WQAC Assembly 2026


Brisbane City Hall
25-27 August 2026


BEYOND THE RANGE
Built Tough, Thinking Bold

Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Councillors and Chief Executive Officers are invited to attend the 2026 WQAC Assembly in Brisbane

The WQAC is a collaboration of the three regional organisations of councils in Western Queensland established in 2020, covering 63 percent of the State and including 25 local governments.

The WQAC Assembly 2026, will:

  • Continue to focus on addressing the regional priority issues of Housing, Roads & Transport, Connectivity and Sustainability, as well as Water and Sewerage Infrastructure, Waste Management, Disaster Funding, Regional Airline Services, Childcare, and 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games opportunities.

  • Provide an opportunity to engage with State and Federal Ministers and Shadows, Members and Senators, Directors General and senior Industry leaders.

  • Grow networks and relationships to promote and represent Western Queensland.

Assembly 2026: key times at a glance

Venue: Brisbane City Hall

Tuesday 25 August — Registration & Welcome Reception

5:00pm – 6:00pm Arrivals & Registration

5:30pm – 8:00pm Welcome Reception

Wednesday 26 August — Day One

7:45am – 8:30am Registration & Coffee

8:30am - Day One program begins

5:00pm - Day One Close

6:30pm – 10:30pm Assembly Dinner

Thursday 27 August — Day Two

8:00am – 8:30am Registration & Coffee

8:30am - Day Two program begins

3:30pm – 4:00pm Assembly Close

Assembly contacts

Greg Hoffman PSM, WQAC Executive Officer
greg.hoffman@wqac.com.au - 0418 756 005

Sponsors and exhibitors:
linda.richardson@swqroc.com.au