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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QPWS PLANNED BURN 4 AUGUST 2021- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) have advised that they are conducting planned burn operations within the Great Sandy National Park near Noosa North Shore from today, 4th August 2021 to Friday 6th August 2021, weather permitting, as part of the annual hazard reduction program for parks and forests. As a result, smoke may be seen in the areas of Noosa, Noosa North Shore and Tewantin. Please keep any medications necessary at hand and drive to conditions if visibility is affected by smoke. You can find more information at
parks.des.qld.gov.au
Track and facility closure notices, track and facility upgrade notices and up-to-date camping information for parks and forests around Queensland.
URGENT - NOOSA LOCKDOWN UPDATE #2, AUGUST 2, 2021![]()
Further to my post earlier, there are restrictions that are mandated and enforced, but also urgent requests from the Chief Health Officer (CHO) during the press conferences that don’t form part of the mandated restrictions. Due to the quick transmission of the Delta strain, one of these requests is that if you are unable to wear a mask, please do not leave your house, instead contact 13COVID (1326843) and they will endeavour to provide assistance to avoid you having to go into the community without one. The CHO has urged Queenslanders to understand that the virus only moves with people. If people aren’t moving, the virus can’t move, and they have a better chance to halt the spread and get us out of lockdown as soon as possible. This is serious, and we need everyone to help wherever you can. ![]()
ESSENTIAL VS NON-ESSENTIAL – There is much confusion regarding this and whilst you can read a list of businesses that must close during the lockdown, there are some grey areas. One example is for tradesman coming to your home, and if the work can be delayed for a week, it should be. However, there are times that the work is essential such as a plumbing or electrical problem which can’t be delayed, and these are permitted. You can read more about this at www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/covid-19-restrictions/current ![]()
POLICE – Police have the powers to enforce COVID restriction compliance and are doing so. Please be considerate of our police who are only doing as instructed and would much rather be focusing on other policing matters instead of COVID compliance measures. For anyone concerned about possible COVID breaches, please report to police online via forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SuspiciousActivity ![]()
2021 COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANTS- As previously posted, these one-off payments of $5000 will now be available to businesses across the state that have been impacted by lockdown. To be eligible for this particular grant, a business must have experienced a 30% reduction in turnover, have an annual turnover of $75,000 or more and have a payroll of $10m a year or less. You can find more information at www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/covid19-support-grants ![]()
WORKER SUPPORTS - As posted last night the Australian Government is providing support payments to us and the other 10 LGA's impacted. The COVID-19 Disaster Payment for workers affected by this lockdown means that if you lose 20 hrs or more of work as a result of the lockdown, you will be eligible to receive $750 per week. For those who lose between 8 and 20 hours, $450 will be provided. The application form will be available from Saturday 7 August. The Australian Government's COVID-19 Disaster Payment webpage will be updated with more information once available athttps://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/covid-19-disaster-payment ![]()
ACCOMMODATION – With several enquiries relating to whether people are allowed to be in accommodation here, including short term lets, yes, they are, but still need to follow lock down restrictions. Obviously, that means they can’t arrive during lockdown, but if already here, they can elect to stay, whilst following lock down restrictions, but can also leave to go home. Anyone returning home to a non-lockdown area in QLD, needs to still follow the same lock down restrictions when home. If returning to another state, they need to check with their state health department for any conditions applying to their return.![]()
10KM RADIUS FROM HOME – Although you need to stay within 10km of your home, if possible, you can go further where it is not possible to achieve a permitted purpose within 10kms. This is within the locked down area, defined as the 11 Local Government Areas. One example is groceries, a medical appointment, or a funeral as long as you are following the other rules, such as only 10 in attendance when honouring a loved one. More information is available at www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-... ![]()
QLD COURTHOUSE CLOSURES – Subject to specific exemptions, courthouses and registries in the South East QLD region are closed, this includes Noosa. All appearances in the Magistrates Court will be telephone or video, unless leave is granted by the Magistrate. All QCAT matters today were adjourned and they are reviewing arrangements for hearings scheduled in coming days. Whilst the QCAT building in Brisbane is closed, you can still contact them on 1300 753 228 between 8.30am and 3pm. No jury trials will take place in the Supreme or District Court. If parties apply for a no jury trial, the courts will consider the application, if this impacts you, please seek legal advice.![]()
PFIZER VACCINE- For information regarding the availability of the Pfizer vaccine at QLD Health clinics, please see our earlier post at www.facebook.com/SandyBoltonNoosa/posts/222842709845544 ![]()
CONTACTS- Our updated COVID-19 ‘Go To Sheet’ can be found at www.sandybolton.com/covid-go-to-sheet/ ![]()
Remember, this situation can change rapidly and it’s important to keep up to date and share with those not on FB. For easy reference, please check the new roadmap to easing restrictions at www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/roadmap-to-easing-queenslands-restrictions?_cldee=bm9vc... ![]()
To finish. Yes, a really tough day with the announced extended lockdown until Sunday. Again, I thank all in our community who from reports of our frontliners, were assisting by abiding by directives. I however had reports from residents that some where not, and all I can ask that if you are reading this and did not hold the ‘social contract’ I have spoken about, please do. Regardless of personal viewpoints, we need to get out of lockdown, and the only way we can is work together for our fellow Noosans and our community, and do as you need to do - remember the mantra? 🤛![]()
As always, please call us on 53193100 if the information or links provided do not answer your Q’s, or your situation. And to our businesses and staff, I realise that what is offered may not be enough, so please email me?![]()
Sandy 🙏
www.business.qld.gov.au
Learn about the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants for businesses impacted by the South East Queensland lockdown which commenced 31 July 2021.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 2 AUGUST 2021- LOCKDOWN EXTENDED to 4pm SUNDAY 8 AUGUST for the 11 LGAs including NOOSA. Sorry guys, we know how hard this news is, however check the information and assistance below and call me on 53193100 if your Q’s are not there or in the FAQ link below. 🙏![]()
2021 COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANTS- These one-off payments of $5000 will now be available to businesses across the state that have been impacted by lockdown. To be eligible for this particular grant, a business must have an annual turnover of $75,000 or more and have a payroll of $10m a year or less. You can find more information at www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/covid19-support-grants ![]()
FISHING- In response to multiple queries we can advise that you should only fish if it is necessary for essential food and can do so within a 10km radius from your home. Recreational boating is not permitted during lockdown. ![]()
If you have any other questions regarding the current lockdown, a full list of Q&A’s can be found at www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-... ![]()
PFIZER VACCINE – Australia’s national supply of Pfizer vaccine remains limited, though is expected to increase substantially from October. As such, QLD Health currently needs to prioritise vaccination through their clinics (eg Nambour Hospital, SCUH & Gympie Civic Centre), for people who have a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19 and those who are due for their second dose. Anyone not fitting these groups can make a booking at a participating primary care provider eg GPs, as some also have Pfizer. Priority groups for vaccination clinics are:![]()
• Any person needing a second dose (regardless of vaccine brand) who received their first dose at a Queensland Health vaccination clinic ![]()
• Healthcare workers including students on clinical placement ![]()
• Hotel quarantine workers![]()
• Workers at airports that receive international and domestic flights![]()
• Queensland-based international and interstate aircrew workers![]()
• Border workers![]()
• Residential aged care and disability care workers![]()
• Queensland Police Service workers![]()
• Freight workers who cross domestic borders![]()
• Other workers identified by the Queensland Chief Health Officer.![]()
QLD Health will soon open bookings for October and beyond which is when those registered will receive their invitation to book. Notifications will also be sent to those registered if a booking becomes available sooner. Please note, Astra Zeneca is readily available, and this information applies to Pfizer only. To register for vaccinations please visit www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au/registerforvaccination/ ![]()
As we have seen, the situation can change rapidly, so please make sure to stay updated via www.covid19.qld.gov.au/ ![]()
See you online later tonight.![]()
Sandy 🙏
www.covid19.qld.gov.au
The latest information and advice about COVID-19 for Queenslanders.
MORE LOCKDOWN INFORMATION SUN AUGUST 1. Evening everyone 🙏 As responded on threads, most questions sent through have now been answered at www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-... at the bottom of the page in the FAQ’s , including if your grocery shop or medical appointment is further than 10km, yes you can exceed the 10km! Regarding those NRL games being allowed to proceed, Dr Young gave her reasoning that after reviewing a revised and much stronger COVID-Safe plan than the one originally submitted by the NRL, she determined the relevant matches could proceed in a COVID-Safe manner. As I posted last night, businesses in Noosa and the other 10 LGA’s will be provided with financial assistance from State, however we are still waiting on what that looks like. The Australian Government has added us and the other 10 LGAs in South East Queensland to the list of areas able to access the COVID-19 Disaster Payment for workers affected by this lockdown. This will mean that if you lose 20 hrs or more of work as a result of the lockdown, you will be eligible to receive $750 per week. For those who lose between 8 and 20 hours, $450 will be provided. The application form will be available from Saturday 7 August. The Australian Government's COVID-19 Disaster Payment webpage will be updated with more information once available athttps://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/covid-19-disaster-payment ![]()
Thankyou to everyone who has done an incredible job over the last 24 hours, including our frontliners who have fined those in a minority who are not supporting their fellow Noosans, and charged those whose dangerous behaviour on the North Shore was inexcusable. Lockdown or not, we all have a ‘social contract’ with each other to do the best we can to keep others safe, even if we may not agree with the efforts undertaken by those who have the responsibility to keep us safe. ![]()
And to those writing that myself and all MP’s are complicit in a ‘hoax’ they believe COVID is, and are corrupt as a result? I appreciate and respect all viewpoints, and respond to. However those that are offensive, take no consideration of the viewpoints of other residents, and are utilising their personal belief to disregard measures that may make the difference to a life of a fellow Noosan, or in our world returning to a semblance of what was, and that we miss? That is not cool in any way, and does nothing to assist those who everyday are dealing with the impacts of this situation including our frontliners, workers and businesses, and who ALL need our support. And to those writing/ posting that us ‘pollies’ should take a pay cut during lockdowns. As I have responded previously, more than happy to and had asked this in a QWN during the lockdown in 2020 which can be found on my website www.sandybolton.com ![]()
If I have missed anything, please email me noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au and I will chase tomorrow and come back ? As always, if anyone is struggling in any way, please call me on 53193100.![]()
Again keep up the wonderful efforts everyone. You are deeply appreciated and remember....we WILL get to the other side. Just longer than we had expected when we started out...and those hug credits are piling up! 💞![]()
Sandy 🙏
COVID-19 Disaster Payment - Services Australia
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
A support payment for workers adversely affected by a state public health order.
NOOSA LOCKDOWN UPDATE - As I posted earlier, our three-day lockdown from today 4pm Saturday 31 July 2021 to 4pm Tuesday 3 August 2021, means that we, and the other LGA areas below will be required to stay at home except for essential reasons as below. Yes, it has been incredibly hard since this announcement, with events today here at home including the Enduro halted as they started, weddings and events cancelled, businesses now left with perishables and no trade for the next 3 days and beyond, staff without hours to pay their rents, and hundreds of texts/calls/emails/tags with questions. These included whether visitors should have left before 4pm , what are the exposure sites, and what will be restricted businesses beyond what has already been identified. I have endeavoured to answer where I can, however most will be updated to the website below later tonight, however any visitors still here should remain and lock down. With regards to concerns of incoming visitors today from other areas, our teams went into overtime and were turning around non residents or exempts including those attempting to head to the North Shore. The good news is that there will be support for our businesses impacted through disaster payments, however what that looks like we will not know for a few days. ![]()
Everyone, I know how hard this is. However, we have done this before, and will do again. Mask up, no panic buying please as there is no reason to, and follow directives so we can ensure it is only 3 days versus what has been experienced elsewhere in Oz. We can, and we will 🤛 PS For all other Q’s, not covered below or later tonight, I have requested and will come back once received 🙏![]()
• Lockdown areas are : Brisbane City Council![]()
Logan City Council,Moreton Bay Regional Council,Ipswich City Council,Redland City Council,Sunshine Coast Regional Council,Gold Coast City Council,Noosa Shire Council, Somerset Regional Council,Lockyer Valley Regional Council,Scenic Rim Regional Council.![]()
Anyone who was here or these areas at or after 1am Saturday 31 July 2021 is required to follow the same lockdown rules even if they are no longer in South-East Queensland.![]()
During the lockdown period, you can only leave your residence (which includes temporary accommodation such as a holiday rental) for limited permitted purposes such as: obtaining essential goods or services within 10km, including healthcare![]()
exercise in your local area, attending essential work or school, and childcare for the children of essential workers or vulnerable children![]()
assisting vulnerable persons, obtaining a COVID-19 test or vaccination. Essential work is work that cannot be done from your home, and I am waiting on clarification for our manufacturers.![]()
You should stay within 10km of your home unless for essential reasons.![]()
No visitors are allowed to your residence (excluding volunteers and workers), unless providing support to a vulnerable person.![]()
You can exercise away from your home, within 10km, with your household group and/or one other person not from your household.![]()
Masks - You must wear a face mask at all times when you leave home, including outdoors and for exercise, unless you have a lawful reason not to. You must wear a mask in indoor spaces, such as:![]()
shopping centres and supermarkets, hospitals and aged care facilities, if permitted to visit, indoor workplaces (where safe to wear a mask and you can’t physically distance)![]()
public transport, taxis and rideshare, and waiting places or queues for this transport, and airports and travelling on planes.![]()
Masks do not need to be worn in some circumstances, including children under 12 years, where people have certain medical conditions, and in workplaces where it is not safe to do so. Masks may be removed when sitting down to eat and drink and for employment purposes.![]()
Mask wearing will be required for students, teachers and staff at high schools. Staff at primary schools will also be required to wear masks.![]()
Business![]()
Non-essential businesses are not allowed to operate and clarification on those not already identified are being updated. However cinemas, entertainment and recreation venues, hairdressers, beauty and personal care services, gyms and places of worship will all close. Childcare centres will remain open for children of essential workers. Restaurants and cafes can provide take away or home delivery services only.![]()
Funerals will be limited to 10 people, and weddings will be limited to 10 people, including the celebrant and the couple.![]()
Restrictions on aged care, hospitals, disability care and correctional facilities apply with no personal visitors allowed. Anyone attending these facilities in South East Queensland, including staff, must wear a mask. People will still be able to visit their loved ones who are at end of life.![]()
Fellow Noosans, again I know how hard this is. However as we have done before, let's pull together so we can ensure this lockdown is only 3 days, versus what has been experienced elsewhere in Oz. Over the next 24hrs I will post up any information in response to Q's not answered once the site below is updated.![]()
Sandy 🙏
Restrictions for Impacted Areas – South East Queensland
www.qld.gov.au
From 4pm Saturday 31 July 2021 to 4pm Tuesday 3 August 2021, people in South-East Queensland will be required to stay at home except for essential reasons.
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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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