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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
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...
SHARK CONTROL PROGRAM & WHALE MIGRATION SEASON UPDATE MAY 2026
With the beginning of whale migration season, our ongoing advocacy regarding Queensland’s Shark Control Program on behalf of residents,...
TINY HOMES QLD LEGISLATION AND LOCAL LAWS UPDATE MAY 2026
Regarding the need for improved processes and regulations for the use of tiny homes, Sandy recently met with Noosa Council and wrote to the Deputy...
NDIS CHANGES & DISABILITY SUPPORT UPDATE MAY 2026
Following announcements from the Federal Government regarding proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which are...
May Newsletter 2026 #90
MCKINNON DRIVE ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS & SPEED LIMIT REVIEW APRIL 2026
In response to our ongoing advocacy with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), as well by residents, raising concerns about speeding and...
INCREASING ORGAN DONATION REGISTRATION APRIL 2026
While four out of five Australians support organ donation, only about a third of the population is currently registered. Following the establishment...
SMALL & FAMILY BUSINESS SUPPORT AND TAX REFORM APRIL 2026
We recently wrote to the Queensland Treasurer to advocate for small and family businesses, seeking information on what measures are being considered...