We asked three key leaders working with the local government sector about their observations of the responses by Queensland councils to the pandemic. Click on their image to find out what they said.
Name: Natalie Wilde
Organisation: Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
Position: Deputy Director-General
"Be adaptable and work with change."
Name: Alison Smith
Organisation: Local Government Association of Queensland
Position: Chief Executive Officer
"There should be early engagement with, and updates from, the CHO and State Government. "
Name: Peta Irvine
Organisation: Local Government Managers Australia
Position: Chief Executive Officer
"Need to take a breath at start rather than being too reactive and urgent."