Quilpie Shire Council
Have your say
Shaping Quilpie Shire's next ten years
Public consultation: Monday 9 November to Friday 20 November 2026
Quilpie Shire Council invites residents, businesses, industry and community to review and provide feedback on two draft plans that will guide the Shire's economic and tourism development through to 2036.
Developed following research, analysis and engagement with the local community and industry, the Draft Economic Development Plan (EDP) and Draft Destination Management Plan (DMP) set out a shared vision, strategic priorities and opportunities for the Shire over the next decade.
Why two plans?
Two Plans, One Shire
Quilpie Shire's economy is built on agriculture, resources, tourism and the local businesses and services that support our communities. Each sector contributes to the Shire's future, but has different opportunities and challenges.
The Economic Development Plan provides a ten-year direction for strengthening existing businesses and industries, attracting investment, developing the workforce, improving infrastructure and supporting population growth and liveability across the Shire.
The Destination Management Plan provides a ten-year direction for strengthening tourism and the visitor economy, improving visitor experiences, encouraging longer stays and greater local spending, and supporting tourism businesses and communities.
The Economic Development Plan serves as the cornerstone for Quilpie Shire’s long-term growth, diversification and regional resilience. The Destination Management Plan supports this overarching strategy by ensuring tourism aligns with and actively contributes to these broader economic objectives.
Together, the plans provide a coordinated, evidence-based roadmap for sustainable prosperity and community liveability.
How to get involved?
Review the Draft Plans and Have Your Say
We invite you to read one or both Draft Plans and share your feedback through the short online surveys below.
Consultation closes Friday 20 November 2026.
Your feedback will help refine the final plans and ensure they reflect the priorities, opportunities and aspirations of Quilpie Shire.
Download and review either or both Draft Plans.
Complete the short feedback survey for the relevant plan.[1]
Submit your feedback by Friday 20 November 2026.
Each survey includes one open-ended question, allowing you to share your comments, ideas or suggested changes.
All feedback received will be considered in finalising the plans for Council's consideration. Individual responses will not receive a separate reply.
Economic Development Plan
Destination Management Plan
Frequently asked questions
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The Economic Development Plan provides a strategic direction for strengthening Quilpie Shire's economy to 2036. It focuses on supporting established industries and businesses, creating jobs, attracting investment, improving essential infrastructure and services, and enabling workforce and population growth.
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The Destination Management Plan provides a strategic direction for developing tourism and the visitor economy across Quilpie Shire to 2036. It focuses on improving visitor experiences, strengthening industry capability, developing attractions and infrastructure, and encouraging visitors to stay longer, explore more and spend locally.
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Economic development and tourism are closely connected. The two plans have been developed together to ensure that tourism growth supports the wider economy and that opportunities across infrastructure, business, workforce and investment are considered in a coordinated way.
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No. You are welcome to provide feedback on either plan or both, depending on your interests. Each plan has a separate short survey.
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All feedback received during public consultation will be reviewed and considered in refining the final Economic Development Plan and Destination Management Plan before they are presented to Council for consideration.
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Public consultation is open from Monday 9 November until Friday 20 November 2026.
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Quilpie Shire Council has engaged Sparrowly Group, a specialist consultancy, to lead the development of both plans.
Stay in the loop
Contact Quilpie Shire Council via admin@quilpie.qld.gov.au or 07 4656 0509, or follow Council on Facebook and Instagram for project updates.
