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9 February, 2025
Volunteers encouraged to speak up
Queensland Parliament’s Local Government, Small Business and Customer Service Committee is inviting submissions for its inquiry into volunteering in Queensland and confirmed it will hold public hearings over the coming months.
Committee Chair, Mr. James Lister MP, acknowledged that the number of volunteers in Queensland is decreasing and emphasized the invaluable work they do.
“The committee wants to hear from volunteers, organizations, and the sector about the barriers to volunteering,” he said. “The best way to make a submission is via the committee’s website. It’s a quick and easy process, and submitters can request confidentiality.”
The committee will hold public hearings following the submission process and will confirm the details, including locations and times, as soon as possible.
“The committee wants to ensure that Queenslanders have an opportunity to share their views,” he said.
To find out more about the inquiry, including the terms of reference and how to make a submission, visit the inquiry webpage at: www.parliament.qld.gov.au/volunteering
Submissions close at 5:00 pm on Friday, 28 February 2025.
