Tall Trees Community Planning Forum
Start: Wednesday, September 23, 2026•06:00 PM
Protect Trees Toowoomba is bringing together communities from across the region to discuss increasing State Government intervention in local planning decisions and what this may mean for local democratic control, landholder rights and community participation in planning.
The forum will focus on Minister Jarrod Bleijie’s planning interventions and their implications for communities on the Darling Downs and beyond.
Speakers, including Gympie Councillor Gordon Maudsley will share their experiences and analysis of recent planning decisions — including what has been lost, what may be at stake, and why transparent, accountable planning processes matter.
Liza Balmain from Save Our Darling Downs will also speak about the experience of the LNP not yet delivering their response to protect the Condamine from Coal Seam Gas and the planning Minister's deception in delivering on this commitment.
The forum is open to landholders, community members, local advocates and anyone interested in how planning decisions are made in our region.
It will also provide an opportunity to hear different community experiences, ask questions and better understand why local voices and local knowledge need to remain part of decisions that shape our towns, rural areas and environment.
