TSBE Political Leaders Series - advocating for our region

POLITICIANS from the major political parties in Queensland will converge on Toowoomba to share their vision ahead of the Queensland election with business people and residents.

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise has invited state leaders to present in May and June as part of its Political Leaders Series.

TSBE executive chairman Shane Charles said TSBE and its members were looking for an opportunity to hear from political leaders on their key priorities for the region.  

TSBE is an advocate for the region.  We are at a unique juncture in the region’s history and it has so much to offer. We need to know what our political leaders intend to do for our region into the future.

The next Queensland election can be called any time between now and early 2018.

Each session will include a speech, followed by a question and answer session, with questions determined by attendees. Each politician will be asked the same questions in the session.

Mr Charles said TSBE worked with the major parties to advocate for infrastructure, development and priority projects.

“TSBE is tasked with economic development for the region, and has seen billions of dollars spent and allocated here,” Mr Charles said.

“We know Toowoomba and the Surat Basin region has a myriad of opportunities. We want to know in the lead-up to the state election, what our major parties will do for our region and what their vision is.”

“We have had significant support from the business and wider community on releasing the series, and we look forward to hearing their questions at the sessions.”

The series has been designed for business people and the wider community to understand how party policies could affect their business.

Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Arts and Major Events Tim Nicholls will speak at the first session, on May 31.

One Nation state party leader Steve Dickson and Queensland Senator Pauline Hanson will speak at the second session, June 7.

Dr Anthony Lynham, Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines in the Palaszczuk State Labor Government, will speak at the third session, June 27.

TSBE is providing the opportunity for attendees to contribute to the list of questions being asked at each of the events. These questions can be posed during the booking process.

TSBE diamond member IOR Petroleum is the series sponsor.

TSBE members can book individual session tickets for $125, or $350 for the all three sessions. TSBE non-members can book individual sessions from $165, or $450 for the three sessions. The cost includes a three-course plated lunch.

Venues will be announced closer to the date.

Book your tickets here.