The future prosperity of Queensland lies in the hands of the local government, it has been said.
Local councils in Queensland hold the key to the state's future in terms of Australian property, infrastructure and growth, it has been said.
The Property Council of Australia suggested that the state government's growth management action plan has "drawn a clear line in the sand" for local authorities, which can either be proactive and grow or face the prospect of no new infrastructure and job losses.
"By announcing that future infrastructure will be tied to population growth the government has made it very clear that Queensland's local governments hold the future prosperity of their region in their hands," commented Steve Greenwood, executive director of the council's Queensland branch.
He warned that a negative local approach to growth leads to under investment in local infrastructure, fewer jobs and a lack of affordable Australian housing.
Population growth must be creatively managed, rather than avoided, Mr Greenwood added.
Queensland premier Anna Bligh has recently outlined plans to give first-time Australian property buyers financial incentives of AUS$4,000 (£2,300), the Courier Mail reported last week.
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Local councils in Queensland hold the key to the state's future in terms of Australian property, infrastructure and growth, it has been said.
The Property Council of Australia suggested that the state government's growth management action plan has "drawn a clear line in the sand" for local authorities, which can either be proactive and grow or face the prospect of no new infrastructure and job losses.
"By announcing that future infrastructure will be tied to population growth the government has made it very clear that Queensland's local governments hold the future prosperity of their region in their hands," commented Steve Greenwood, executive director of the council's Queensland branch.
He warned that a negative local approach to growth leads to under investment in local infrastructure, fewer jobs and a lack of affordable Australian housing.
Population growth must be creatively managed, rather than avoided, Mr Greenwood added.
Queensland premier Anna Bligh has recently outlined plans to give first-time Australian property buyers financial incentives of AUS$4,000 (£2,300), the Courier Mail reported last week.
Posted by Steve Douglas
