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Posted by SB Office | Dec 14, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
The State Government has responded to the report and recommendations of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the operation of Queensland’s toll roads. Read the full media release from the Minister. Palaszczuk Government supports calls...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Dec 14, 2018 | Infrastructure & Planning, Transport and Main Roads
Safety improvement works on the Sunshine Motorway and Emu Mountain Road. TMR update as follows: “TMR would like to advise you of the end of year shutdown for works on the Sunshine Motorway and Emu Mountain Road wide centre...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Dec 12, 2018 | Environment & Animal Protection
TMR has advised the Noosa Electorate office that it has undertaken investigations into koala activity and road kill on the state-controlled McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah, to consider if signage or other mitigation strategies are...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Nov 26, 2018 | Environment & Animal Protection, Fishing and Boating
With the assistance from agencies, departmental staff and Ministers in progressing many issues, it has been invaluable in finding resolution for both individual constituent cases and community concerns. Of note, and as reported...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Nov 22, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
The Minister’s Department has issued the following media release regarding the State Government’s latest initiative to address fuel prices in Queensland. Media Release – Minister for Natural Resources, Mines...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Nov 22, 2018 | Energy & Water
The Queensland Government is helping Queenslanders afford the upfront cost of household battery storage systems by offering interest-free loans and grants. These loans and grants are open to eligible Queensland households and...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Nov 20, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
TMR has identified options to upgrade the intersections of Elm & Myall streets and Elm & Diamond streets in Cooroy in response to long standing concerns on safety and historical congestion. TMR has identified options to...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Nov 13, 2018 | Environment & Animal Protection
The electorate office has been in contact with both QPWS and the Minister for Environment’s Office and received the following information relating to concerns around Turtle Egg laying in the Noosa National Park. Granite...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Nov 5, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
Upcoming bitumen resurfacing work will commence on approximately 2.5 kilometres of Louis Bazzo Drive (Boreen Road), Boreen Point. Works will involve resurfacing the road between Cootharaba Downs Road and Lake Flat Road. The...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Nov 2, 2018 | Recycling & Waste Management
We have received numerous comments and feedback from constituents and have obtained information and responses from CoEx and Departmental staff as follows… Question – Why are we going to be charged at point of...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Nov 1, 2018 | Business & Economy, Environment & Animal Protection
Investors are being enticed to develop three new ecotourism trails in North Queensland and the Sunshine Coast. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones and Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 30, 2018 | Recycling & Waste Management
Each year, approximately 3 billion beverage containers are generated in our state alone and are the second most littered item. So to help us all improve our recycling efforts and keep our beautiful environment litter-free,...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 29, 2018 | Energy & Water, Environment & Animal Protection
The Federal Government is establishing a $5 billion Future Drought Fund that guarantees support against future droughts faced by farmers and communities in rural and regional Australia. The Fund starts with an initial $3.9...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 26, 2018 | Parliament, Bills and Legislation, Parliamentary Committees
Queensland’s Parliamentary Committees have continued to progress the Parliament’s work through inquiries into Bills, public accounts, public works and a range of policy issues. The inquiries have involved committees holding...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 26, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
Question on Notice No. 1257 Asked on 19 September 2018 MS S BOLTON ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND MINISTER FOR CORRECTIVE SERVICES (HON M RYAN QUESTION: Will the Minister advise what investigations are underway into the use of...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 26, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
The committee tabled its Report No. 10, 56th Parliament, Inquiry into the operations of toll roads in Queensland on 13 September 2018. The Government has three months to respond to the report’s recommendations (if any). Read the...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 25, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
Vehicle lift modification laws will be changed in Queensland to create greater consistency for 4WD motorists. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the changes would be in place from 26 October 2018, following the...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Oct 12, 2018 | Business & Economy, Infrastructure & Planning, Innovation & Digital Technology
The Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) has lodged a submission with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to initiate a Cable Protection Zone offshore from the Sunshine Coast. The project would provide a higher...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Sep 26, 2018 | Transport and Main Roads
The investigation by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has been completed and we can provide the following information from the Minister: Vegetation maintenance along Louis Bazzo Drive TMR undertakes mowing along...
Read MorePosted by SB Office | Sep 25, 2018 | Environment & Animal Protection
The Minister’s Department has provided below some information about the revocation of national park for road in Tewantin National Park: (i) Proposed revocation of parts of Tewantin National Park, about 4 kilometres west of...
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