Noosa 360

Funding and Traineeships Catching up with recent recipients of our Noosa MP grants including Rise & Thrive, Noosa Landcare, Noosa FM, and Patches of Cooroy was both a joy and educational! We learnt of intensive trauma intervention, prevention, and recovery…

The Estimate Hearings follow the presentation of the Queensland 2024 Budget and gives an opportunity for State Members of Parliament (MPs) to ‘drill’ down into the details on how funds are being spent, or not spent. As mentioned in our…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 6th of July: Well, I had hoped to stick to my promise last time of focusing on the Budget this edition, however again with…

TO START! NOOSA MP QLD DAY AWARDS The J was packed full of laughter, love and cheers of delight as 150 residents gathered to honour 57 incredible volunteers at the Noosa MP Queensland Day Awards on the 6th of June.…

Queenslanders have endured ongoing financial and emotional hardship since the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes increases in domestic violence and mental health issues and a housing crisis. In addition, high inflations, with this budget addressing cost of living pressures through electricity…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 7th of June 2024: We are halfway through the year, and with so much to share, this month it is another ‘speed dating’ column…

To access the photos from the event, please visit here. Order of ceremony is alphabetical as per organisation. Chris & Kristy Paterson from Bamboo Projects Bamboo Projects is a local registered charity founded and led by husband-and-wife team, Kristy and…

It’s time to get ready! A little earlier than we would have liked getting ‘Team Noosa’ ready for the election in October, however with so many messaging and calling, there was little choice! As the only independent State Member of…

Sandy opposed the Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation Amendment) Bill 2024 (HAAPOLA), which passed on 16 April 2024, as there were elements that are deeply concerning through lack of clarity. In addition, it created the capacity for…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 10th of May 2024: With so much happening and some great progress, grab a ‘cuppa’ as this is a big ‘share’!! Democracy and Trust…

The following information was obtained from the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works to assist understanding of how these are regulated in Queensland, and the current difficulties relating to allowing tiny homes to be established on properties…

As mentioned in our March 2024 Noosa 360 update, Sandy met with our local Rural Fire Brigade (now known as the Rural Fire Service) representatives on their concerns regarding the Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. The Bill…

As our community gathered across our beautiful electorate and shire from beach to bush on ANZAC Day, we were filled with deep respect, love and appreciation for those who have defended, and continue to defend our nation with courage beyond…

This year, we again provided Quick Start Grants to help our local organisations. Thank you to all who applied, with more than we have ever had! Our volunteers are vital to our community, providing essential services, supports and activities that…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 16th of March 2024: Consultations, or getting your views on government proposals, projects or provisions, take many forms. On multiple occasions I have called…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 16th of February 2024: Prior to last week’s travels with my parliamentary Youth Justice Reform Select Committee, Shoey and I did a ‘roady’ to…

Sandy’s advocacy has continued on the unified crossbench statement made on 23 May 2023, which called for a number of commitments from the Queensland Government regarding the Olympics including the scrapping of the Gabba rebuild. The Queensland Government has now…

Wow, what a month! Between travelling across Queensland with my Youth Justice Reform Committee, the first sitting of Parliament, and the endless early ruckussing/campaigning/politicking by parties in readiness for the State Election in October, there has never been a dull…

Thank you to all Noosans who had their say regarding priorities for ongoing advocacy going forward this year. A total of 333 responses were recorded for the 2023/24 Noosa MP survey, with 30 responses invalid for the purpose of this…

As mentioned in our June 2023 Noosa 360 update, concerns were expressed by residents that clothing optional beaches attract predators and increased lewd behaviour. Following this our office commissioned the Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service to find statistics from…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 22nd of January 2024: Welcome to 2024, and hasn’t it started fabulously in all ways in true Noosa style with headlines and plenty of…

Happy New Year fellow Noosans! To say the festive season so far has been ‘full’ in all ways is an understatement! Locally, from the volume of visitors to hearts overflowing from the kindness and caring shown to each other, there…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 15th of December 2023: Christmas is a wonderful gift! Gratefully, I get to move beyond the standard column of the many serious matters that…

The Youth Justice Reform Select Committee which Sandy chairs has identified its priority areas for consultation at regional hearings to be held in February 2024. The committee has heard from a wide range of experts, practitioners and government officials over…

As mentioned in September 2023 Noosa 360 update, the lack of a plan, the demolition and ensuing displacement of residents and students by redeveloping the Gabba, and inequities being experienced, led to Sandy and her fellow Crossbench MPs to releasing…