AFTER a recent trip to Western Australia, Member for Southern Downs, Lawrence Springborg was inspired by the importance of regional Australia.

Mr Springborg says regional Queensland is the state economic "powerhouse" and must receive ample investment for the future good of all.

An LNP policy introduced in WA earlier this year means 25% of royalties are invested into building the regions.

"The regions power Queensland and for that matter Australia," Mr Springborg said.

"If you doubt this, have a look at what happens when there is a mining downturn or a slump in agricultural."

He said while the nature of a Queensland model would be different to the WA example, as Queensland is more decentralised, it was "hard to find a detractor for the program in WA".

"Even the negative Labor opposition say they would have something like it in government," Mr Springborg said.

"During a 45 minute one-on-one meeting with Liberal Premier Colin Barnett, he praised the success of the program and reiterated his strong advocacy for its continuing benefits.

"He says the people of Perth think that it is only fair that people in the regions get a better deal. He also said that the program was delivering projects years ahead of what would otherwise be reasonably expected."

Inspired by the visit, Mr Springborg has written a feature, which will be published in full in tomorrow's Warwick Daily News.

"Royalties for the Regions has created a buzz in regional WA," he said.

"There is a confidence in the regions that hasn't existed for years. It is almost palpable.

"Royalties for the Regions is a program that embodies confidence in people and communities. People are saying that they see a real future for them and their families in regional areas.

Read the full feature in tomorrow's Daily News.