for further information at http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/area/science/all
-stars.html
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In other news
Conducting a digital audit of your business
Are you using digital technology effectively?
Conducting a digital audit will help you work out whether your business is a novice, active or advanced.
Many small business owners believe that they are already using digital technology effectively, because they have a website and
Facebook page. But there are many more ways to use digital technology to improve your business outcomes.
Conducting a digital audit will help you work out whether your business is a digital novice, digitally active or digitally advanced.
Use the Queensland Government’s digital audit tool to assess your business’s digital readiness.
Developing a competitive tender response
Want to win government contracts? You need to be able to write a competitive bid.
Writing a competitive bid - Find out how to write a winning tender response
How to bid collaboratively - The pros and cons of collaborating with other businesses to deliver a tender
Common sections in government tenders - An overview of common sections in government tender requests
Read the Queensland Government’s tendering guides to find out how.
ASIC Launches Small Business Survey
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released an online survey today to gather feedback on its
services and engagement with the small business sector.
The results of the survey will be benchmarked against a similar survey conducted by ASIC in 2012 and will help us develop further
services and resources to meet the needs of small businesses.
There is no requirement that small businesses identify themselves when completing the survey. The information obtained from
the survey will not be used for any purpose other than to assist ASIC to improve its services.
The survey takes approximately five minutes to complete and can be accessed on the ASIC website and via the following
link Complete the Survey from 7 April to 26 May 2014.
Beef Industry Action Plan released for comment
The Queensland Government is seeking comments on the draft Beef Industry Action Plan (PDF, 654.9KB), which will help secure
the industry's strong growth.
The draft Beef Industry Action Plan is part of the Queensland Government's vision to double Queensland's agriculture production
by 2040, as set out in Queensland's agriculture strategy.
Meeting this target will require strong growth in Queensland's largest agricultural export earner – the beef industry. The draft Beef
Industry Action Plan sets a growth target for the industry to produce two million tonnes of beef by 2040.
Have your say on the draft Plan which outlines 11 actions that the Queensland Government proposes to focus on to support
growth in the beef industry.
For information on how to provide comment, please contact the Queensland Government on 13 25 23 or go to http://
www.daff.qld.gov.au/services/consultations/draft-beef-industry-action-plan-2014-2016. Submissions must be received by 5pm,
21 May 2014.
Contact
Phone 07 4760 1612
Email [email protected]
Mail PO Box 1669, Townsville, QLD 4810
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