HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE BIG ISSUES IN OUR STATE OF THE FAR NORTH SURVEY

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Q1.

Do you support the idea of a separate North Queensland state? Yes No Q2.

Do you think the Far North gets a fair share of government funding/attention? Yes No Q3. Are you proud to live in Far North Queensland? Yes No ENVIRONMENT Q4.

Do you support a crocodile cull as part of a crocodile management plan? Yes No Q5.

Do you support measures to move bats/flying foxes from the Cairns CBD? Yes No Q6. Do you believe in climate change? Yes No Q7. Do you support renewable energy sources like wind farms? Yes No Q8. Would you support coal-fired power plants in the Far North? Yes No Q9. Do you think the Great Barrier Reef is dead/dying? Yes No Q10.

What do you think of the amount of funding going to the Great Barrier Reef?

Too much money is spent on the Reef

The right amount of funding goes to the Reef

More should be spent on the Reef Q11.

Should dredging of Trinity Inlet be expanded so bigger ships can dock at Port of Cairns? Yes No

Q12. How important to you is preserving the Far North Queensland environment? Very important Moderately important Not important GENERAL Q13. Who do you intend to vote for in the next Federal Election? Liberal National Party Australian Labor Party Katter’s Australian Party Australian Greens One Nation Independent Undecided

Q14. Do you think your council is doing a good job? (Please complete the council that applies to you) Cairns Regional Council Yes No Mareeba Shire Council Yes No Cassowary Coast Regional Council Yes No Tablelands Regional Council Yes No Douglas Shire Council Yes No INTERNET Q15. Q16. Do you have NBN? Yes No

Do you think more needs to be done to increase internet speeds and coverage in FNQ Yes No CRIME AND COURT Q17. Do you think the Far North needs more police? Yes No Q18. Do you consider the Far North to be a safe place? Yes No Q19.

Do you think enough is being done to deter youth crime in the Far North? Yes No Q20.

Do you think courts should give custodial/jail sentences to young offenders in more cases? Yes No Q21. Have you been the victim of property crime in the Far North? Yes No Q22. Do you think itinerants are an issue in the Cairns CBD? Yes No Q23.

If yes, does the presence of itinerants in the CBD deter you from going there? Yes No COST OF LIVING Q24. What do you think is the biggest drain on cost of living? Electricity prices Fuel prices Insurance premiums Food/grocery shopping Mortgage repayments/rent

Q25. Do you find the cost of housing (either rent or mortgage) affordable in the Far North? Yes No

HEALTH

Q26. Have you experienced longer-than-acceptable waiting times in an emergency department at a Cairns Health and Hinterland Hospital Service facility, including Cairns Hospital? Yes No Q27.

Have you experienced longer-than-acceptable waiting times for elective surgery at Cairns Health and Hinterland Hospital Service facilities, including Cairns Hospital? Yes No Q28. Do you have private health insurance? Yes No

ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Q29. Do you think the State Government has the Smithfield Bypass plan right? Yes No

Q30.

Do you think the Global Tourism Hub should be built in Wharf St? Yes No Q31.

What would you like to see included in the Global Tourism Hub? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Q32.

Do you think a Bruce Highway missing link ring road to bypass the Cairns CBD should be a priority? Yes No Q33.

Do you think more needs to be done to alleviate peakhour traffic on the northern and southern approaches to Cairns? Yes No Q34.

Do you think traffic lights in the Far North need to be better coordinated? Yes No Q35.

Which traffic lights in the Far North need attention? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Q36.

Do you think more needs to be done to improve traffic flow in the Cairns CBD? Yes No Q37. Does paid parking deter you from visiting the Cairns CBD? Yes No Q38.

Should the Cairns Regional Council continue to pursue light rail options? Yes No SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT Q39. Do you think Cairns needs a rectangular stadium? Yes No Q40. Where do you think a stadium should be built? Cairns Showground Barlow Park Cannon Park racecourse Other: ____________________ Q41.

Would you support a Cairns/ Papua New Guinea NRL team based in the Far North? Yes No Q42.

Should the North Queensland Cowboys take over the Northern Pride licence? Yes No EMPLOYMENT Q43. What is your current employment status? Employed full-time Employed part-time Employed casually Self-employed Currently looking for work Fulltime parent/carer Fulltime student Retired Unable to work Q44. Have you looked for work in the past 12 months? Yes No Q45. If yes, did you successfully find work? Yes No Q46. Do you receive any welfare or Centrelink payments? Yes No Q47.

Do you think there are jobs available in the Far North for those willing to work? Yes No TOURISM Q48. How do you rate Cairns Airport? Excellent Good Fair Below average Q49.

Would you like to see more international and domestic flights out of Cairns? Yes No LIFESTYLE Q50. Does the Far North need more boat ramps? Yes No Q51.

If yes, where do you think they should be? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Q52.

Should the Cairns Esplanade be closed permanently between Shields and Aplin streets for outdoor dining? Yes No Q53. What’s the best thing about life in the Far North? The natural environment Laidback lifestyle Quirky characters in our community Weather Other ______________________________ Q54. What’s the worst thing about life in the Far North? The heat/humidity Dangerous animals Quirky characters in our community Unemployment issues Cost of living Other ______________________________ Q55. How do you mostly consume your news? Print newspapers Online news sites Social media/Facebook Television Radio