Queensland’s political parties have worked to win over more councils and voters, according to the results of the LGAQ’s final election report card.

A survey of more than 20,000 Queenslanders – including those in several of the state’s battleground seats - has revealed the top issues on the minds of voters ahead of Saturday’s State Election.

Grocery bills will rise and jobs will be lost if gaps in Queensland’s biosecurity funding are not addressed by all sides of politics ahead of the State Election.

LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said SEQ councils placed wildlife protection as an important priority, but they aren’t being seen as a key partner in informing these priorities by the State Government.

LGAQ has doubled down on calls for the major parties to address the comprehensive juvenile crime solutions plan that councils have put forward, ahead of voters heading to the polls from next week.

Two Queensland peak bodies have come together in a major push to expedite critical funding needed for trunk infrastructure to tackle the housing crisis.

The LGAQ has strongly welcomed a $100 million funding certainty for the much-heralded Works for Queensland program, announced by the LNP in Bundaberg today.

LGAQ Chief Executive Officer Alison Smith said that it was clear a new approach was needed if Queenslanders were ever to receive equitable access to reliable digital connectivity.

CEO Alison Smith called on the State Government to partner with the Federal Government and increase opportunities for local betterment projects and increase community resilience from local disasters.

The LGAQ has assessed the initial policy commitments of each party to the top issues identified by councils that local communities need to enhance community liveability in every corner of the State.

Soaring insurance bills are putting pressure on Queensland’s already desperate housing market and gouging Queenslanders during a cost of living crisis, Queensland councils have warned.

The LGAQ has launched its 2024 State Election platform call to all sides of politics to back local communities.