John McVeigh (Groom, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In Toowoomba last week I opened a new community hub and meeting space established by Credit Union Australia in the Walton Stores precinct. As an Australian first, CUA co-designed this space with local members and community groups within their new premises. CUA selected Toowoomba because our region embraces both innovation and a sense of community.

I also acknowledge the Canvas Coworking space led by David Masefield. This is a not-for-profit association which is passionate about developing a local start-up ecosystem. They have created a space that is developing partnerships between mentors and entrepreneurs to accelerate new businesses that will drive economic growth into the future in our ever-changing digital economy.

Also soon to be unveiled in our city is the renovation of our historic City Hall auditorium. It is set to return bigger and better and will merge into our larger Civic Square and library precinct, which has already established itself as the beating heart of our great city.

In these uncertain times people within our many communities, especially in Toowoomba in the electorate of Groom, are seeking, not shunning, secure community spaces where they can come together to work, to share experiences and celebrations or simply to socially interact. I am very pleased that Toowoomba is leading the way.