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Pollies Unite On COVID-19 Initiatives

The Progress Association was thrilled
to host a ‘Pollies Forum’ at their August
meeting with Vice President Guy Kelly
moderating a Q&A on COVID-19, with
representatives from each level of
Australian Government present.

Luke Howarth (Federal Member for
Petrie), Chris Whiting (State Member for
Bancroft) and newly elected Councillor,
Jodie Shipway (Division 4) spoke on “How
Australian Governments can effectively National Cabinet process has been one expedite the decision-making process,
work together to meet the societal of the greatest advances in decades with Australia achieving one of the best
challenges of living with COVID-19”. both politically and economically”. Chris results in the world today.
also emphasised the essential elements
Councillor Shipway spoke to the ability of a strong line of defence against the In answer to a question from the floor on
of Local Government when provided Coronavirus as being heavy testing, strong the future of the National Cabinet, Luke
with $18.5m of Commonwealth funds to contact tracing protocols and effective considered that there would be benefits in
quickly turn “shovel ready” projects into social distancing with good hygiene maintaining the National Cabinet process
reality. This was achieved by reducing practices. whilst Leaders continue to participate
bureaucracy as well as prioritizing local with good will.
businesses and helping those businesses Federal MP Luke Howarth agreed with
to remain open in very difficult times. Councillor Shipway in respect of delivering Members present indicated their delight
projects quickly with funds provided in having our leaders from all three
State MP Chris Whiting spoke of the Qld by the Federal Government. Luke also levels of government demonstrate their
Government’s preparedness and planning emphasized the success of the National commitment to the local community with
for the pandemic. “The State and Federal Cabinet process which enables the Prime their attendance.
Government cooperating through the Minister and Premiers/Chief Ministers to

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