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Community Cabinet - Taking government to the people

Premier Anna Bligh and Health Minister Stephen Robertson turned the sod for the $2.2million Birth Centre at the Townsville Hospital.

Giving Queenslanders a voice
Premier Anna Bligh with representatives from Townsville's Friends of the Birth Centre. From l to r Christine Young and Tully Bowtell-Young, Honey Acharya, Philippa Scott, Premier Bligh, Grier Carmac with Zander Carmac and Gail Hamilton with Acacia Hamilton.

Regional sitting of Parliament

The next regional sitting of Parliament will be in Cairns from 28 to 30 October 2008.

For more information, visit the Parliament in Cairns website

How can I get involved?

Join the estimated 50,000 Queenslanders who have been part of the Community Cabinet process.

Community Cabinet meeting announcements are published in local newspapers and online.

For information about other government consultations visit the Get Involved website:

Visit the Get Involved website

Current Ministers
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At Community Cabinet functions, individuals and community groups are able to make formal deputations to Ministers or chat informally over a cup of tea at a community gathering. These forums are designed to bridge the gap between the Government and the people. It's part of my commitment to being a Government for everybody no matter where they live in Queensland.

Anna Bligh MP
Premier of Queensland

Fraser Coast Community Cabinet

Premier Bligh's seventh Community Cabinet was held on the Fraser Coast on 29 and 30 June 2008.

Community Cabinet highlights included extra funding for local community groups, funding for the Wide Bay Water Educational Park and recognition of service for local ambulance, SES and police officers.

View Fraser Coast Community Cabinet photo gallery

Ingham and Townsville Community Cabinet Meeting

Premier Bligh's sixth Community Cabinet was held in Ingham and Townsville on 25 and 26 May. Community Cabinet highlights included the announcement of specialist health services for Ingham, the start of construction for a birthing centre in Townsville and the State Education Week launch.

View Ingham and Townsville Community Cabinet photo gallery

Bribie Island and Redcliffe Community Cabinet

The Bribie Island and Redcliffe Community Cabinet, held on 27 and 28 April 2008, was a resounding success. Highlights included the presentation of laptops to teachers at Bribie Island High and a ceremony to recognise the dedicated service of local police and emergency services officers.

Read the Bribie Island and Redcliffe Community Cabinet News

Current issue of Community Cabinet News

Read about the April Community Cabinet held in Bribie Island and Redcliffe. This issue's stories include:

PDF Version - Community Cabinet News: Bribie Island and Redcliffe (PDF, 919 KB)

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Recent Community Cabinet meetings

Community Cabinet has met in the following places recently:

Fraser Coast (29-30 June 2008)
Ingham/Townsville (25-26 May 2008)
Bribie Island/Redcliffe (27-28 April 2008)
Ipswich (3 March 2008)
Gold Coast (17-18 February 2008)
University of Queensland (19 November 2007)
Cloncurry/Mount Isa (4-5 November 2007)

Last reviewed 16 July 2008

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