BECKMANS ROAD & SIX MILE CREEK BRIDGE #7 UPDATE MAY 2020
After three years of relentless campaigning, we can confirm that we have secured a total of...
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NETA – EDUCATION AND TRAINING UPDATE MAY 2020
With the closure of CQU due to COVID-19, a submission has been sent to Minister Fentiman requesting a partnership funding agreement between State Government, Noosa Education and Training Alliance (NETA) and Noosa Council for a...
Read MoreBUDGET 2020-21 AND ESTIMATES HEARINGS MAY 2020
As reported previously, this year, in line with the Federal Government and all other States and Territories, our Budget process has been suspended. Instead QLD Treasury will publish a COVID-19 Fiscal and Economic Review...
Read MoreTEEWAH-COOLOOLA WORKING GROUP UPDATE MAY 2020
Due to COVID-19 and the local government elections, the group have not met nor progressed any draft recommendations since their last meeting at the end of 2019. I have discussed with Mayor Clare the future of this group and the...
Read MoreSHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) MAY 2020
Industry has fed into the resumed taskforce on developing a Code of conduct. We are awaiting the outcomes from this, as well the decisions of the new Council surrounding the new Noosa Plan.
Read MoreAFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE MAY 2020
Now that COVID-19 is out of the ‘emergency’ phase, I have contacted Noosa Council and Sunshine Coast Council for updates regarding the reviews that were underway into identified potential sites, including the former House With...
Read MoreCOOROY INTERSECTION UPDATE MAY 2020
As of 15 May 2020, we have not received a response to our letter to Minister Bailey on 27 February 2020 asking for the outcome and recommendations arising from the Department of Transport and Main Roads recent community...
Read MoreCOVID-19 BUSINESS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT SUPPORT MAY 2020
QLD GOVERNMENT ROADMAP TO RECOVERY PLAN www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/covid-19-restrictions/easing FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ROADMAP TO RECOVERY PLAN...
Read MoreFEDERAL BUSHFIRE INQUIRY MAY 2020
A Royal Commission into National Disaster Arrangements was established on 20 February 2020 in response to the extreme bushfire season of 2019-20 which sadly resulted in loss of life, property and wildlife and environmental...
Read MoreDECOMMISSIONED TAFE SITE MAY 2020
Now that the new Council has been elected, we are awaiting their decision on the final purchase arrangements. We will provide further updates as soon as received.
Read MoreFLIGHT PATH UPDATE MAY 2020
The Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) has advised they have completed their report on Airservices Australia’s introduction of new flight paths at the Sunshine Coast and submitted their Investigation into complaints about the...
Read MoreNOOSA RIVER CATCHMENT TESTING UPDATE MAY 2020
The Department of Environment and Science has been working with Noosa Council to undertake testing of the water and surrounding catchment area in response to my request regarding the unresolved recommendations from the Noosa...
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Newsletter April 2020 – Edition #25
With so much to report on this month, where to start? The Easter long weekend was well managed due...
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KOALA HABITAT MAPPING UPDATE APRIL 2020
Recently sub-legislation came through the Innovation, Tourism Development and Environment...
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NOOSA RIVER UPDATE APRIL 2020
A good meeting with our new Maritime Safety Queensland Officer (MSQ), Jake Hennessy, to get an...
Read More5G APRIL 2020
The debate around 5G has increased over the past few months with some of our residents concerned about the potential health effects of radiofrequency radiation (RF) and electromagnetic energy (EME) associated with mobile...
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SCUH TRANSPORT LINK PILOT APRIL 2020
COVID-19 has put a halt to the final operational details with the Sunshine Coast University...
Read MoreDOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE UPDATE APRIL 2020
In March I wrote to Minister Ryan, Minister Farmer and Minister D’Ath with 13 recommendations developed in collaboration with Noosa electorate victims and frontliners to reduce the trauma of domestic violence on victims, their...
Read MoreNOOSA NATIONAL PARK UPDATE APRIL 2020
In February a survey was sent to stakeholders to assess any concerns regarding the Noosa National Park. Given the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is understandable that some may have not had the time to complete. A reminder has...
Read MoreCOMMITTEE PROCESS
Each University term I take on an intern as part of addressing long standing system failures within the Queensland Parliament. Last year, we addressed the inequality in Crossbench and Opposition Resourcing and the methodologies...
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