In response to concerns raised regarding vegetation clearing along Louis Bazzo Drive and other state roads, we have been advised the following by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR): The purpose of these works is to...
Read MoreFurther to our previous update we have been advised the following from the Deputy Premier & Minister for Local Government & Planning’s office in response to queries regarding state legislation and existing use rights for...
Read MoreWe have received the following response from the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey MP, in response to questions about maintenance costs and other matters related to Kin Kin Rd, below: The Palaszczuk Government...
Read MoreIn response to those who have contacted our office to ask how I intend to vote on a bill before Parliament, and what the various stages of a bill are including the final vote, the following information outlines the process...
Read MoreIn response to constituent enquiries regarding electoral boundary redistributions, we have been provided the following by the Attorney’s General’s office: The Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) is the independent body...
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This month was one of flood recovery, and like so many in our community and elsewhere, I spent any...
Read MoreFollowing Sandy’s Question on Notice during Parliament in May 2021, we have received the following update to our recent inquiries from Minister Hinchliffe’s office regarding short term lets: A meeting of the Industry Reference...
Read MoreIn response to queries put forward to the office, a Question Without Notice was asked of the Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef regarding the ongoing environmental impacts on Cooloola Great Walk, please see...
Read MoreNoosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRS) have informed us on their progress in efforts regarding the trialing of alternative shark control methods in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. At last year’s Marine Species Protection...
Read MoreHaving discussed environmental concerns regarding the proposed camp sites for the Cooloola Great Walk directly with the Minister again last week, it was reiterated that the sites for the proposed camps are still undergoing...
Read MoreIn response to queries from constituents seeking guidance for when tree growth laws impact solar panel efficiency, we have been advised the following from the Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local...
Read MoreThe establishment of a public sex offenders register continues to be a prevalent topic in the Noosa electorate, wider Queensland community and in headlines. In our annual Noosa MP community survey, over 80% of respondents...
Read MoreIn response to queries regarding safety related incidents on Noosa River, we have obtained the following which occurred between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2021. ALL AGENCIES COMBINED Infringement Formal warning TOTAL Speed...
Read MoreFurther to previous updates and following discussions between Sandy and Minister Scanlon, and also her staff, we have been advised the following: Whilst a document listing sites for cabins/safari tents was sent as part of the...
Read MoreA Marine Zone was setup in Noosa in 2009 under Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) legislation to manage certain activities, including limitations on jet ski usage, within the Noosa River and to balance the needs of maritime users...
Read MoreFurther to our previous update on 8 February, we have received a response from the Minister’s office regarding use of the Vegetation Management Act. They advise below in italics: There could never be a permanent declaration...
Read MoreAssistance for individuals: Personal Hardship Assistance and Essential Services Hardship Assistance For information on Personal Hardship Assistance and Essential Services Hardship Assistance, contact the Community Recovery...
Read MoreIn response to concerns regarding increases in home insurance premiums due to changes in government mapping, in association with the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP), we have been provided the following information to...
Read MoreCOVID-19 SUPPORT – 1300 654 687 The QLD government is providing a range of supports for businesses affected by COVID-19 including payroll tax return deferral, land tax relief and retraining for both staff and employers. Business...
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A month of extremes which seems to be becoming the norm?! We had wonderful ceremonies and...
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