For the first time in 70 years, Queensland is facing the prospect of negative interstate migration? The fact more people may soon leave the Sunshine State than come to it from other states clearly suggests Queensland needs to get its mojo back. Queensland has always been a confidence player, with a proud reputation as a diverse, can-do economy. But in recent years we have become too reliant on the mining boom, and with its inevitable downturn, the economy has been caught out. I was in Melbourne last week and saw a TV advertisement by the Queensland Government promoting Queensland's housing as more affordable than the Southern States along with our weather, beaches and lifestyle being the best in the nation.. I think this is a brilliant strategy that will promote interstate migration to drive our economy, just like it did throughout the 1990's when 1500 families each week moved North. I would like to see this go one step further, and for our Mayor to heavily promote Toowoomba as a desirable alternative to the better known destinations of Brisbane, Gold & Sunshine Coasts. Sure we don't have a beach, but we do offer even more affordable housing, a wide variety of employment opportunities and fantastic schools. www.brendanhoman.com.au

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