This discussion paper is the start of an important process. It is purposely broad ranging in scope to reflect the role that housing plays as critical infrastructure essential to our wellbeing, to social and economic participation, and to the overall sustainability of our communities. With this expanded scope, we need to look more closely at the role and contributions of other government agencies, local government and the non-government sector, including private industry and the social services sector. Our aim is to explore how we can better work together to invest early in people and the outcomes that will resolve the housing access and affordability issues faced by a growing number of Queenslanders. To get this started, we have established a number of ongoing engagement processes involving the nongovernment housing and homelessness sector, the private housing sector and development industry. This approach will help develop the Strategy and guide its implementation.