Advocacy
What is Advocacy?
Advocacy is the action of influencing change in areas out of Council's direct control to bring about positive change that will ultimately improve or maintain the health and wellbeing of the community.
For Council, advocacy might mean seeking external funding or in-kind contribution to a project, a new/changed policy or position, or another outcome that is important to the community.
Advocacy Initiatives can be delivered in many ways and Council will identify the most appropriate forms of advocacy to achieve its desired outcomes.
Advocacy, both directly and through the Council of Mayors South East Queensland, helps Council to secure funding from other levels of government, broadening our revenue base beyond rates and charges, and to influence Queensland and Australian Government policy to support the Scenic Rim community. Working collectively with 11 other southeast Queensland councils gives us a stronger voice to communicate our needs.
View the 2025 Advocacy Statements below, which focuses on transport, connectivity, reasonable access for community amenity, and ongoing financial sustainability for service and infrastructure support.
2025 Advocacy Statements
Media releases
See the most recent media releases below relating to the 2025 Advocacy Statements.
- 27 February: Advocacy plan calls for candidate's support for community priorities.
- 25 March: Council on track to deliver first stage of Beaudesert to Bethania Rail Trail
- 26 March: Council endorses draft Corporate Plan 2025-2030 for community consultation – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 27 March: Scenic Rim Small Business Month offers a wealth of opportunities – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 15 April: Strategic Infrastructure Plan to provide framework for Kooralbyn’s growth – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 16 April: Community consultation a valuable opportunity to help shape Council's budget – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 10 April: New flood cameras to provide a better picture of road conditions – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 1 May: Council to form a team to go for Olympic gold – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 9 May: Foodies are sure to fall in love with the heart of the Scenic Rim – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 9 May: A burst of flavoursome experiences opens Eat Local Month in the Scenic Rim – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 9 May: Paddock to plate experiences abound as the Scenic Rim's West dials up country hospitality – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 3 June: Scenic Rim tourism businesses recognised among Queensland’s best – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 25 June: Community helps shape Scenic Rim's five-year strategic plan – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 3 July: Scenic Rim committee reaffirms Lake Wyaralong as Queensland’s legacy-ready choice – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 9 July: Council adopts its 2025-2026 Budget – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 9 July: Council commits to technology upgrades to boost service delivery – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 23 July: Council backs new-look Long Sunset – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 5 August: Council invites community input on new sporting precinct – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 27 August: Council endorses roadmap for sustainable growth in the Scenic Rim – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 29 August: Submissions now open for 2025 Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards – Scenic Rim Regional Council
- 1 September: Council expands successful Containers for Change basket trial – Scenic Rim Regional Council
The 2025 Advocacy Plan
The 2025 Advocacy Statements plan covers the following advocacy priorities
1. Salisbury to Beaudesert passenger rail
2. Extension to the Rail Trail
3. Roads - road network of 1,767 kms (974 kms sealed roads and 793 unsealed roads)
4. Coulson Road upgrade
5. Kooralbyn to Boonah connection road
6. Better social and supporting infrastructure for tourism
7. Bromelton State Development Area
8. Council University Centre (CUC)
9. PCYC Beaudesert
10. A business accelerator/incubator in the Beaudesert Enterprise Precinct in partnership with traction
11. Strategic Waste Management, including disposal of ARTC land to Local Government
12. Reliable Telecommunications and internet connectivity