MP WEEKLY UPDATE 26 FEB 2021
There is nothing quite like arriving back after a week in Parliament. And there is definitely no place like home!🥰#lovenoosa
COVID-19 UPDATE- From 1am Saturday 27 February, Greater Melbourne will no longer be declared a hotspot. Yes, I heard those claps!👏👏 In addition, if you are travelling from anywhere in Victoria you will no longer need to complete a border declaration pass.
Also a reminder as posted recently, there are changes to travel restrictions for anyone from NZ, essentially all must now quarantine. More information at www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/border-closing
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS – for more information on the phased rollout, eligibility and expected timeframes visit covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility or www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/covid...
PARLIAMENT – Much work, heart and soul go into what we do to ensure that the expectations that you have of government, and where these may not be met, is heard loud and clear. You can find all speeches on our website www.sandybolton.com and this week’s are below:
• Estimates Reply Speech – tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20210224_113137
• Estimates Process, Referral to Committee of the Legislative Assembly – tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20210224_174229
COASTAL HAZARDS ADAPTATION PLAN - Although this is Council realm, a quick reminder that you can now submit feedback for this until 8th March via yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au/coastal-hazards-adaptation-plan
GRANTS – with a number available currently, please see links below
• COMMUNITY ROAD SAFETY GRANTS www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/road-safety/community-road-safety-grants
• WATER FUTURE PROGRAM COMMUNITY GRANTS www.seqwater.com.au/
• COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND - Round 108 www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants
• COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/industry/infrastructure/social-infrastructure/community-infrastru...
• TRUTH HEALING & RECONCILITATION GRANTS csyw.smartygrants.com.au/THRT202021
• INVESTING IN WOMEN GRANTS Investing in Queensland women grants | Department of Justice and Attorney-General
• INDIVIDUALS FUND www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/funding/individuals/fund
Search available QLD Government grants at any time at www.grants.services.qld.gov.au/#/
REMINDERS!!
QLD TRAINING AWARDS – your chance to nominate top achievers across 14 categories. More information at desbt.qld.gov.au/training/qta
MINISTER SMALL BUSINESS ROADSHOW - The Sunshine Coast session is scheduled for the 2nd of March at the Caloundra Event Centre. For more information and to register, visit www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-assistance/events/events/default/desbt/small-bus...
NOOSA 360 – This is part of our website where we post updates on topics that are of concern to you. Recently these included Noosa National Park Car Park, Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (AFAD). Head to www.sandybolton.com/noosa360/ and use the search bar to navigate. If you cannot find what you need just call our office on 53193100 or email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au.
To finish. A big week and over the weekend I will do separate posts on some of these, including that an inequity identified some 30 years ago regarding cross benchers has been finally addressed. This with the handing down of a decision in response to our PMM by the Independent Remuneration Tribunal that we shall get Parliamentary staff. For this MP, a ‘point fiver’ is instrumental. In both the increased level of holding government to account, and depth of wrinkles from the all-nighters!! 😂😂 This is just one of a couple more in efforts to effect systemic change that will ultimately address other inequalities and needed equity that you bring forward as part of frustrations.
Talking of? Yes, I know we have all been frustrated lately by Telstra services dropping in and out. The upgrades in most areas are now completed; however Noosa Heads may still experience some difficulties until 15th March. In amongst the 4G outage, Facebook conundrum and this, did I manage to turn the smoke pouring from my ears into signals? I wish! 😊
Happy weekend everyone, and my apologies if I did not get back to some FB ‘tags’ whilst in Chamber. Please, if important or urgent, always call my office on 53193100 or email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au so Lisa or Zac can respond promptly, and our CRM systems can capture! 👍
Sandy 🙏
PS. Did I say how much I love our home/community/electorate/shire/you guys? I did, however, its Friday so am allowed to duplicate!! 🤛💝
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For individual artists and cultural workers to participate in transformational professional and career development opportunitiesLEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY ESTIMATES REPLY SPEECH 2020/21- An opportunity via our Committee report to raise again the issue of a process that is inequitable and could be more efficient. As well to thank our frontliners who are impacted by the decisions made at Budget time. Have you ever watched an Estimates Hearing? If not, grab a coffee or something colder, and visit tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20201214_090027 #YourVoice #PeoplesHouse #57thParliament #estimates20/21
MP FUNDING PROGRAMS 2021- With a new year, and what appears no further need from our organisations for Covid related assistance, we can get back to normal with our Community Connect and Seeds for Change Programs.🤛
Open to our community organisations and sporting clubs within the Noosa Electorate, grants of up to $1000 are available to assist with delivering programs or projects that may not be accommodated in other funding and grants streams.
This year the Seeds for Change Program is available for P&C’S, with up to $500 available for projects that drive positive change in our community through innovating solutions in and ‘outside the box.’👍
For more information, please visit below or call the office on 5319 3100. Applications close on 26 March 2021, so be quick with your submission! #mpgrants #creatingchange #communityconnect www.sandybolton.com/mp-funding-partnerships/
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MP FUNDING Since 2017, we have delivered funding grants in collaboration with our community and frontliners to develop solutions, build sustainable models and address Noosa specific concerns. These gr...URGENT BORDER UPDATE 24 FEB 2021- Due to the emerging COVID-19 cluster in New Zealand, the Chief Health Officer has announced that from 6pm tonight all ‘green flights’ coming into Queensland from New Zealand will stop immediately and travellers will need to complete quarantine.
Anyone who has been in in New Zealand since 21 February 2021 is being urged to get tested and self-isolate until you receive your results. You can find testing clinics at www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing
To keep updated on all things COVID-19, regular updates can be found at www.covid19.qld.gov.au/
Testing and fever clinics — coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Read about the coronavirus (COVID-19) testing process, eligibility and find your nearest COVID-19 testing clinic.MEDIA ABC Sunshine Coast - It has been deeply disappointing that yet again careless driving has led to a beach rollover. However, the actions of a few should not warrant a blanket response impacting all, instead targeting offenders should be priority. Accountability, responsibility and consequences are the theme for 2021, and part of is the needed integrated systems between QPS and QPWS to quickly identify and manage these offenders, which requires those mobile ‘black spots’ to be addressed. #enoughisenough #roadsafety #nomoreexcuses
www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-15/teewah-beach-crash-reignites-call-for-driving-changes/13155254
Teenagers' LandCruiser rollover on notorious Teewah Beach spark calls for possible beach driving ban
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Is putting a ban on young drivers going to stop dangerous crashes on this popular beach after a spate of tragedies?