Newsletter March 2023 – Edition #56
So much to share from Parliament and here at home this month including on the Cooloola Great Walk,...
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NOOSA BUSINESS SUPPORTS 01 MARCH 2023
SKILLING QLDERS FOR WORK PROGRAM OPEN UNTIL 30 MARCH – for community organisations that can deliver work projects that provide career advice, job preparation skills, good foundations and individual case management. Last round...
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Newsletter February 2023 – Edition #55
Greetings from the first sitting of Parliament for 2023! With tabling’s in Chamber to be debated...
Read MoreLOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISIONS FEBRUARY 2023
The following information in italics has been provided by the Minister for Local Government in response to those asking about changing whether a Council operates with divisions for their Councilors or not: Any proposed change to...
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Newsletter January 2023 – Edition #54
A massive ‘Happy New Year’ to all fellow Noosans, I trust you enjoyed the holiday season which had...
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Newsletter November/December 2022 – Edition #53
The end of the year has rushed upon us in a flurry with so much to share since our last...
Read MoreSHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) UPDATE OCTOBER 2022
Further to previous updates, and with the State Government calling an urgent Housing Summit, we have made sure to include Short Term Accommodation in our lengthy submission to the Premier in preparation for this Housing Summit....
Read MoreENVIRONMENTAL UPGRADE AGREEMENT (EUA) UPDATE OCTOBER 2022
Further to our previous update explaining the mechanism of an EUA and ongoing advocacy at https://www.sandybolton.com/environmental-upgrade-agreement-eua-update/ we have finally seen some action on this. EUA’s are mentioned as...
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Newsletter August/September 2022 – Edition #52
A month of transit hence a late edition! With three sittings of Parliament, adjusting to our...
Read MoreIMMEDIATE RESPONSE FUNDING FOR HOMELESSNESS
As part of the QLD Government’s response to supporting QLD families facing homelessness, the Immediate Response funding package has been implemented aiming to help families who are struggling to secure housing. The package...
Read MoreSHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) UPDATE AUGUST 2022
It was really good to see media picking up on one of my Questions on Notice after years of efforts in this space, including to get the STA taskforce reignited after it stalled. Every bit of advocacy helps with WA Today writing...
Read MoreESTIMATES 2022 – LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Below is both our Questions on Notice submitted, as well during the live Hearing, and the responses. To view the full hearing head to: https://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20220803_090013 PREHEARING QUESTIONS ON...
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Newsletter July 2022 – Edition #51
In amongst Estimate preparations, moving both bed and office ahead of the Parliamentary annex...
Read MoreADDRESSING WORKPLACE SHORTAGES UPDATE JULY 2022
Some key take outs from the Workforce Shortages Group meeting on 21 July: NOOSA COUNCIL HOUSING STRATEGY UPDATE: Council has endorsed the Draft Housing Strategy which is now open for public feedback, including a survey, until 7...
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Newsletter June 2022 – Edition #50
This month’s newsletter celebrates being the big ‘50’, bringing an urge to revisit all editions...
Read MoreBUDGET 2022 – 23 UPDATE
Budget Week 2022 held no surprises for Noosa, as our ‘big ticket items’ were not ready for funding. This included the remaining stages of the Tewantin Bypass, with the business case being finalised before end of year, and...
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Newsletter May 2022 – Edition #49
Staff shortages, the ongoing housing crisis and the threat of more flooding served as the backdrop...
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Newsletter April 2022 – Edition #48
The month of ‘many long weekends’ brought with it relaxed restrictions, ‘mostly’ beautiful...
Read MoreSHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (STA) UPDATE APRIL 2022
Further to our previous update we have been advised the following from the Deputy Premier & Minister for Local Government & Planning’s office in response to queries regarding state legislation and existing use rights for...
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Newsletter March 2022 – Edition #47
This month was one of flood recovery, and like so many in our community and elsewhere, I spent any...
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