Following our advocacy prior to, and in the lead up to the Queensland Housing Summit, with the full history on: our STA advocacy here and our advocacy on housing here including previous task forces, the Government finally...
Read MoreFollowing advocacy from our office, we have received the following from the Minister for Housing regarding the need to review the income eligibility for social housing given the cost of rentals for our key industry workers:...
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Budget Week 2023 again held little in surprises, though a couple of deep disappointments for Noosa...
Read MoreA variety of sources have made claims in relation to cost of living increases in QLD that we have been requested to investigate. Below are some of our findings so far that relate to those claims, so they can be considered from...
Read MoreThe Premier spoke in Parliament today on the Government’s Outcomes Report from the Queensland Housing Summit, which was held in October and brought together Government Ministers, representative of local government, construction...
Read MoreThe Queensland Housing Summit, held on Thursday 20 October, was called “to provide an opportunity to explore ways to work together to address challenges and meet the housing needs of Queenslanders”. It was attended by the...
Read MoreFurther to previous updates, and with the State Government calling an urgent Housing Summit, we have made sure to include Short Term Accommodation in our lengthy submission to the Premier in preparation for this Housing Summit....
Read MoreAs part of the QLD Government’s response to supporting QLD families facing homelessness, the Immediate Response funding package has been implemented aiming to help families who are struggling to secure housing. The package...
Read MoreIn response to concerns raised by retirement village residents about the management of insurance within retirement villages, we have received the following information from the Attorney-General’s office. Retirement village...
Read MoreIt was really good to see media picking up on one of my Questions on Notice after years of efforts in this space, including to get the STA taskforce reignited after it stalled. Every bit of advocacy helps with WA Today writing...
Read MoreAfter several delays due to COVID-19 absences and Parliament commitments, April saw our last official Housing Action Group meeting. Following a year of working closely with Noosa Council, Department of Housing, various Community...
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...
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SANDY BOLTON MP
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