Coexistence Queensland is inviting residents, landholders and businesses across the Whitsunday region to a free community energy and resources forum held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on 20th March.
The event offers community members the chance to ask questions, access clear information and engage directly with industry and government about current and future development.
The Queensland Community Energy Forum will bring together community members, energy and resource developers, agriculture representatives and government for a day of presentations, question-and-answer sessions and information booths.
Warwick Squire, CEO, Coexistence Queensland, said the forum is designed to equip landholders and communities with the information they need to confidently engage with energy developers.
“When it comes to development, locals want clear information and straight answers,” Mr Squire said.
“This forum will bring everyone into the same room – landholders, industry, government and community. By listening to each other, we can reduce uncertainty, build trust and make meaningful decisions together.”
Janette Hewson, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Resources Council, said the resources sector had a long-standing connection to the Whitsundays region.
“Whitsundays families and businesses have supported our industry for generations,” Ms Hewson said.
“Communities always want to be informed and know what developments mean for their land, their livelihoods and their future. Forums like this are important in shaping how development happens, in unlocking new resource opportunities and seeing more investment going back into regional communities."
The expo will take place between 8am – 3pm, with light refreshments and lunch provided.
For more information, visit www.qldenergyforum.org.au/proserpine-20-march-2026
or call 1300 548 021
1 - Warwick Squire, CEO, Coexistence Queensland, Stephanie McKechnie, Energy Engagement and Education Advisor, Queensland Farmers’ Federation, Cr Neville Ferrier, Mayor, Banana Shire Council, Katie-Anne Mulder, CEO, Queensland Renewable Energy Council, and Cr Shane McCarthy, General President, AgForce Queensland. Photo supplied
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