Hearing what our representatives have to report on behalf of their businesses whether via Chambers of Commerce or Business Associations is so important. As part of Sandy’s latest update to the roundtable, she relayed the following:
SEQ REGIONAL PLAN
www.sandybolton.com/draft-southeast-queensland-regional-plan-update-october-2023
CRIME
www.sandybolton.com/crime-youth-recidivism-update-october-2023
COOLOOLA GREAT WALK ECO PROJECT
MADE IN QUEENSLAND GRANTS
Now open to assist small and medium sized manufacturers to increase international competitiveness, productivity and innovation, and to generate high-skilled jobs for the future. Applications close 11 December with more at www.rdmw.qld.gov.au/manufacturing/manufacturing-assistance-programs/made-in-queensland
PAYROLL TAX DOCTORS
www.sandybolton.com/gp-payroll-tax-update-september-2023
LAND VALUATIONS/ LAND TAX
www.sandybolton.com/land-valuations-land-tax-update-september-2023
KIN KIN QUARRY
NOOSA RIVER
www.sandybolton.com/noosa-river-speed-changes-september-2023
FIRE SEASON
With this season especially dangerous for fire, and our first one already at Kin Kin, it is imperative NOW to get ourselves, homes and businesses ready. This includes subscribing for alerts at www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents and preparing an evacuation pack with medications, as well provisions for our furry family such as travel cages, with information available at www.getready.qld.gov.au. In addition, have Noosa Council’s Disaster Dashboard handy on your computer desktop and phone, which has emergency warnings and updates at http://disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au.
If you have any new neighbours, please share this information as many are unfamiliar with living in heavily treed areas and check with elderly living nearby to see that they have a plan in place.
STAs
www.sandybolton.com/short-term-accommodation-sta-update-september-2023
Sandy has also written to the Minister to ensure that State Government engages with Noosa Council, so they do not overlap with the registration system we have here. We have also advocated that Government should consult broadly with residents and include funding support for Councils that run STA schemes.
SHARK NETS
www.sandybolton.com/shark-nets-and-control-measures-update-october-2023
MOBILE OFFICES
Sandy updated the roundtable on feedback from our mobile offices in the Noosaville Industrial areas, Noosa Junction, Tewantin Harbour, Hilton Terrace, Pomona and Cooran as well Helitak successful export of $3 million worth of Noosa product!
Standard Reminders
QLD SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER
Provides dispute assistance and mediation for small businesses. Although they cannot arbitrate matters, make rulings, give directions or issue orders, they will work with you in good faith to help you explore your options and find an informal resolution to your dispute. Contact can be made via 1300 312 344 with further information at www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-assistance/qsbc.
SMALL BUSINESSES SEEKING SUPPORT
Small Business Hotline at 1300 654 687 or you can email the Department of Small Business and Training with further information at www.business.qld.gov.au.
SMALL BUSINESS NEWSLETTER
There is a small business and training department newsletter that you can be subscribe to. This will notify you of new educational webinars and other resources as they become available. Further information is available at www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/small-business/connect.
FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE
Our office posts on Facebook all the new grants that have opened and other news that has been notified through the week. We are also now using LinkedIn to notify Noosa businesses when new grants are open.
ARE YOU A BUSINESS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH STATE GOVERNMENT?
Please feel free to contact our office anytime on 5319 3100 or via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au. Keep up to date on our latest efforts by subscribing to our email newsletter at www.sandybolton.com/newsletters. This will also ensure you receive Noosa State Electorate specific surveys. We also have information and updates on many local matters available at www.sandybolton.com/noosa360.