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SEPARATION OF POWERS, COURTS, QCAT, QBCC, AND OTHER TRIBUNALS
Many residents contact our office seeking help with legal matters; however, it is important to understand the role of a Member of Parliament (MP) and the separation of powers that exists as part of our government system. One of the most important aspects of our legal...
LAND VALUATIONS & LOCAL GOVERNMENT RATE CALCULATIONS MARCH 2023
The Land Valuation Act 2010 requires that the Valuer-General undertake an annual valuation of all land in a local government area except in unusual circumstances or after consideration of: A market survey report for the local government area which reviews sales of...
OVERSIGHT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
People often ask about how local government fits into the state government legislation that provides its head of powers and who has oversight of them. These questions are usually asked when something goes wrong, or people feel like they have not been listened to. Here...
Latest Updates
NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE APRIL 2026
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has provided further rationale in response to questions (as below) relating to the implementation of the Noosa...
April Newsletter 2026 #89
SC FLIGHT PATHS UPDATE MARCH 2026
In response to the Sunshine Coast Airport Community Aviation Forum (CAF) conveying members’ concerns to Airservices Australia (ASA) following the...
ELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS UPDATE MARCH 2026
Following the Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland, the Queensland Government has agreed, or agreed in principle, to all 28...
TUCHEKOI & TEWANTIN NATIONAL PARKS UPDATE MARCH 2026
Following our February 2025 update regarding management planning for Tuchekoi National Park and Tewantin National Park, we followed up with the...
STATE FACILITATED DEVELOPMENT (SFD) UPDATE MARCH 2026
The Queensland Government has completed its review of the State Facilitated Development (SFD) framework and made amendments through the Planning...
BRUCE HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP LIGHTING UPDATE MARCH 2026
While outside the Noosa Electorate, we have sought information from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the status of...
NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT UPDATE MARCH 2026
Following implementation of the 28-day anchoring limit per financial year on the Noosa River, we took resident requests for a statement of reasons...
March Newsletter 2026 #88
LAND VALUATION OBJECTIONS MARCH 2026
Further to our previous updates regarding Land Valuations, including how they are used in relation to local government rates, there are processes...