TEWANTIN TAFE SITE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
Further to our August 2025 update regarding the former Tewantin TAFE site, the NRA Collaborative,...
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DECOMMISSIONED TAFE SITE, FEDERAL COURT NATIVE TITLE CLAIM UPDATE AUGUST 2025
As mentioned in our October 2024 Noosa 360 update, the NRA Collaborative were the successful proponents in the 2021 Expressions of Interest (EOI) period. In response to Sandy’s question during the 2025 Estimates Hearings, the...
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ESTIMATES HEARINGS 2025 SUMMARY – AUGUST 2025
The Estimates process is a crucial one, providing opportunity to find out how public funds are...
Read MoreROYAL COMMISSION INTO VIOLENCE, ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY UPDATE #2 JULY 2025
As mentioned in our Noosa 360 update earlier this month, we requested information from the Minister for Disabilities on when progress reporting will begin on the state-based recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission....
Read MoreINAPPROPRIATE SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN SCHOOLS
With reports of inappropriate social media usage in schools, Sandy asked a Question on Notice in Parliament on 10 June 2025 requesting the Minister for Education advise what is being implemented to protect students and prevent...
Read MoreHOME SCHOOLING CHANGES UPDATE JULY 2025
Sandy has continued her advocacy on behalf of home schooling parents and students, with our last update in May 2024 outlining that a Home School Advisory Group, now known as the Home Education Expert Group, was established to...
Read MoreROYAL COMMISSION INTO VIOLENCE, ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY UPDATE JULY 2025
We have continued to follow up on the implementation of the state government relevant recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission including on the lead up to the 2025/26 State Budget. The following response in italics...
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BUDGET 2025 – 26 SUMMARY
Even though inflation is down from post COVID-19 highs and there is some interest rate relief, as...
Read MoreMCKINNON DRIVE ‘SCHOOL BUS ROUTE’ SIGNAGE MAY 2025
During our 2025 Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for signage along McKinnon Drive to highlight the road as a school bus route. Following Sandy’s advocacy and enquiries, Transport and Main Roads provided...
Read MoreSCHOOL ABSENCES AND PENALTY SYSTEM FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for increased monitoring of school absences, as well increased penalties for both students and parents. Following our enquiries, the Queensland...
Read MoreFEE-FREE TAFE AND OTHER FREE OR SUBSIDISED TRAINING PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 2025
During our recent annual Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents raised the need for increased affordability and accessibility to TAFE and other training programs. Following our enquiries, the Queensland Minister for...
Read MoreSUNSHINE BEACH STATE HIGH SCHOOL – ADVANCED MANUFACTURING UNIT UPDATE DECEMBER 2024
Efforts to secure the Advanced Manufacturing Unit for Sunshine Beach State High School has continued. With a new Government now installed following the 2024 State Election, Sandy has raised the need for funding with the new...
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