LOCAL Government Minister David Crisafulli announced further plans to create infrastructure for regional communities.
"There is a prospect of growing regional centres and I think it's something we should embrace on one condition - the infrastructure has got to be delivered ahead of the game," Mr Crisafulli said last Monday.
"If that occurs, I think people will embrace the opportunity for these regions to grow and be strong for many years to come.
"This has to be done in a planned, sensible manner otherwise growth can do damage and we've seen what happens when you open a mining town without the infrastructure in place."
The minister said people had to be willing to move into an area and become a part of the community.
"This is a benefit for all Queenslanders because if you continue to pile everyone into the same location, not only will it create great pressures for the people who live in Brisbane, it's also great cost to the taxpayer. You've got a government that isn't fixated on polls and election cycles. This will be done over a long period of time and at the end of it we will see regional Queensland having it's day in the sun."
Meanwhile acting Treasurer John McVeigh says the latest CommSec State of States report shows Queensland has the fastest economic growth rate in the nation.
"The growth rate is up by 4.2 percent from this time last year and we're seeing exciting figures from tourism, energy and construction which has been performing very well over the past six months," Mr McVeigh said.
"I'm pleased to say that agriculture is showing significant potential as well."