Your Voice. Your Noosa.
As an Independent Member of the Queensland Parliament, I am honoured to represent the wonderful diversity that is Noosa, not a political party or personal ideology. This is liberating and empowering for the residents of our electorate and provides opportunity to create a future that you have envisioned. One that is bold in researching ideas and trialling new ways to address our challenges, through the development of partnerships and a focus on what unites. One that encourages open discussion and respectful debate which concentrates on common ground and what can be achieved. One that considers all viewpoints and perspectives, with objective research and a passion for people, that puts Noosa first.
I am your voice. It is your Noosa.
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๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐-๐๐๐๐, ๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฒThis is your chance to share your experiences, knowledge and recommendations to curb reckless electric bike, scooter and illegal motorbike usage to ensure greater safety on our roads and pathways ๐ In the meantime while the inquiry is underway, we will continue efforts to see consistent age limits applied and on the recommendations from our first responders, local community groups and residents including enhanced awareness and education, enforcement, legislation, insurance and registration. In addition, increased policing including at our schools, and support for the pilot of e-tags ๐![]()
๐Consultation closes 20 June. For further information and to lodge your submission, visit www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=272&id=4522. Please send a copy to our office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au.![]()
๐Information to assist with making your submission can be found at documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/committees/guidelines/Guide_MakingASubmission_WebVersion.pdf ![]()
๐Our previous updates on this issue are available at www.sandybolton.com/?s=electric+bike
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ @ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ An inquiry into e-bikes and e-scooters ๐ด, updates on public transport, Noosa National Park ๐ฒ and more, as well addressing misconceptions on the rollout of the remaining stages of Noosa River Management Plan. ๐ค Grab a cuppa and enjoy the read! ๐๐ issuu.com/starnewsgroup/docs/2025-05-16_nty_663/28
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ included public hearings on the Crocodile Control ๐and Conservation Bill as well Container Refund Scheme Inquiry and related locations, site visits to the Royal Flying Doctors Service, Community Pharmacies and the Wangetti Trail, plus a host of learnings from meetings with departmental staff ๐จโโ๏ธFitting in a 10km walk before the start of each day was a great way to explore Cairns and how they have dealt with congestion on the foreshore, sharing of space and providing fabulous activities for all ages ๐![]()
๐ For more information on the work of the Health, Environment and Innovation Committee, visit www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=274.
๐๐โ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉโโ๏ธwhich raises many questions, including really important ones! ๐ Do you have an advanced medical directive stashed in your drawer? Have you let family or friends know where you keep your special folder, you know, the one we donโt like to talk about! Thank you, @Palliative Care Queensland Inc., and all who work and volunteer to help us to get ready for, and when we โtransitionโโฅ A special call out to our incredible @Katie Rose Cottage Hospice whom we have been seeking a greater % of nursing costs funding for, and we are awaiting a response from the new Health Minister regarding our Question on Notice on when this will be delivered ๐![]()
๐To see our latest update on palliative care funding, visit www.sandybolton.com/katie-rose-cottage-hospice-general-hospice-funding-update-april-2025/ ![]()
๐To read the Queensland Palliative and End-of-Life Care Strategy, visit www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/1183544/palliative-care-strategy-queensland-hea...
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โณ with the Tewantin Heritage & Historical Society as they celebrated 150 years since the completion of the Gympie to Tewantin electric telegraph line. ๐ฒ Amongst displays of old telegraph equipment, we tested our Morse code skills, heard from the descendants of Tewantinโs pioneering families including Bev Warner and Nick Parkyn who shared our rich history, anecdotes as well a bit of cheeky โgossipโ! Everyone loved the reenactment of the receipt of the first telegram, and it has prompted me to look up my grandfather who was involved in the Cape York telegraph line? ![]()
Thank you Tewantin Visitor lnformation Centre Parkyn's Hut and the Tewantin CWA Hall, as well the wonderful young actors from Little Seed Theatre Company and Town Crier Thomas for providing a very 1800โs vibe! ![]()
PS Little Seed are performing Midsummer Night's Dream at the Noosa Botancial Garden's Ampitheatre on from May 17 -25, for information head to www.little-seed.com.au/![]()
๐ For more information on the Tewantin Heritage & Historical Society, and to get started on your own โdiggingโ visit www.parkynhut.com/
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Any community organisation can nominate up to 2 incredible volunteers, who havenโt received the award before and have provided services to the Noosa electorate for over 2 years. ![]()
๐For more information including to nominate, head to www.sandybolton.com/qld-day-awards.![]()
๐Donโt hesitate to call my office on 5319 3100 with any questions or for paper forms.
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐has taken 12 years in total to get to debate, yet the submission time given on the reintroduction of this bill that had amendments was just 3 business days. As stakeholders said, this was โindefensibleโ and rightly so on a 221-page bill ๐ We must do better, especially when many stakeholders are volunteer organisations who do not need the added strain, and then we hold inquiries into why we are losing volunteers? ๐คThis definitely does not pass the โpub testโ! ![]()
See my full speech below ๐
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to join in on this opening was an honour, the art and creations superb and as special guest Don said, it showcased the rich history and tapestry of Noosa and beyond ๐ Thank you to Jan, Gabi and the entire committee for your tireless work as well Don, who shared beautiful memories of our incredible Trish Bradford, whose spirit is felt every day. Congratulations to all including our artists, and to the Noosa Arts & Crafts Association team on successfully applying for one of our Noosa MP grants to help with insurance costs to ensure fabulous artistic opportunities remain in our community.๐![]()
๐Learn more about Noosa Arts and Crafts at noosaartsandcrafts.org.au
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SANDY BOLTON MP
Independent Member for Noosa
Phone 07 5319 3100
Suite CB05 Noosa Civic
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566
28 Eenie Creek Rd,
Noosaville QLD 4566
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