Far North Queensland Regional Plan review

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Regional plans set the long-term, strategic land use direction for how a region will grow and respond to change over time. They are an important reference for state government departments, local governments and the private sector when planning infrastructure, regulating land uses and making investment decisions.

The Far North Queensland Regional Plan is being reviewed throughout 2023 and 2024.

This region includes the local government areas:

  • Cairns Regional Council
  • Cassowary Coast Regional Council
  • Cook Shire Council (partially – south east corner of Cook Shire including Cooktown and Lakeland)
  • Douglas Shire Council
  • Etheridge Shire Council
  • Mareeba Shire Council
  • Tablelands Regional Council
  • Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
  • Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

Have your say!

Reviewing the Far North Queensland Regional Plan will require the ongoing involvement of the local government, industries, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities and the broader community.

That is why the department is undertaking a series of engagement activities and events during the review period including (but not limited to):

  • Regional workshops and pop-up sessions
  • Community online survey relating to the regional plan vision
  • One-on-one meetings with key stakeholders
  • Working group meetings with local governments, state agencies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, and industry representatives

You can get involved today by:

  • Viewing and signing up for project updates.
  • Emailing us at FNQRP@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au
  • Participating in future public consultation of the Draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan.


Regional plans set the long-term, strategic land use direction for how a region will grow and respond to change over time. They are an important reference for state government departments, local governments and the private sector when planning infrastructure, regulating land uses and making investment decisions.

The Far North Queensland Regional Plan is being reviewed throughout 2023 and 2024.

This region includes the local government areas:

  • Cairns Regional Council
  • Cassowary Coast Regional Council
  • Cook Shire Council (partially – south east corner of Cook Shire including Cooktown and Lakeland)
  • Douglas Shire Council
  • Etheridge Shire Council
  • Mareeba Shire Council
  • Tablelands Regional Council
  • Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
  • Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

Have your say!

Reviewing the Far North Queensland Regional Plan will require the ongoing involvement of the local government, industries, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities and the broader community.

That is why the department is undertaking a series of engagement activities and events during the review period including (but not limited to):

  • Regional workshops and pop-up sessions
  • Community online survey relating to the regional plan vision
  • One-on-one meetings with key stakeholders
  • Working group meetings with local governments, state agencies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, and industry representatives

You can get involved today by:

  • Viewing and signing up for project updates.
  • Emailing us at FNQRP@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au
  • Participating in future public consultation of the Draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Visioning survey

    A visioning survey to support the review of the Far North Queensland Regional Plan was open for the public to provide inputs since early August 2023. Over 70 responses were received and reviewed. This survey is now closed.

    These survey results have provided key insights into the public’s perspective of what the regional vision should look like for Far North Queensland. These results indicated the following should be considered as part of the regional vision:

    • Support the protection of natural assets, regional landscapes and biodiversity values across the region.
    • Encourage the retention of people through job opportunities (including young people).
    • Foster a climate resilient, sustainable and prosperous region, built on a regenerative economy and strong communities.
    • Support tropical neighbourhoods that are responsive to increased temperatures and urban heat impacts and reflects the needs of the community.
    • Focus urban growth around existing settlement areas with a compact urban form and higher densities to minimise impacts on natural areas and agricultural lands, while ensuring more efficient use of existing infrastructure.
    • Build the economy on existing industries in agriculture, tourism, aviation and marine sectors and acts as a knowledge hub for tropical expertise and innovation.
    • Reflect the traditions and customs of First Nations including maintain a connection to Country.

    Thank you to those who have contributed and participated in this survey. We encourage you to subscribe to our departmental updates to stay informed of updates relating to future opportunities where you can have your say.

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Page last updated: 16 May 2024, 08:22 AM