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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...
COUNCIL, STATE, FEDERAL – THE 3 LEVELS OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
Each level of government provides different services to Australians. The below table is an example of each level’s responsibilities to assist residents, although at times there can be an overlap in responsibilities between governments. Federal Government State...
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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ELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS UPDATE SPETEMBER 2025
Our advocacy has continued regarding reckless electric bike, scooter and illegal motorbike usage with the latest updates below, including recent...
MP MEDIA: STATE MATTERS UPDATE – NOOSA TODAY SEPTEMBER 2025
The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 7th of September 2025. The demonstrations across...
CORNER OF GOODCHAP STREET & EUMUNDI NOOSA ROAD UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2025
As mentioned in our August 2025 Noosa 360 update, we requested a progress update from state government regarding that the process to transfer the...
PROPOSED CLOSURE OF NOOSA DENTAL CLINIC UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2025
As mentioned in our July 2025 Noosa 360 update, the Minister for Health advised the closure of the Noosa Dental Clinic was being considered, with...
BURGESS CREEK UPDATE STEPMBER 2025
Sandy met with Unitywater to discuss a number of items including that if the Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management Plan (ICMP) identities...
KIN KIN QUARRY EPBC APPLICATION/ REFERRAL TO CLEAR KOALA HABITAT UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2025
As reported in July 2025, a delegate of the Federal Minister for Environment and Water has determined that the Kin Kin Quarry’s EPBC application is...
CORNER OF GOODCHAP STREET & EUMUNDI NOOSA ROAD AUGUST 2025
In response to community concerns raised regarding Noosa Shire Council (NSC) not being able to apply local laws on the current Transport and Main...
NOOSA’S WATER SUPPLY & CONSUMPTION UPDATE AUGUST 2025
With potential increases in population and visitations leading up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, its important Noosa’s water...
ALL ABILITIES TOILET FOR GYMPIE TERRACE AUGUST 2025
During her budget reply speech, Sandy highlighted that Noosa Council is receiving funding an all-abilities toilet facility for Gympie Terrace. After...
POULTRY WELFARE STANDARDS UPDATE AUGUST 2025
Our advocacy has continued for an earlier transition from battery caged eggs to cage-free systems. With a new state government after the October...