Noosa 360

Following concerns raised by residents regarding electric bikes purchased in good faith that are no longer permitted to be used on public roads and paths under Queensland’s new e-mobility laws, we submitted a Question on Notice to the Minister for…

As reported in our March update, we raised community feedback and stakeholder concerns following the introduction of the Queensland Government’s Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-Mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026. This included on enforcement, practicality, accessibility…

Following the Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland, the Queensland Government has agreed, or agreed in principle, to all 28 recommendations and has now tabled legislation to facilitate their implementation. Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland…

Following a Queensland Police Service (QPS) audit at our local public high schools, which revealed the vast majority of e-bikes and e-scooters were non-compliant with Queensland legislation, Sunshine Beach State High School (SBSHS), Noosa District State High School (NDSHS) and…

Our advocacy has continued regarding reckless electric bike, scooter and illegal motorbike usage with the latest updates below, including recent responses from the Minister for Transport and Main Roads (TMR). We will continue to post when new information becomes available…

The announcement of the Parliamentary Inquiry into e-mobility safety, mentioned in our May 2025 Noosa 360 update was welcomed, however, with the committee report still nine months away as of writing, communities across Queensland  understandably continue to calling for increased…

Sandy welcomes the announcement made 1 May 2025 of a Parliamentary Inquiry following our advocacy and her call for action last Parliament sitting to see an end to reckless electric bike, motorbike and scooter usage. The inquiry is being undertaken…

Our efforts regarding reckless electric bike, motorbike and scooter usage have continued, including sending recommendations from our first responders, local community groups and residents on further measures to increase community safety. As mentioned in our December 2024 Noosa 360 update,…

Sandy’s advocacy regarding reckless electric bike and scooter usage has continued, including for our police to be provided what they need to increase community safety. The Queensland Police Service have provided the following update on 10 December 2024, which also…

As mentioned in our March 2024 Noosa 360 update, following resident feedback regarding introducing licensing and an age limit to ensure riders have both the proficiency and capacity to operate these devices safely, Sandy asked a Question on Notice to…

As per our February 2024 Noosa 360 update, reforms passed in Parliament, following advocacy, which expands the application of careless riding offences for personal mobility device and bicycle riders from roads to all road-related areas such as footpaths and bicycle…

Sandy’s advocacy for safety improvements and better enforcement in shared spaces such as pathways, and also for better compliance monitoring of regulations by users of electric bikes and scooters has continued. As per our October 2023 Noosa 360 update, in…

Sandy’s advocacy for safety improvements and better enforcement in shared spaces such as pathways, and also for better compliance monitoring of regulations by users of electric bikes and scooters has continued. Welcomed reforms were introduced into Queensland Parliament last sitting…

Following reported safety concerns regarding the use of motorised bikes and scooters, the sharing of pathways, possible bicycle registration and more, the following information (in italics) has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads: Bicycle riding is…

Noosa Today May 2025   Pope Francis made positive changes in many realms through equity, compassion and collaboration, and as I raised in a Matters of Public Interest speech last Parliament, leaders must follow his example. As we saw in the…

Welcome to the end of Autumn! Even though Easter was filled with sunshine, sweet treats, and ‘egg-cellent’ times, there were also gridlocks, parking woes and more. With over one hundred and fifty traffic infringements issued and twelve positives from over…

The $1.1 million coastal walk upgrades in Noosa National Park, mentioned in Sandy’s 2024/25 Budget reply speech, have recently been completed. From Dolphin Point to the fairy pools, these include track resurfacing for better durability, construction of new rock retaining…

As we head into our colder months, with political overtones on numerous fronts, it is always interesting to see what comes up at election times, including warnings from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) regarding those postal vote applications that we…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 27th of December 2025: With this my last column for 2024, I thought some updates from the new 58th Parliament and ‘hot topics’ here…

Noosa Hospital now able to expand The Court determination overturning the previous Noosa Council’s decision in 2023, to deny the Noosa Private Hospital to expand onto an adjacent lot, is a good outcome for our community considering the need for…

TO START! NOOSA MP QLD DAY AWARDS The J was packed full of laughter, love and cheers of delight as 150 residents gathered to honour 57 incredible volunteers at the Noosa MP Queensland Day Awards on the 6th of June.…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 7th of June 2024: We are halfway through the year, and with so much to share, this month it is another ‘speed dating’ column…

It’s time to get ready! A little earlier than we would have liked getting ‘Team Noosa’ ready for the election in October, however with so many messaging and calling, there was little choice! As the only independent State Member of…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 10th of May 2024: With so much happening and some great progress, grab a ‘cuppa’ as this is a big ‘share’!! Democracy and Trust…

As our community gathered across our beautiful electorate and shire from beach to bush on ANZAC Day, we were filled with deep respect, love and appreciation for those who have defended, and continue to defend our nation with courage beyond…