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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...
COUNCIL, STATE, FEDERAL – THE 3 LEVELS OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
Each level of government provides different services to Australians. The below table is an example of each level’s responsibilities to assist residents, although at times there can be an overlap in responsibilities between governments. Federal Government State...
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...
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NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT UPDATE JANUARY 2026
The final stage of the Noosa River Management Plan commenced on 1 January 2026, introducing a 28-day anchoring limit across the entire river system....
PLAY ON!, SWIMSTART AND LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAMS JANUARY 2026
In response to resident concerns about being unable to use the Queensland Government’s Play On! sports vouchers for swimming lessons, and with the...
ALLOCATION OF RECREATIONAL BOAT REGISTRATION FEES JANUARY 2026
In response to community enquiries regarding the allocation of revenue generated through vessel and boat registrations, we sought clarification from...
HOUSING UPDATE DECEMBER 2025
Our advocacy continues for any avenue to address genuine affordable housing, as well as additional emergency and transitional accommodation for our...
December Newsletter 2025 #86
COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN (TEEWAH) UPDATE DECEMBER 2025
Our advocacy on the management of visitation to the Teewah–Noosa North Shore beaches has continued on behalf of Noosa residents and stakeholders. In...
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OPERA HOUSE YABBY NETS NOVEMBER 2025
With concerns raised by constituents about the use of opera house yabby traps in Queensland waters, and their impacts on air-breathing aquatic...
WILDLIFE WARNING SIGNS 2025
As part of our ongoing efforts to reduce wildlife strikes in Noosa which included commissioning and funding a report Noosa MP study, Noosa...
ELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025
Following a Queensland Police Service (QPS) audit at our local public high schools, which revealed the vast majority of e-bikes and e-scooters were...