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DRAFT North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy A Strategic Blueprint for Queensland’s North West Minerals Province provides a platform for collaboration by all levels of government, business and industry, and communities. A key action of Strategic Priority 2 of the blueprint is the development of the North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy (the strategy). Now in its draft form, the strategy presents a collaborative plan of action across four key sectors - resources, agriculture, tourism and business and industry. It aims to attract investment, strengthen supply chains and build sustainable communities. For further information on consultation activities or to provide feedback on this draft strategy, please contact the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning. PHONE: 07 4747 3900 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/NWMP Significant weather events and flooding have provided a challenging start to 2019 for North West Queensland businesses, industries and communities. And while the immediate economic recovery phase is underway, it’s important we continue to look towards long-term opportunities to diversify the region’s economy and build greater resilience in this part of our state. A key action of the Palaszczuk Government’s $39 million Strategic Blueprint for Queensland’s North West Minerals Province is the development of the North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy. We’re eager to get your feedback on this draft strategy, which highlights opportunities to build the region’s prosperity and provide the community with a strong and sustainable future. Developed in close consultation with key regional stakeholders, the draft outlines 12 initiatives across three themes: enhanced investment environment, strong supply chain and sustainable communities. Through these themes, the draft strategy aligns with our government’s strategic plan to leverage the North West’s competitive advantages in resources, agriculture, tourism, and other sectors, to support employment and economic growth. Although mineral resources will remain the primary industry for this region, the draft strategy aims to support the growth of other industries that can weather commodity cycle impacts to optimise local employment opportunities. Creating jobs, increasing private sector investment and engaging more young Queenslanders in education, training or work are key priorities for the Palaszczuk Government. The strategic blueprint provides us with a framework for collaborative action in North West Queensland. The outcomes of this approach are evidenced none more so than in this draft strategy. I invite you to provide feedback on this document, so we can continue working together to develop the final North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy and ensure a vibrant future for this important region. The Honourable Cameron Dick MP Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Opportunity analysis Detailed consultation with stakeholders to confirm economic development opportunities and local priorities • SAC meeting Mount Isa • Regional Implementation Team consultation with local government and remote area boards and chambers of commerce. • SAC meeting in Cloncurry • Regional Implementation Team consultation with local government, remote area boards and chambers of commerce. • Detailed discussion at the North West Futures Forum • Stakeholder feedback incorporated. • SAC meeting in Burketown • Regional Implementation Team consultation with local government and remote area boards and chambers of commerce • Release for broader consultation. Release of the Draft North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy Development of draft Economic Diversification Strategy Consultation The Draft North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy has been informed by the outcomes and findings of other blueprint actions and through extensive consultation with key stakeholders. A Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) has provided advice and feedback on a range of regional issues. This input and support is vital to ensure that the final strategy achieves its objectives. The Queensland Government invites interested parties to have their say on the draft strategy by visiting www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/NWMP. The diagram below shows the consultation activities which occurred in 2018 throughout stages of the draft strategy’s development. A collaborative approach is required to implement the strategy and it’s initiatives. Stakeholder consultation on the draft strategy North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy finalised • Regional Implementation Team gathering feedback and consulting with stakeholders. • Final strategy developed in consultation with SAC • Final strategy released 2019 • Implementation continues • Ongoing monitoring and review by Regional Implementation Team. 1. Source: A Strategic Blueprint for Queensland’s North West Minerals Province (Original source Queensland Treasury). 2. Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2016, Working Population Profile (QGSO Regional Profiles) – 10 LGAs within the North West Minerals Province). 3. Source: Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, ABARES: About my Region – Outback. www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/aboutmyregion/qld-outback#regional-overview NB: Queensland Outback region spans from the tip of Cape York to the borders of the Northern Territory and New South Wales. The region comprises 34 local government areas. It is used as a proxy for the North West Minerals Province due to lack of data available at LGA level. 4. Source: Tourism and Events Queensland Outback Regional Snapshot: Three-year Average – Year Ending December 2017. https://cdn1-teq.queensland.com/~/media/6307a214cffb4b358bffeee580e90b3e.ashx?vs=1&d=20180424T110029 5. Source: Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts 2015-16, Outback Region Key Facts. https://cdn1-teq.queensland.com/~/media/336a466fe7cb4df7a3d8eeca608f1297.ashx?vs=1&d=20170928T091643 6. Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2016, Workforce Profile, (QGSO Regional Profile – 10 LGAs within the North West Minerals Province). Tourism – predominately drive tourism, strong focus on outback experience 5.9 % of employment 2,000 JOBS Outback Qld $214 million GRP 5 OUTBACK QLD VISITORS 98 % Domestic $584.8 million EXPENDITURE FROM DOMESTIC OVERNIGHT VISITORS 11,000 visitors from Europe and the UK 4 Agriculture – beef cattle production, cropping and commercial fishing 3 $2.4 billion Gross Value in Outback Qld 18 % GVP LAND USE 82 % total value of agricultural production 88 % Business and industry – small business/ supply chain and emerging industry sectors 6 2,399 Businesses Small businesses <20 employees 96.8 % 31.5 % Agriculture, forestry and fishing R E G I S TE R E D B U S I N E S S E S Regional strengths Resources – mining and mineral processing region’s economy 1 67 % $ $215 million in royalties shared across Qld 1 of workers employed in the mining industry 2 28% Your input to the draft strategy is vital to ensure that it achieves its objectives. You are invited to have your say on the draft by visiting www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/NWMP We are here
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DRAFT North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy
A Strategic Blueprint for Queensland’s North West Minerals Province provides a platform for collaboration by all levels of government, business and industry, and communities. A key action of Strategic Priority 2 of the blueprint is the development of the North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy (the strategy).
Now in its draft form, the strategy presents a collaborative plan of action across four key sectors - resources, agriculture, tourism and business and industry. It aims to attract investment, strengthen supply chains and build sustainable communities.
For further information on consultation activities or to provide feedback on this draft strategy, please contact the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning.
PHONE: 07 4747 3900 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/NWMP
Significant weather events and flooding have provided a challenging start to 2019 for North West Queensland businesses, industries and communities.
And while the immediate economic recovery phase is underway, it’s important we continue to look towards long-term opportunities to diversify the region’s economy and build greater resilience in this part of our state.
A key action of the Palaszczuk Government’s $39 million Strategic Blueprint for Queensland’s North West Minerals Province is the development of the North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy.
We’re eager to get your feedback on this draft strategy, which highlights opportunities to build the region’s prosperity and provide the community with a strong and sustainable future.
Developed in close consultation with key regional stakeholders, the draft outlines 12 initiatives across three themes: enhanced investment environment, strong supply chain and sustainable communities.
Through these themes, the draft strategy aligns with our government’s strategic plan to leverage the North West’s competitive advantages in resources, agriculture, tourism, and other sectors, to support employment and economic growth.
Although mineral resources will remain the primary industry for this region, the draft strategy aims to support the growth of other industries that can weather commodity cycle impacts to optimise local employment opportunities.
Creating jobs, increasing private sector investment and engaging more young Queenslanders in education, training or work are key priorities for the Palaszczuk Government.
The strategic blueprint provides us with a framework for collaborative action in North West Queensland. The outcomes of this approach are evidenced none more so than in this draft strategy.
I invite you to provide feedback on this document, so we can continue working together to develop the final North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy and ensure a vibrant future for this important region.
The Honourable Cameron Dick MPMinister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
Opportunity analysis
Detailed consultation with stakeholders to confirm economic development opportunities and local priorities
• SAC meeting Mount Isa
• Regional Implementation Team consultation with local government and remote area boards and chambers of commerce.
• SAC meeting in Cloncurry
• Regional Implementation Team consultation with local government, remote area boards and chambers of commerce.
• Detailed discussion at the North West Futures Forum
• Stakeholder feedback incorporated.
• SAC meeting in Burketown
• Regional Implementation Team consultation with local government and remote area boards and chambers of commerce
• Release for broader consultation.
Release of the Draft North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy
Development of draft Economic Diversification Strategy
ConsultationThe Draft North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy has been informed by the outcomes and findings of other blueprint actions and through extensive consultation with key stakeholders.
A Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) has provided advice and feedback on a range of regional issues.
This input and support is vital to ensure that the final strategy achieves its objectives. The Queensland Government invites interested parties to have their say on the draft strategy by visiting www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/NWMP.
The diagram below shows the consultation activities which occurred in 2018 throughout stages of the draft strategy’s development. A collaborative approach is required to implement the strategy and it’s initiatives.
Stakeholder consultation on the draft strategy
North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy finalised
• Regional Implementation Team gathering feedback and consulting with stakeholders.
• Final strategy developed in consultation with SAC
• Final strategy released 2019
• Implementation continues
• Ongoing monitoring and review by Regional Implementation Team.
1. Source: A Strategic Blueprint for Queensland’s North West Minerals Province (Original source Queensland Treasury).
2. Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2016, Working Population Profile (QGSO Regional Profiles) – 10 LGAs within the North West Minerals Province).
3. Source: Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, ABARES: About my Region – Outback. www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/aboutmyregion/qld-outback#regional-overview
NB: Queensland Outback region spans from the tip of Cape York to the borders of the Northern Territory and New South Wales. The region comprises 34 local government areas. It is used as a proxy for the North West Minerals Province due to lack of data available at LGA level.
4. Source: Tourism and Events Queensland Outback Regional Snapshot: Three-year Average – Year Ending December 2017. https://cdn1-teq.queensland.com/~/media/6307a214cffb4b358bffeee580e90b3e.ashx?vs=1&d=20180424T110029
5. Source: Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts 2015-16, Outback Region Key Facts. https://cdn1-teq.queensland.com/~/media/336a466fe7cb4df7a3d8eeca608f1297.ashx?vs=1&d=20170928T091643
6. Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2016, Workforce Profile, (QGSO Regional Profile – 10 LGAs within the North West Minerals Province).
Tourism – predominately drive tourism, strong focus on outback experience
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2,000JOBSOutback Qld
$214 million
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11,000visitors from Europe and the UK4
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Your input to the draft strategy is vital to ensure that it achieves its objectives. You are invited to have your say on the draft by visiting www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/NWMP
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Enhanced investment environment – recognises the importance of creating an environment which is conducive to growth and investment. Initiatives within this theme focus on project facilitation, identifying market and supply chain opportunities, common user infrastructure opportunities and strategic economic development planning.
Strong supply chain – recognises the importance of efficient and stable supply chains which connect the province’s business and industry to their markets. Initiatives within this theme focus on enhancing local business capabilities and capacity so that the economic benefit of major projects can be captured and retained locally, helping to support economic growth and job creation.
Sustainable communities – recognises the fundamental reason for undertaking this work and that is to create sustainable communities with stable populations to support services, thriving local economies, job creation and liveability. Initiatives within this theme focus on harnessing the greatest asset of the region, its people.
ScopeThe draft strategy identifies a range of diversification opportunities across the 10 local government areas which make up the North West Minerals Province: Burke Shire Council, Carpentaria Shire Council, Cloncurry Shire Council, Croydon Shire Council, Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council, Etheridge Shire Council, Flinders Shire Council, McKinlay Shire Council, Mount Isa City Council and Richmond Shire Council.
The map opposite identifies the geographic areas of the province and highlights the strategic transport corridors which connect the province to key markets.
Creating jobs, increasing private sector investment and engaging more young Queenslanders in education, training or work are key aspects of the Queensland Government’s priorities for the community.
The Draft North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy includes a range of proposed initiatives and actions across the three theme areas illustrated opposite. Through these themes, the draft strategy aligns with the Queensland Government’s strategic priorities to leverage the North West’s regional strengths to support jobs and economic growth.
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Approach
Draft North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy – Initiatives and Actions
Initiatives Relevant sectors Actions
1. Maximise the regional economic benefits of private sector projects
• Facilitate private sector projects to progress in a timely and coordinated manner by assisting proponents to: ° map approvals pathways with relevant regulatory agencies ° identify investment partners and funding options including Queensland and Commonwealth Government grants ° determine supply chain, freight pathway and market opportunities ° identify common user infrastructure opportunities.
2. Strengthen local government economic development planning
• Roll out an Economic Development Toolkit to support local governments to: ° identify, develop and implement economic strategies ° align economic development objectives with regional priorities including freight transport, land use and
infrastructure planning ° identify project synergies and partnership opportunities across local government areas.
3. Develop a technology minerals industry supporting secondary prospectivity
• Assess the supply and demand for technology minerals to determine government’s role in supporting the industry’s development.
• Work with industry to determine the quantity, quality and distribution of technology minerals under existing mining leases across the North West Minerals Province to:
° identify opportunities to ‘join up’ deposits to maximise investment and the viability of secondary prospectivity ° promote the region’s prospectivity through the work of the Resources Investment Commissioner.
4. Increase agricultural production
• Establish an inter-agency Agricultural Development and Investment Group (ADIG) to help facilitate regionally significant agricultural and associated supply chain projects.
• Reduce barriers to investment in agricultural diversification and value-adding by identifying, evaluating and progressing options to provide the common user infrastructure required to enable development.
• Design and implement a program of industry development, including market development and investment attraction, to enhance the potential of existing and new industries identified as offering the highest potential for success.
5. Develop a pipeline of tourism projects• Allocate funding to progress tourism development proposals to an investment-ready stage.• Deliver tailored workshops to build capacity among regional tourism operators.
6. Coordinate the capture and analysis of regionally specific tourism data
• Develop a system to enable the ongoing capture of regionally specific data through visitor information centres.
1. Build the capacity of existing businesses and entrepreneurs to respond to market opportunities
• Consult with business networks to develop and deliver training and capacity building programs.
2. Maximise local business participation in regional supply chains supporting key sectors
• Support buyers and suppliers to identify requirements and local contract opportunities.• Assist businesses to develop capability statements.• Deliver tailored workshops and networking events.• Identify partnership opportunities between suppliers.
3. Investigate establishment of a mine training facility at the Hard Times Mine, Mount Isa
• Audit regional, national and international interest from mine operators for training programs.• Identify training and facility requirements.• Conduct a detailed feasibility study, develop a business plan and marketing strategies.• Partner with resource companies, regional training organisations, employment and youth programs to identify training
pathways via the Hard Times Mine facility.
4. Increase the economic benefit of tourism along the Overlander's Way
• Work with local governments and the Outback Queensland Tourism Association to develop a new website landing page for visitors accessing Wi-Fi along the Overlander's Way.
1. Maximise local economic development outcomes by implementing the Community Resilience Strategy
• Where appropriate, support the implementation of key projects that contribute to population retention, community capacity building and economic development.
2. Improve regional employment outcomes through optimised workforce planning
• For new regional projects: ° engage with potential employers/proponents to determine workforce and skills requirements ° advise on local workforce profile community/training organisations ° promote examples of successful regional employment models ° advise on potential government funding or support.
Theme 1Enhanced investment environment
Theme 2 Strong supply chain
Theme 3
Sustainablecommunities
