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In response to resident enquiries, Sandy wrote to the Queensland Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships regarding whether an alternative to the disbanded Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry would be considered. In addition, if the Personal Histories Unit…

In response to resident enquiries regarding the difference between the Federal Government Voice referendum, the Queensland Government Path to Treaty, Truth Telling Inquiry and related matters, we have compiled the following information. After reading, we would appreciate any feedback from…

On 28 November 2024, the Queensland Government introduced and passed legislation to repeal the Path to Treaty Act 2023, effectively discontinuing the First Nations Treaty Institute and the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry. The Bill saw the Government fast-tracking this legislation…

At the regional parliamentary sitting in Cairns earlier this year, State MPs debated the Path to Treaty Bill, available here. This provides legislative framework for a First Nations Treaty Institute. The majority supported, though concerns were raised, including Sandy’s on…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 9th of June 2023: Noosa is one of the most stunning places visually, yet underneath is the real beauty.  Its people, the knowledge…

Path to Treaty is central to the Queensland Government’s commitment to reframing the relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. The Path to Treaty has the ultimate goal of negotiating a treaty or treaties, so we can move forward…

PATH TO TREATY SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN – Join in this conversation as your voice is important. Consultations are taking place across the State with submissions closing December 6. To find out about what this treaty means and it’s role in…

Access to all of Sandy’s Parliamentary speeches and Member profile are available here, and to LIVE Parliamentary Chamber here. Maiden Speech – 8 March 2018 Valedictory Speech 56th Parliament – 15 November 2018 Valedictory Speech – 28 November 2019 Valedictory Speech – 4…

The Estimates process is a crucial one, providing opportunity to find out how public funds are being spent or not spent, whether what communities had sought was being delivered or not, and ultimately, ensure what is passes the ‘pub test’.…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 27th of December 2025: With this my last column for 2024, I thought some updates from the new 58th Parliament and ‘hot topics’ here…