Ann: QLD Govt Approves $3.1M Grant for Townsville Battery Plant, page-9

Yes they do because the mainstream city government is trying to screw the others at every opportunity and line their pockets.
The reason why we as a country is so far behind with practically everything.
Roads take decades to complete.
No even population distribution,congestion in cities.
Not as much work in rural Australia as their should be,leading to drought and no water.
Lack of infrastructure for those new populations arriving to Australia.
Government too concerned with revenue from traffic infringements.
Just a few of the reasons why.