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SEPARATION OF POWERS, COURTS, QCAT, QBCC, AND OTHER TRIBUNALS
Many residents contact our office seeking help with legal matters; however, it is important to understand the role of a Member of Parliament (MP) and the separation of powers that exists as part of our government system. One of the most important aspects of our legal...
LAND VALUATIONS & LOCAL GOVERNMENT RATE CALCULATIONS MARCH 2023
The Land Valuation Act 2010 requires that the Valuer-General undertake an annual valuation of all land in a local government area except in unusual circumstances or after consideration of: A market survey report for the local government area which reviews sales of...
OVERSIGHT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
People often ask about how local government fits into the state government legislation that provides its head of powers and who has oversight of them. These questions are usually asked when something goes wrong, or people feel like they have not been listened to. Here...
Latest Updates
POMONA PEDESTRIAN CROSSING UPDATE JUNE 2026
Following our February update, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that detailed design work for the proposed safety...
ENERGY PRICING WHOLESALE VS RETAIL UPDATE JUNE 2026
Questions as to why wholesale electricity price drops often fail to lower retail bills immediately have been raised with our office. In summary as...
SHARK CONTROL PROGRAM UPDATE JUNE 2026
As discussed in our May update, we asked a Question on Notice of the Minister for Primary Industries seeking clarification on: when the trial...
E-MOBILITY LAW CHANGES UPDATE JUNE 2026
As reported in our May update, the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee finalised its review of the Queensland Government's...
Queensland Day Awards 2026 Recipients
To access the photos from the event, please visit here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical in order of the recipient’s last name. Jackie Andrews...
NOOSA NORTH SHORE LANDING RESERVE (TEEWAH AIRFIELD) UPDATE MAY 2026
Our questions regarding the former Noosa North Shore Landing Ground Reserve, also known as the Teewah Airfield have continued, including seeking...
June Newsletter 2026 #91
INCREASING ORGAN DONATION REGISTRATION UPDATE MAY 2026
As reported in our April update, we have been contacted by constituents concerned about the current rate of organ donation across the state and the...
ELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS UPDATE MAY 2026
As reported in our March update, we raised community feedback and stakeholder concerns following the introduction of the Queensland Government’s...
GAMBLING REFORM UPDATE MAY 2026
Following our ongoing advocacy regarding gambling advertising, harm minimisation and the broader influence of gambling within our political and...