Your Voice. Your Noosa.
As an Independent Member of the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured to represent the wonderful diversity that is Noosa, not a political party or personal ideology. This is liberating and empowering for the residents of our electorate and provides opportunity to create a future that you have envisioned. One that is bold in researching ideas and trialling new ways to address our challenges, through the development of partnerships and a focus on what unites. One that encourages open discussion and respectful debate which concentrates on common ground and what can be achieved. One that considers all viewpoints and perspectives, with objective research and a passion for people, that puts Noosa first.
I am your voice. It is your Noosa.
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🚨 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 – 𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐘🚨![]()
The Queensland Small Business Commissioner wants to hear about the unnecessary red tape challenges your business faces every day, including those confusing forms 📃, lengthy and outdated approval processes ⏲️, as well overlapping regulations, approvals, and duplications 🙅♂️.![]()
💪𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲: Your feedback helps inform the QSBC’s ongoing advocacy and is shared with the Minister for Small Business and key agencies to help review legislative and regulatory processes. ![]()
🌐 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: www.qsbc.qld.gov.au/share-your-examples-of-red-tape/
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓🐋Sadly yesterday afternoon, a mum and her calf became entangled in shark nets here at home. As soon as alerted we contacted the Hotline and a contractor arrived at 9:20pm, successfully releasing both by 11:00pm with the assistance of locals on site ❤️After being advised that they were both net free, a social media post reported they still had equipment attached, however I have confirmation the video was of the time between when the mum and bub were being released, and that at 11pm when they both headed off, there was nothing attached. Thank you to everyone including Wildlife Noosa that assisted and all who sent alerts to the rescue teams 🙏 We have requested information from DAF on what is needed to ensure faster rescue protocols, as well for an update from Oceans for All Noosa, who last month sent requests to Noosa organisations as to their support to remove nets with alternatives during whale migration season to end these entanglements, and we ask anyone that has yet to respond to please do so. With Queensland remaining the only jurisdiction in Australia maintaining year-round nets, please share information we have at our Noosa 360 update below with friends and family as we need a united Noosa on this to take to government 🙏🌊 ![]()
👉 To report marine life entanglement in shark nets, please immediately call the Queensland Shark Control Program hotline on 1800 806 891. ![]()
👉To review our latest Noosa 360 update on the Shark Control Program, visit www.sandybolton.com/shark-nets-and-control-measures-update-july-2025/ and please send your feedback to our office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au
𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐓? 🤔 Our societal norms have shifted. From past intergenerational living, which provided care and affordability 🫂 to a desire for independence which has led to isolation, greater costs and reliance on government, including for housing. Data shows the average household size has shrunk since the mid-1980s from 2.8 to 2.5, which equates to 1.2 million more homes that were needed. How do we create a more caring, connected and sustainable future? 🙏 See my full speech below 👇
𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅 𝐀 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍’𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 🎉🎉It was a big night under the marquee for Pomona Aussie Rules Football Club.'s 50th anniversary 🏈🎉 with legend Billy (670+ games under his belt!) sharing fab stories alongside his special awards 😍 💪 Also brilliant was learning more about the club's history via some awesome photos and seeing the team of the half-century announced 🌟 Congratulations to all for an incredible party and club, here's to the next 50 years!🔥![]()
👉 For more on the Pomona Cooroy Demons, visit www.facebook.com/pomonademons/
𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🎉 We always love opening this show and sharing gratitude to the volunteers, sponsors and supporters who have ensured its continuity for 114 years! 😲 The 'Seasons' theme captured nature 🍂❄️☀️🌻and all were well ‘seasoned’ 🤣 after 2 days of fun including the Honky Tonk Rodeo, Dog Show, and wood cutting demos, and of course Marshall Hamburger! 🏆We also learnt more on fire ants, snakes and our furry/woolly friends. 🐮![]()
👉 If you would love to get involved with the Noosa Country Show Society🎪head to www.noosashowsociety.org.au/ as they are about to start work on next years!
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 🌹Visited Parliament sharing heartwarming, as well heartbreaking, stories of those experiencing homelessness in Brisbane. These wonderful volunteers similar to our Noosa Salvos provide mobile hot drinks ☕ warm smiles, and information to assist where it is needed🤝 with unconditional acceptance. 🌅 ![]()
👉 For more information on Rosies - Friends On The Street, visit rosies.org.au/ ![]()
👉 For the work of the Noosa Coolum Salvos, visit www.salvationarmy.org.au/noosa-coolum/
𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 ‘𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐘’ 🚙 You know I always love visiting our businesses and chatting with ressies ‘streetside’, and the markets are a special treat as I get to do both, as well get ‘prepped’ for some upcoming shopping? 😋 In addition, we heard from Noosa electorate residents on governments proposal for a shark net for Peregian Beach North 🦈 with an overwhelming 95% in opposition. Thank you to all we encountered for your views either for or against (including some not printable! 😀) as even though the sample was small due to the large number of visitors as well time constraints, it was extremely invaluable.![]()
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Following the biggest earthquake in South East Queensland in 50 years 😲the information we had on hand on getting ‘disaster ready’ was snapped up🏡 and as always I can only reiterate that knowledge decreases fears, and is a vital part of keeping everyone safe. 👩🚒 Again, gratitude to all we encountered for a great morning and for making your voices heard! 🗣️![]()
👉 For our latest update on shark nets, visit www.sandybolton.com/shark-nets-and-control-measures-update-july-2025/ ![]()
👉 For information on how to be prepared for a disaster, visit www.getready.qld.gov.au/
𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘'𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 ‘𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏' – 𝟏𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓![]()
An early edition due to the Noosa Show public holiday tomorrow with fab events, displays, rides and entertainment including our very own Marshall Hamburger ❤️ Join me at the official opening and parade to share in the fun! 😍👉www.noosashowsociety.org.au Noosa Country Show ![]()
Other happy news is that Oz’s operation has been a success, and it was heartwarming to witness how our community rallied raising over $50,000. If you want to give him a hug get to the Noosa Come together Festival on 20 & 21 September at the Yacht Club stage ❤️![]()
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👮👮♀️🚓 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 - The launch of high-visibility patrols targeting anti-social behaviour has commenced across the Sunny Coast and Noosa through to after the Christmas holidays, with extra Youth Co-Responder teams also out and about as per recommendations from the former Youth Justice Reform Committee report. This is welcomed especially after car theft last week in our community, and I remind everyone to please lock your cars and homes to ensure we are not seen as easy targets by opportunists from elsewhere, as well here! 😡![]()
🎖️SURF LIFE SAVING BRAVERY MEDALS – Sunshine Beach lifeguard Tommy Cervi and life member Max Pettigrove have been recognised for their courageous efforts during Tropical Cyclone Alfred, when they launched a jet ski into extreme surf in fading light to rescue two teenage swimmers. Congratulations and thank you for your service. 🙏![]()
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🎉🏉NOOSA PIRATES – The undefeated U13 Girls have claimed victory in the Grand Final capping off a perfect season, and the U17 Boys put on a great effort, missing out to Caloundra. This season has been fantastic for the Pirates, who had eight teams in the finals, big congratulations! 👏👏![]()
Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club ![]()
🐯NOOSA TIGERS JUNIORS – congratulations to the U15 Boys Division 2 and U13 Girls Division 2 for taking home the flags. It’s always amazing to see the achievements of our youngsters and is a testament to all players, coaches, families, supporters and volunteers! 👏👏![]()
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🚵E BIKES, SCOOTERS & MOTORBIKES – our advocacy has continued regarding the reckless usage of these devices with the latest updates including on education, age limits, retailers, imports, enforcement and more at www.sandybolton.com/electric-bikes-and-scooters-update-spetember-2025.![]()
📰AUGUST NEWSLETTER – With updates on all the hot topics and happenings, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy!![]()
👉 www.sandybolton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/My-Newsletter-August-2025.pdf ![]()
🐕🦺PTSD FACE-OFF CAMPAIGN – This annual is to raise awareness of the devastating effects of PTSD. Have a beard? Get your friends and colleagues to sponsor you to shave it off in support of our very own PTSD Dogs. The campaign concludes on World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2025. ![]()
👉www.ptsddogs.org.au/face-off/ ![]()
PTSD Dogs Australia ![]()
🥇NOOSA BIOSPHERE AWARDS – Celebrating outstanding contributions to community, sustainability and innovation, these awards recognise our residents and businesses making a difference. If you know someone or a business who you think is deserving of an award, please nominate them before entries close on Sunday 14 September. ![]()
👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX77L7KatVWtzh13piUtw-li6r2p5giCNz6a81L_ygZSne5w/viewform?pli=1![]()
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation ![]()
👩⚖️ELECTORAL BOUNDARY REVIEW – The Queensland Redistribution Commission is seeking public feedback on suggestions received including for Noosa about the redistribution of state electoral boundaries, closing September 22 2025. ![]()
👉 Before submitting, review the proposals at www.redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/public-consultation/suggestions/suggestions-about-the-redistrib... ![]()
👉 Submit online via www.ecq.qld.gov.au/QRCconsultation ![]()
🚨FAKE NEWS ALERT – AI-generated fake news reports have been circulating online claiming that drivers over the age of 60 would be banned from driving on Australian roads from 10pm to 5am. This is blatantly incorrect and underscores the importance of checking official government website to confirm current laws. ![]()
👉 www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/news/2025/false-news-night-driving-ban-over-60s ![]()
🧑🌾PRIMARY INDUSTRIES PROSPER 2025 – The government has released their 25-year plan for the primary industries sector, which will include a series of 5-year regional action plans. ![]()
👉www.dpi.qld.gov.au/news-media/campaigns/prosper2050/deliver/action ![]()
✂️RED TAPE REDUCTION SURVEY – a reminder, the QLD Small Business commissioner wants to hear from small businesses, owners and operators on their experience with red tape. It is vital that our community has their say on this to inform decision making going forward.![]()
👉https://qsbc.qld.gov.au/advocacy/red-tape-examples/. Please forward a copy of your submission to us via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au.![]()
🎣HAVE YOUR SAY ON SPANISH MACKEREL – Submit your feedback on proposed changes to the Spanish mackerel harvest strategy before submissions close on 8 October 2025.![]()
👉 dpi.engagementhub.com.au/east-coast-spanish-mackerel-harvest ![]()
📜CONSULTATIONS REMINDER – Public submissions for the following inquiries are still open. Don’t forget you can subscribe to parliament committees to be notified when submissions open for new bill inquiries and receive other updates via www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Visit-and-learn/Have-Your-Say/Subscribe.![]()
👉State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee – Call for submissions on the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025. Closing 16 September 2025. ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=272 ![]()
👉Primary Industries and Resources Committee – Call for submissions on the Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2025. Closing 16 September. ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=270&id=4549 ![]()
👉State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee – Call for submissions on the Major Sports Facilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Closing 17 September 2025. ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=272&id=4547 ![]()
👉Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee – Call for submissions on the Review of the Crime and Corruption Commission’s Activities. Please note that the committee will not be considering individual complaints about the CCC as part of the Review, with its focus being on systemic concerns. Closing 3 October 2025. ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=171&id=4534 ![]()
👉Primary Industries and Resources Committee – Call for submissions on the Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities in Queensland. Closing 8 October 2025. ![]()
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=270&id=4530 ![]()
𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝟑𝟔𝟎 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: (www.sandybolton.com/noosa360) ![]()
📌ELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS UPDATE![]()
📌MP MEDIA: STATE MATTERS UPDATE – NOOSA TODAY![]()
𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐏 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑: (www.sandybolton.com/newsletters) ![]()
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To finish! My first visit to the Australian Parliament (and Canberra – brrrr! 🥶) I was so impressed by all we encountered, also by what I saw and learnt! Gratitude to Federal Speaker Milton Dick & Deputy Clerk Peter Banson for their warm hospitality and to our own Speaker, Clerk and to fellow MPs from both sides as the ‘learnings” 🧑⚖ were invaluable! PS For anyone who has not had the chance to visit Canberra, Parliament House, or the War Memorial, I have popped in tonight's update some pics taken for you 😍![]()
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Have a great weekend and hopefully see you at the Country Show tomorrow! 🐮🐷🐴 ![]()
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S𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 🙏![]()
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙖 ![]()
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SANDY BOLTON MP
Independent Member for Noosa
Phone 07 5319 3100
Suite CB05 Noosa Civic
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566
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