Newsletter April 2024 – Edition #68
As our community gathered across our beautiful electorate and shire from beach to bush on ANZAC...
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Author: SB Office
CRIME/ YOUTH RECIDIVISM (QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL/ CHAIR’S FOREWORD) UPDATE MAY 2024
Sandy’s advocacy has continued following the tabling of the Interim Report into youth justice reform with 60 recommendations to create greater safety in our communities. As included in our April 2024 Noosa 360 update, this...
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NOOSA HOSPITAL UPDATE MAY 2024
With many residents raising concerns to Sandy and our office that the Noosa Hospital needs...
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NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT UPDATE MAY 2024
Following extensive advocacy for 6 years and community consultation since 2021, Maritime Safety...
Read MoreEXPANSION OF ‘JACK’S LAW’ (HANDHELD KNIFE SCANNERS) TO ASSIST POLICE MAY 2024
In April 2023, the Queensland Parliament passed the Police Powers and Responsibilities (Jack’s Law) Amendment Bill to expand the trial of handheld scanners to detect unlawfully possessed knives beyond the Surfers Paradise...
Read MoreQUEENSLAND COURT TIMEFRAMES APRIL 2024
With community frustration growing around the length of time for court decisions and the Productivity Commission reporting that last year Queensland courts cleared the lowest number of civil cases within 12 months of any...
Read MoreFUEL PRICE MONITORING UPDATE APRIL 2024
Following resident concerns regarding the ongoing excessive variations in fuel prices and other essentials that are contributing to the cost-of-living hardships, Sandy asked the Queensland Premier a Question on Notice (QON) in...
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SHARK NETS ON NOOSA MAIN BEACH – NOOSA MP SURVEY RESULTS APRIL 2024
As an Independent MP, it is important for Sandy to hear directly from Noosa constituents, as she...
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‘NO SMOKING’ SIGNS APRIL 2024
Following concerns from local business owners regarding an increase in smoking and vaping usage...
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MP MEDIA: THE WHOLE NOOSA RIVER STORY – NOOSA TODAY APRIL 2024
The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 12th...
Read MoreTEEWAH COOLOOLA BEACH DRIVER BEHAVIOUR STUDY – UPDATE #2 APRIL 2024
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has commenced a study on beach driving, funded by the Queensland Government’s Motor Accident Insurance Commission, and are seeking participants who have driven on Noosa Northshore,...
Read MoreELECTORAL LAWS AND POLITICAL PARTIES (PRIVATE MEMBER’S MOTION) UPDATE APRIL 2024
Sandy has continued to advocate for electoral law reform. As mentioned in our December 2023 Noosa 360 update, Governments need to act to ensure our privacy is protected, hence why for three years Sandy has raised the issue of...
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CRIME/ YOUTH RECIDIVISM (CHAIR’S DRAFT REPORT RELEASE) UPDATE APRIL 2024
The Youth Justice Reform Parliamentary Select Committee, chaired by Sandy with three Members of...
Read MorePOULTRY WELFARE STANDARDS UPDATE APRIL 2024
Sandy has continued advocacy with the Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries for a quicker transition of the banning of battery caged eggs. As mentioned in our February 2023 Noosa 360 update, the...
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ASSISTANCE FOR OUR TEACHERS, PARENTS & STUDENTS (HOME SCHOOLING CHANGES) UPDATE APRIL 2024
Home schooling Following concerns from many parents who home school their children, including...
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NOOSA MP FUNDED QUICK START/EMERGENCY GRANTS RECIPIENTS APRIL 2024
As mentioned in our November 2023 Noosa 360 update, where Sandy provided funding to Santa’s Classy...
Read MoreTEEWAH COOLOOLA BEACH DRIVER BEHAVIOUR UPDATE APRIL 2024
In response to resident concerns regarding the lack of speed cameras on Teewah Beach, Sandy asked a Question on Notice (QON) to the Queensland Minister for Police. Their full response is below and can be viewed in the official...
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Newsletter March 2024 – Edition #67
This year, we again provided Quick Start Grants to help our local organisations. Thank you to all...
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NOOSA HOSPITAL & GENERAL HEALTH/ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UPDATE MARCH 2024
Sandy’s advocacy has continued for the required lease extensions which is crucial for our hospital...
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FUNDED HOME BIRTHING ON THE SUNSHINE COAST MARCH 2024
The Queensland Government has announced that in the second half of 2024, having a baby at home...
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