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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...
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LAND VALUATION OBJECTIONS MARCH 2026
Further to our previous updates regarding Land Valuations, including how they are used in relation to local government rates, there are processes...
FORMER NOOSA NORTH SHORE LANDING GROUND RESERVE (TEEWAH AIRFIELD) UPDATE MARCH 2026
Further to previous updates regarding the former Noosa North Shore Landing Ground Reserve (Teewah Airfield), Sandy recently asked a Question Without...
SUNSHINE COAST WATERWAYS AUTHORITY BILL 2026
During the 2024 State Election, the Queensland Government committed to establishing a Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (SCWA) that includes Noosa....
QUEENSLAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION – DEMOGRAPHIC REVIEW REQUEST UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
With the re-establishment of the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) in 2025, we wrote to the Treasurer requesting that the Commission examine...
TEEWAH AIRFIELD UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
Further to our June 2025 update regarding the former Noosa North Shore Landing Ground Reserve (Teewah Airfield), we have continued correspondence...
SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
As mentioned in our previous June 2025 updates, we have continued to advocate and seek clarification regarding the use of Short Term Accommodation...
DISABILITY ROYAL COMMISSION AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
In preparation for the 2026–27 State Budget, we wrote to a number of ministers seeking consideration of projects, services and infrastructure...
HOUSING UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
In preparation for the 2026–27 State Budget, we have written to a number of Ministers seeking consideration of projects, services and infrastructure...
WILDLIFE WARNING SIGNS UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
Further to our November 2025 update regarding wildlife warning signage and the inclusion of local wildlife rescuer contact details, we sought...
NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
As previously outlined in our January 2026 Update, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has commenced implementation of Stage 6 of the Noosa River...