After 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...
Read MoreFollowing Sandy’s Question on Notice during Parliament in May 2021, we have received the following update to our recent inquiries from Minister Hinchliffe’s office regarding short term lets: A meeting of the Industry Reference...
Read MoreNoosa Council’s Housing Needs Assessment is now complete and adopted by Council and was updated to this meeting. The full assessment can be accessed at...
Read MoreWith the emergency accommodation situation now stabilized with available rooms on standby, this meeting concentrated on those mid- and long-term solutions that we have been progressing. To have major stakeholders in the same...
Read MoreThe explanation below is in response to questions we continue to receive regarding secondary dwellings. The Queensland Planning Regulation sets out land use definitions that all Councils need to adopt in their planning schemes....
Read MoreSince the last meeting, progress has been made on several fronts including State legislation around secondary dwellings and dual occupancy after my meetings with State Planners. This has resulted in a potential pilot for Noosa,...
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Since the last meeting progress has been made in identifying further challenges and opportunities....
Read MoreService Name Phone Number Website Youturn Youth Services 5442 4277 Home The Salvation Army Supported Accommodation Service Sunshine Coast (Nambour) 5447 1184...
Read MoreThe second meeting of the Housing Action Group, which consists of myself, Mayor Clare, council planning staff and various other stakeholders, resulted in the identification of opportunity with existing sites and also within the...
Read MoreThe review of Council land, as well transfer of identified State land between Departments has been slow. Given the potential impacts of COVID on our existing crisis, it has never been as urgent as part of job creation to...
Read MoreIf you or anyone you know is experiencing homelessness, you can call the Homeless Hotline 24/7 on 1800 474 753. In addition, there is a 24/7 Homeless Hub in Kawana on 0436 941 029 who can also provide emergency assistance....
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SANDY BOLTON MP
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