The State Government of Queensland reported on Thursday that it pushes through its regionalization plan where first home buyers will receive a $4, 000 boost and government agencies may be relocated.

Premier Anna Bligh has disclosed the State Government's response to a growth summit held in March. The response includes increasing the original $7,000 first home owners grant to $11, 000 for new homes outside the south east, starting in July 1.

"[It] might just tip the balance and make a regional city their city of choice," she said.

She also said efforts are under way to relocate its government agencies.

“Government call centers for example which use technology that don't require them to be in Brisbane [could be moved]," she said.

To push for the plan, it needs 22 initiatives and 25 other support actions.

On the other hand, the state government will also push for a plan to develop three “model cities” that would elevate the lifestyle of Queensland citizens.

The areas at Ripley Valley, west of Springfield, and Greater Flagstone and Yarrabilba in Logan's south near Jimboomba, will be the target for the construction.

Ms. Bligh said that fast tracking the development of these areas will add to the region's urban activity, with the new satellite cities located just 40 kilometers away from the centre of Brisbane.

The move came after the Southeast Queensland Regional released a forecast of 750,000 new homes in the region over the next 20 years in existing suburbs.
The government expects that more than two million people will look for homes in the southeast Queensland over the next 20 years, bringing its population to 4.4 million by 2031.