The Queensland Cabinet will meet in Stanthorpe later this month to focus on issues and projects vital for the continued benefit of the community.
The Cabinet meeting and community reception on the 14th of June will also help mark the 150th anniversary Stanthorpe is celebrating in 2022, and showcase the Granite Belt region and its importance to the Queensland economy.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said taking the Cabinet to Stanthorpe further demonstrated how her Government worked for all of Queensland.
“The Stanthorpe area is such a special part of Queensland which is why all our Cabinet Ministers are looking forward to helping mark its 150th anniversary,” the Premier said.
“Bringing the Cabinet to Stanthorpe will allow us to hear firsthand from the Mayor and local community about the issues and opportunities important to the region.
“I’m proud of the local investment our Government has made, including health, education, roads and infrastructure.”
The Mayor of Southern Downs Regional Council, Vic Pennisi said he was thrilled the Premier has decided to bring the Cabinet to Stanthorpe to help celebrate a significant anniversary.
“Earlier this year I wrote to the Premier asking her Government to be a part of Stanthorpe’s 150 year celebrations,” he said.
“I think the community will be delighted to hear that the Premier has decided to bring her entire Cabinet to mark the proclamation of Stanthorpe becoming a municipality in 1872.
“Our region has so much going for it and we look forward to engaging the Premier and Ministers about our priorities when Cabinet comes to town.”
