MP MEDIA: STATE BUDGET UNDER THE MICROSCOPE – NOOSA TODAY JULY 2023
The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 7th...
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Newsletter June 2023 – Edition #59
This year’s Queensland Day Awards Ceremony was breathtaking as well record breaking, with 51...
Read MoreMP MEDIA: THE VOICE, PATH TO TREATY, COOLOOLA GREAT WALK – NOOSA TODAY JUNE 2023
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...
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BUDGET 2023 – 24 SUMMARY
Budget Week 2023 again held little in surprises, though a couple of deep disappointments for Noosa...
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BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE UPDATE JUNE 2023
NEW HALL FOR POMONA CAMPUS Last week we were thrilled to announce Noosa District State High School...
Read MoreCOST OF LIVING JUNE 2023
A variety of sources have made claims in relation to cost of living increases in QLD that we have been requested to investigate. Below are some of our findings so far that relate to those claims, so they can be considered from...
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Newsletter May 2023 – Edition #58
After being away for two Parliamentary sittings, a dose of COVID and a biannual dash to visit my...
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Newsletter March 2023 – Edition #56
So much to share from Parliament and here at home this month including on the Cooloola Great Walk,...
Read MoreNOOSA 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...
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