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2 days ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐๐Ž๐Ž๐’๐€ ๐‡๐Ž๐’๐๐ˆ๐“๐€๐‹ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ It was good to catch up with the CEO of Noosa Hospital Karl after meeting with the Minister for Health to get an update on the barriers to the permanent expansion of the Emergency/Casualty Department from the current โ€˜transportablesโ€™. With Ramsay Health appealing Noosa Councilโ€™s decision to reject their application to utilise a property adjacent to the hospital in order to move the renal and oncology operations to facilitate the needed expansion, this has become complex. We are continuing to advocate regarding negotiations on the hospital lease, and may some good news emanate as I have had quite enough of the slow processes and complexities/rationales touted, as we need this expansion for our community. ๐Ÿ‘‰Previous updates are available at www.sandybolton.com/?s=Noosa+Hospital ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐Œ๐ ๐’๐๐„๐„๐‚๐‡ ๐Ÿ™โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ™โ€โ™€๏ธ๐•๐ˆ๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Œ๐’ ๐Ž๐… ๐‚๐‘๐ˆ๐Œ๐„ ๐Ÿ’œ Opposing my previous Legal Affairs and Safety Committee's report ๐Ÿ“„ was not in relation to the many good recommendations, it was in everything it failed to do. As I said in my Statement of Reservation, this inquiry has been one of 'monumental failings, shortfalls and shortcomings' and is not acceptable. Regardless of a request to the Committee of the Legislative Assembly for an extended timeframe who said it was not their responsibility, and another to the Leader of the House ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš–๏ธ, who did not respond, and a Motion without Notice I did in Chamber to debate our tabled request for an extension of time, that was not supported by government was deeply disturbing, especially as no reason was given. Why the rush, especially as this was so important?๐Ÿค”Separately, the Youth Justice Reform Committee (YJRC), which I am chairing, is hearing exactly the same things from submitters and witnesses as we did back then ๐Ÿ’ฌ. These failings had been known about for many years, for example, that restorative justice has not been consistently rolled out nor inappropriately applied. May the recommendations from the YJRC be committed to from both side of Parliament, to see an end to the contributors of crime, including the politicking and partisan stances that do not secure the bipartisan agreements which are needed to address complex, expensive and multiple term solutions ๐Ÿ™ ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐’๐”๐‘๐…๐„๐‘๐’ ๐Ÿ’ ๐‚๐‹๐ˆ๐Œ๐€๐“๐„ ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒžFab to meet up with Coco from the not for profit Surfers for Climate, who advocate and focus on community-based renewables initiatives, as well have programs for tradies ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™‚๏ธ along our coastlines to learn about sustainable construction. With Zero Emissions Noosa working to increase our community batteries, I look forward to connecting these two NFPโ€™s who have the same goals!๐Ÿ™ ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐’๐€๐๐ƒ๐˜'๐’ ๐–๐„๐„๐Š๐‹๐˜ '๐–๐‘๐€๐" โ€“ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐€๐‘๐‚๐‡ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’Golly gosh, can someone turn the rain off? Having just come home from Parliament, that I needed my โ€˜galoshesโ€™ to get from the car to the house brought back memories from the floods, and we definitely donโ€™t want to go there again so soon! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿ’ฐ COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND RECIPIENTS ROUND 119 Congratulations ๐Ÿ˜Š to Noosa District Softball Association, Noosa Integrated Catchment Association, Noosa Photographic Society, Noosa Tennis Club, Noosa Croquet Club, The Noosa Long Weekend and the RSPCA Noosa ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘. They are collectively receiving $212,384.04 from the Dpt of Justice to do even more awesome work for our community!๐Ÿ‘‰The next round is a โ€˜superโ€™ one, with $100,000 grants available, open until 30 April for not-for-profits to purchase items such as vehicles ๐Ÿšš and sporting equipment ๐Ÿˆ, be used for building upgrades, specialised training and more. Head to www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland๐Ÿ’ฌ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN TEWANTIN - Could you donate 1 hour a fortnight to visit with one of our matriarchs or patriarchs who are socially isolated in our aged care homes? โค QLD Community Care Network are searching for beautiful, caring volunteers who would like to participate in their social wellbeing program for our seniors which is so needed ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ‘‰If you are interested, contact Suzanne at QCCN for more details on how to apply - suzanne@qccn.org.au - or visit their website, www.qccn.org.au ๐Ÿ–TEEWAH COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA MANAGEMENT UPDATE โ€“ We have continued our advocacy on the issues impacting Cooloola and the Noosa North Shore including for the release of the overdue recommendations that emanated from the Sustainable Visitor Capacity Management study. The response to my Question on Notice (QON) in Parliament requesting information when these recommendations will be released indicated early 2024, so it must be imminent, finally! ๐Ÿ‘‰More information is available on our Noosa 360 update at www.sandybolton.com/teewah-beach-driver-behaviour-cooloola-recreation-area-management-turtle-hatc... ๐Ÿ‘ญFUNDED IVF โ€“ the QLD Government has announced they will publicly fund reproduction treatments such as IVF, for people experiencing complex medical conditions like cancer.๐Ÿ‘‰Further information is available on their media release at statements.qld.gov.au/statements/99830 Queensland Health๐Ÿ˜ทFREE MENINGOCOCCAL B VACCINATION โ€“ By the end of march, this program will be available for eligible QLD infants, children and adolescents. ๐Ÿ‘‰More information is available at www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/immunisation/men... ๐Ÿ’œYOUTH JUSTICE REFORM UPDATE โ€“ work as the Chair of the Youth Justice Committee has continued including drafting the interim report with recommendations which is due to be tabled now on Friday 12 April 2024. ๐Ÿ‘‰Our latest Noosa 360 update regarding is available at www.sandybolton.com/crime-youth-recidivism-update-march-2024.๐Ÿ‘‰We also have new update regarding police recruitments, pursuits and more at www.sandybolton.com/police-recruitment-pursuits-and-general-update-march-2024 ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS SAFETY UPDATE โ€“ we have received a response regarding how the recently passed reforms will be applied to youth, so please let your youngsters know!๐Ÿ‘‰Read further on our Noosa 360 update at www.sandybolton.com/electric-bikes-and-scooters-update-march-2024 Transport and Main Roads Queensland๐ŸŒŸOLYMPICS LEGACY UPDATE โ€“ as posted earlier this week, following advocacy the QLD Government announced the Gabba rebuild will not proceed.๐Ÿ‘‰Further information is available on our Noosa 360 update at www.sandybolton.com/brisbane-2032-olympics-paralympic-games-legacy-update-march-2024 ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธCALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ON SENTENCING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE OFFENCES ๐Ÿ’ฌThe QLD Sentencing Advisory Council are asking the community if they think current sentencing for rape and sexual assault reflects the seriousness of this offending or should change. This consultation paper closes 22 April.๐Ÿ‘‰Further information is available at www.sentencingcouncil.qld.gov.au/projects/sentencing-sexual-and-domestic-violence/sentencing-sexu... ๐Ÿ’ธCOMMUNITIES INNOVATION FUND โ€“ applications are now open until 22 April for community-led solutions for better social connections, community cohesion and jobs participation.๐Ÿ‘‰More information can be found at www.dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/our-work/community-support/communities-2032/communities-innovation-fund-... Thriving Communities Qld๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘งGROWING FUTURE TOURISM FUND โ€“ expressions of interest are now open for eligible Queensland tourism operators, not-for-profit organisations and local governments to deliver new and enhanced tourism infrastructure or experiences.๐Ÿ‘‰More information is available at www.dts.qld.gov.au/tourism/funds/growing-future-tourism ๐ŸŽ—HARMONY DAY AND HARMONY WEEK 2024 โ€“ is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. ๐Ÿ‘‰To find out how you can become involved next year, head to www.harmony.gov.au ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸซPREMIER'S CODING CHALLENGE โ€“ entries are open until 2 September for all QLD students in Years 3โ€“10 to develop an innovative digital solution to help make their school a better place to teach, learn and play.๐Ÿ‘‰Further information is available at education.qld.gov.au/about-us/events-awards/awards-competitions/premiers-coding-challenge ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆQLD VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2024 โ€“ a reminder nominations are open until 31 March to highlight the incredible contribution of Noosa volunteers ๐Ÿ– and the immense impact they make on individuals, the communities and broader Queensland. ๐Ÿ‘‰Further information can be found at volunteeringqld.org.au/initiatives/queensland-volunteering-awards Volunteering Queensland๐Ÿ’ฌBILL/ INQUIRY CONSULTATIONS โ€“ public submissions for the following Queensland Parliament Committee inquiries are now open. Donโ€™t forget you can subscribe to parliament committees to be notified when submissions open for new bill inquiries and receive other updates via www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Visit-and-learn/Have-Your-Say/Subscribe๐Ÿ‘‰ Education, Employment, Training and Skills Committee โ€“ Education (General Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 closing 25 March โ€“ www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=251&id=4389 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Cost of Living and Economics Committee โ€“ Inquiry into the Report on Strategic Review of the Queensland Audit Office closing 1 May โ€“ www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=233&id=4379 โ›ˆREMEMBER TO BE PREPARED โ€“ we always need to be vigilant regarding fire, as well should any flooding occur. Driving into floodwater is the number one cause of flood related deaths in QLD. These deaths are preventable ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘‰Please see the resources at www.getready.qld.gov.au ๐Ÿ‘‰In addition, a reminder in March 2023 resulting from our advocacy for real time flood data to be available to residents, the Minister for Transport & Main Roads advised that flood monitoring equipment has been installed in the Noosa Electorate in several locations. Further on this including exact locations are available at www.sandybolton.com/real-time-flooding-alerts-march-2023. ๐Ÿ‘‰Regarding fire risk ๐Ÿ”ฅ, Noosa Council released their new Emergency Action Guide which can be viewed at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/downloads/file/2611/noosa-council-emergency-action-guide. There are more important links on the bottom of our Noosa 360 update at www.sandybolton.com/fire-bans-permits-november-2023 ๐Ÿ‘‰Also have Noosa Councilโ€™s Disaster Dashboard at disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au handy!๐‘๐„๐‚๐„๐๐“ ๐๐Ž๐Ž๐’๐€ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐’: (www.sandybolton.com/noosa360) ๐Ÿ“ŒCRIME/ YOUTH RECIDIVISM UPDATE MARCH 2024๐Ÿ“ŒPOLICE RECRUITMENT, PURSUITS AND GENERAL UPDATE MARCH 2024๐Ÿ“ŒRURAL FIRE BRIGADE STRUCTURE CHANGES (DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2024) MARCH 2024๐Ÿ“ŒELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS UPDATE MARCH 2024๐Ÿ“ŒBRISBANE 2032 OLYMPICS & PARALYMPIC GAMES LEGACY UPDATE MARCH 2024๐Ÿ“ŒMP MEDIA: SOCIAL MEDIA ECHO CHAMBERS โ€“ NOOSA TODAY MARCH 2024๐Ÿ“ŒMP MEDIA: SHOULD WE CONSULT ON CONSULTATIONS? โ€“ NOOSA TODAY #2 MARCH 2024๐Ÿ“ŒTEEWAH BEACH DRIVER BEHAVIOUR/ COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA MANAGEMENT/ TURTLE HATCHLINGS UPDATE MARCH 2024๐’๐€๐๐ƒ๐˜ ๐๐Ž๐‹๐“๐Ž๐ ๐Œ๐ ๐๐„๐–๐’๐‹๐„๐“๐“๐„๐‘: (www.sandybolton.com/newsletters) ๐Ÿ“ŒTo avoid missing out on important updates, subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter via email at the link above.๐Ÿ“ŒThis will also ensure you are advised when Noosa MP specific surveys are held.๐Ÿ“ŒPaper copies can be picked up from our office at Noosa Civic at the start of every month or posted via โ€˜snail mailโ€™ by calling our office on 53193100.๐Ÿ“ŒLatest newsletter: www.sandybolton.com/newsletter-february-2023-edition-66 ๐†๐‘๐€๐๐“ ๐“๐Ž๐Ž๐‹ ๐‘๐„๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐’:๐Ÿ“ŒQLD Government: www.grants.services.qld.gov.au๐Ÿ“ŒFederal Government: www.grants.gov.au๐Ÿ“ŒNoosa Council: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants๐Ÿ“ŒRegional Development Australia: www.rdasunshinecoast.org.au/grants-and-funding๐๐Ž๐Ž๐’๐€ ๐Œ๐ ๐’๐”๐‘๐•๐„๐˜ - ๐’๐‡๐€๐‘๐Š ๐๐„๐“๐’ ๐๐Ž๐Ž๐’๐€ ๐Œ๐€๐ˆ๐ ๐๐„๐€๐‚๐‡๐Ÿ“ŒClosing 12pm, Monday 1 April๐Ÿ“Œwww.sandybolton.com/noosa-mp-issue-specific-survey-shark-nets-noosa-main-beach-march-2024 To finish. Even though there remains some counting for the Noosa Council elections, it may be safe to say that the announcements which should occur straight after the 26th will include Frank as Mayor, with Amelia, Brian, Tom, Karen, Nicola and Jess as Councillors, though given the narrow margins, this may change? Regardless, I send my congratulations and deep gratitude to all candidates, as well their volunteers, for efforts that are always inspirational, educational and yes at times, controversial! Putting ones โ€˜hands upโ€™ is never easy, as being the target of vitriol and negativity as part of campaigns should never be. As I said in Parliament this week, campaigns should be about lifting our communities up, not dragging them down. I look forward immensely to meeting with our new Council in the coming weeks in my quarterly update, to create the now and future you seek ๐Ÿ™Now to my end of week photo with Joan Cordell๐Ÿคฉ who has been awarded an Order of Australia ๐Ÿฅ‡ for significant service to business, and to community ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ It was such a wonderful gift to congratulate Joan in person after first meeting her when she was the Chair of the Friends the Noosa Botanic Gardens - Friends (FNBG) a decade ago! Since 2009, she has contributed enormously to our community via the FNBG, managing the philanthropic development of the Noosa Stone Sculpture Bequest, and as an artist! ๐Ÿ’–Congratulations again Joan and thank you! ๐Ÿ™ Have a wonderful weekend everyone, and again, can someone stop this rain as I am now in bailing out the tinny, and thinking that should rain predictions be inaccurate for the next 2 days, I may need to start lifting tonight our โ€˜treasuresโ€™ from further inundation? How I love living where I live! ๐Ÿ’–๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ฎ ๐Ÿ™๐™„๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ค๐™จ๐™– ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ข. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago

Sandy Bolton MP
๐Œ๐ ๐€๐…๐“๐„๐‘ ๐‡๐Ž๐”๐‘๐’ โšก ๐๐‹๐ƒ ๐‘๐„๐๐„๐–๐€๐๐‹๐„ ๐„๐๐„๐‘๐†๐˜ โ€“ To meet with those that are delivering energy via wind, pumped hydro, battery storage, biofuels, hydrogen and solar, is always appreciated as there is so many questions! ๐Ÿ’ฌ This especially when so many in our communitiesโ€™ support renewables, yet not much in their back yards. So how do we get to increase renewables whilst keeping prices down, compensate those who host on our behalf, as well recycle/dispense โ™ป the by products including wind turbine blades?Thank you for the team from QLD Renewable Energy Council for hosting, and sharing some of the highlights, as well challenges, as we head into our future ๐Ÿ™ ... See MoreSee Less
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SANDY BOLTON MP
Independent Member for Noosa

Suite CB05 Noosa Civic
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566

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