In response to combined resident and representative advocacy over many years, recent work undertaken on new poultry welfare standards in Australia is important, as we now have a concrete proposal to ban caged egg production. The...
Read MoreFurther to an announcement regarding investment in the Southern Sunshine Coast public transport network and bus service increases and extensions, we enquired with Transport & Main Roads (TMR) as to whether a similar strategy...
Read MoreAs part of the QLD Government’s response to supporting QLD families facing homelessness, the Immediate Response funding package has been implemented aiming to help families who are struggling to secure housing. The package...
Read MoreWe have received the latest advice from Airservices Australia (AA) regarding the Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Sunshine Coast Airspace Design, in response to resident queries. As part of the PIR, AA have been...
Read MoreDuring a tour of this project, we learnt the following ‘basics’ from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) team: The project aim is to restore the critically endangered rock oyster ecosystem in the Noosa River estuary through the...
Read MoreIn response to further questions of the Department of Transport & Main Roads (TMR), we have been provided with the following responses: Review/report on Kin Kin Road As you are aware, TMR is developing a report to document...
Read MoreFurther to our previous update including the Minister’s response to Sandy’s Question on Notice, available at https://www.sandybolton.com/shark-nets-and-control-measures-update-26-july-2021/, Noosa Main Beach is currently...
Read MoreIn response to queries regarding Pool Certification requirements for B&Bs, the Department has provided the following information which provides information for both shared pools (eg at B&Bs) and non-shared pools: Pool...
Read MoreIn response to questions and concerns raised at a Cootharaba Community Association meeting earlier in the year, the Department of Environment (DES), has provided the following responses. Issue CCA question/request Proposed...
Read MorePath to Treaty is central to the Queensland Government’s commitment to reframing the relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. The Path to Treaty has the ultimate goal of negotiating a treaty or...
Read MoreIn response to resident queries regarding the sourcing of materials for the maintenance works along Kin Kin Rd, the Department of Main Roads & Transport (TMR) have advised the following: TMR’s maintenance contractor...
Read MoreIn response to concerns raised by retirement village residents about the management of insurance within retirement villages, we have received the following information from the Attorney-General’s office. Retirement village...
Read MoreFollowing concerns raised by the community, Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have advised the following: TMR is undertaking a speed limit review of the full length of the 90km/h speed limited section of Louis Bazzo...
Read MoreThe following update regarding the widening works scheduled for Kin Kin Road has been provided by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) which is moving into the 2nd stage of 4 stages: The second stage of works on...
Read MoreIt was really good to see media picking up on one of my Questions on Notice after years of efforts in this space, including to get the STA taskforce reignited after it stalled. Every bit of advocacy helps with WA Today writing...
Read MoreBelow is both our Questions on Notice submitted, as well during the live Hearing, and the responses. To view the full hearing head to: https://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20220803_090013 PREHEARING QUESTIONS ON...
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In amongst Estimate preparations, moving both bed and office ahead of the Parliamentary annex...
Read MoreFurther to our previous update and following ongoing advocacy for improvements to the School Transport Assistance Subsidy Scheme (STAS), we have received the following information from Department of Transport and Main Roads...
Read MoreSome key take outs from the Workforce Shortages Group meeting on 21 July: NOOSA COUNCIL HOUSING STRATEGY UPDATE: Council has endorsed the Draft Housing Strategy which is now open for public feedback, including a survey, until 7...
Read MoreFollowing business enquiries regarding Payroll Tax, in response to our enquiries through the Queensland Treasury we have been advised the following: The Commissioners of all State and Territory Revenue Offices signified their...
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