Advocacy in the Central Highlands

Advocacy practice will include, but are not limited to:

• Representations to state and Australian government ministers.
• Regular meetings to make representations to local members of parliament.
• Active engagement with media and social media at the appropriate level and intensity.
• Active engagement with all candidates participating in government elections.
• Brokering partnerships and strategic alliances with other local and regional organisations.
• Submission of applications to secure funding to deliver priority projects.
• Active participation in peak governing organisations and their advocacy efforts such as the Australian Local Government Association and the Local Government Association of Queensland.
• Maintaining and influencing partnerships with government authorities to influence policy, legislation and standards.
• Contributing submissions to senate inquiries and other government surveys and opinion-seeking efforts.