Welcome and Opening

Heather Foord,
LGAQ Ambassador and former Channel 9 Presenter

Queensland Government Priorities for Resource Sector and Communities

Hon Andrew Cripps
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines

Overview of Resources Sector - Global Trends and Industry Priorities

Michael Roche
Chief Executive
Queensland Resources Council

Local Government Perspectives on Resource Growth - the Challenges and Capturing the Benefits

Cr Paul Bell AM
President
LGAQ

Facilited question and answer discussion featuring all morning speakers

GasFields Commission - Overview of Functions and Legislative Powers

John Cotter
Chairman
GasFields Commission

Resource Project Approvals - Overview of Processes and Envrionemtn Management

Andrew Chesterman
Director-General
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

Statutory Regional Planning - A new Approach

Paul Eagles
Director-General, Planning
Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning

10:10 am

Exploring Queensland's Resource Communities - Future Directions

Dr Geoff Dickie
Chair
Queensland Exploration Council

10:30 am

Open Forum

Fly-in-Fly-Out Scoping Study

Dr Robyn Morris
Research Consultant and Serior Researcher
Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Govenment (ACELG)

Workforce Accommodation Study

Bronwyn Story
Community Development and Environment Policy Adviser
Queensland Resources Council

Social Responsibility - Showcase of Company Contributions to Community Infrastructure

John Phalen
Manager, Social Performance
Santos Limited

Vincent Cosgrove
Head of External Affairs
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)

Significant Resource Projects - Industry & Government Collaboration in Managing Impacts

Damian McDonnell
Acting Executive Director
Significant Project Co-ordination
Office of the Co-ordinator General

Royalties for the Regions

Hon Jeff Seeney MP
Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infastructure and Planning

Panel Discussion: Stronger Resource Communities - How to Maximise Local Benefits

Panellist include:

Lisa France MP, Assistant Minister, Natural Resources and Mines
Cr Ray Brown, Mayor, Western Downs Regional Council
Cr Peter Maguire, Mayor, Central Highlands Regional Council
Cr Gail Sellers, Mayor, Gladstone Regional Council
Cr Rob Chandler, Mayor, Barcaldine Regional Council
Greg Lane, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, Queensland Resource Council