Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 They keep on talking about splitting Queensland again. I hadn’t realised until I read an article today that we once had a North Australia Colony. I think this map was 1846 showing the divide. After living in Cairns for a number of years I can understand their frustration and the want of going it alone. We missed out on everything and all the money was always spent on Townsville. I suppose those in Townsville felt the same about funds being spent in Brisbane etc. Would a split of Queensland actually work? Where would you divide it from? ‘Could it legally happen? There is a full chapter in the Constitution regarding separating states. You have three provisions which could legally allow it: Provision 121: The Parliament of the Commonwealth could decide to establish a new state. Provision 123: The Parliament of Commonwealth could decide, with the consent of the State Parliament, after the approval of the majority of voters in a State, to alter the territory. Provision 124: State parliaments could decide to split or join two states together to form a new State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Snowball Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Not so different from devolution in the UK, with Scotland and Wales wanting to set their own agendas and priorities. Not the worst idea, just the cost of it in terms of the relatively small population in that area having to pay for it I suppose. It is very frustrating for people in those areas, feeling forgotten and marginalised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Areyousure Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 23/09/2018 at 00:57, Amber Snowball said: Not so different from devolution in the UK, with Scotland and Wales wanting to set their own agendas and priorities. Not the worst idea, just the cost of it in terms of the relatively small population in that area having to pay for it I suppose. It is very frustrating for people in those areas, feeling forgotten and marginalised. Tbf northern Queensland has a bigger population/GDP than Tasmania. And it is fast growing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can1983 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 6 hours ago, Areyousure said: Tbf northern Queensland has a bigger population/GDP than Tasmania. And it is fast growing. surely it would depend on where you draw the new border! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Snowball Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 6 hours ago, Areyousure said: Tbf northern Queensland has a bigger population/GDP than Tasmania. And it is fast growing. Fair enough, but would it be enough to sustain independence? No real idea myself it was just a thought. Can’t see it happening, anymore than Tassie going it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Areyousure Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 6 hours ago, Amber Snowball said: Fair enough, but would it be enough to sustain independence? No real idea myself it was just a thought. Can’t see it happening, anymore than Tassie going it alone. North Queensland is not asking for independence, they just want to form a new state within Australia. With time they would be able to support other states, with their surplus. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Areyousure Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 6 hours ago, can1983 said: surely it would depend on where you draw the new border! True, that would be for the councils/people to decide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Snowball Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Areyousure said: North Queensland is not asking for independence, they just want to form a new state within Australia. With time they would be able to support other states, with their surplus. Good point. Shouldn’t be on PIO before work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily6789 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 On 22/09/2018 at 23:55, The Pom Queen said: They keep on talking about splitting Queensland again. I hadn’t realised until I read an article today that we once had a North Australia Colony. I think this map was 1846 showing the divide. After living in Cairns for a number of years I can understand their frustration and the want of going it alone. We missed out on everything and all the money was always spent on Townsville. I suppose those in Townsville felt the same about funds being spent in Brisbane etc. Would a split of Queensland actually work? Where would you divide it from? ‘Could it legally happen? There is a full chapter in the Constitution regarding separating states. You have three provisions which could legally allow it: Provision 121: The Parliament of the Commonwealth could decide to establish a new state. Provision 123: The Parliament of Commonwealth could decide, with the consent of the State Parliament, after the approval of the majority of voters in a State, to alter the territory. Provision 124: State parliaments could decide to split or join two states together to form a new State. Would you support it, personally? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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