How can I participate in the online consultations?

    If you have not previously participated simply click on the "Register" button at the top right hand of the page, when prompted create a SCREENNAME (Note: your comments will appear under your screenname and you can comment anonymously through a screenname of your choice) create a PASSWORD of your choice provide a valid email address, your age, gender and the location in which you live.

    If you have previously partcipated simply click on the "Sign In" function located on the right hand side of the top tool bar.


    Is my privacy protected?

    Yes! Your privacy is absolutely protected and Council and the providers of Have Your Say Townsville engagement portal (Bang the Table) will only use your email to contact you with updates and to invite you to participate in consultations. Your email address and any other information provided by you will not be distributed to any third party or used for any other purpose. We do not ask for your personal details or require them at any time as part of your participation. You may like to review our privacy statement.

    How are the online forum and other public comments moderated?

    All moderation is carried out by Bang the Table and all moderation is independent to Council. The moderators do not edit or alter any comments and will only remove comments deemed to be significantly off topic, offensive or malicious, in which case they are removed from the site immediately. Refer to the moderation guidelines.