Office of the Special Commissioner for Regional and Rural Queensland

The Office of the Special Commissioner for Regional and Rural Queensland is focused on elevating the voice of regional and rural communities to help enhance the delivery of programs and services across Queensland.

The Commissioner works with regional local governments, community groups, businesses and industry to identify systemic barriers, advise on policy implementation, and drive public service delivery of outcomes for regional communities.

Role of the Commissioner

The Commissioner:

collaborates with regional Queenslanders and across government to identify service delivery issues and priorities impacting regional and rural communities
advises government decision-makers on those issues and priorities to improve the delivery of government services in regional and rural communities
advises on policy implementation impacting regional and rural communities
supports delivery of key government priorities for regional and rural communities.

About the Commissioner

Andrew Cripps is Queensland’s Special Commissioner for Regional and Rural Queensland, appointed to strengthen the voice of regional communities in government decision making and support future growth.

Mr Cripps brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having served as a Minister in the Queensland Government and as Deputy Mayor for Hinchinbrook Shire Council.

Contact

To contact the Special Commissioner for Regional and Rural Queensland, email scrrq@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au.

Last updated: 28 July 2026
Last reviewed: 24 July 2026