Ron Boswell (Queensland, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads, Senator Johnston. Is the minister aware of comments by the Premier of Queensland, Mr Beattie, that the amalgamation of local councils will have very little impact, and what is the Howard government proposing to do to give Queenslanders an opportunity to exercise their democratic right to be heard on this vital issue?