In a timely gesture in the season of goodwill, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) this week (Tuesday, December 19, 2023) signed the Queensland Government’s Not Now, Not Ever. Together. pledge denouncing inequality and domestic and family violence.
Councillors and TRC CEO Brian Pidgeon signed the pledge at the December Ordinary Meeting, which commits the organisation to working toward a Queensland where everyone is equal and free from violence.
Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald said Councillors were united in their commitment to the cause and would play an active role to ensure the ambitious goal was promoted and realised in the community.
“This pledge commits Council to playing our role as leaders across the community and working wherever possible to raise awareness of inequality and all forms of domestic and family violence,” Mayor McDonald said.
“Violence in any form is unacceptable and Councillors and our organisation will work with other community groups to raise awareness, improve prevention and provide practical assistance to end domestic and family violence.
