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SEPARATION OF POWERS, COURTS, QCAT, QBCC, AND OTHER TRIBUNALS
Many residents contact our office seeking help with legal matters; however, it is important to understand the role of a Member of Parliament (MP) and the separation of powers that exists as part of our government system. One of the most important aspects of our legal...
LAND VALUATIONS & LOCAL GOVERNMENT RATE CALCULATIONS MARCH 2023
The Land Valuation Act 2010 requires that the Valuer-General undertake an annual valuation of all land in a local government area except in unusual circumstances or after consideration of: A market survey report for the local government area which reviews sales of...
OVERSIGHT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
People often ask about how local government fits into the state government legislation that provides its head of powers and who has oversight of them. These questions are usually asked when something goes wrong, or people feel like they have not been listened to. Here...
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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS & COMMUNITY RESPONDER PROGRAMS UPDATE APRIL 2026
Following points raised by constituents regarding the registration of local Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), and the potential adoption of...
TEEWAH BEACH DRIVER BEHAVIOUR & COOLOOLA RECREATION AREA UPDATE APRIL 2026
Following our previous NOOSA 360 updates regarding driver behaviour on Teewah Beach and within the Cooloola Recreation Area, concerns continue to be...
EDUCATION, SCHOOLS & TRAINING UPDATE APRIL 2026
In preparation for the 2026–27 State Budget, we wrote to a number of Ministers seeking consideration of projects, services and infrastructure...
QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE’S BLACKSPOT ERADICATION TRIAL APRIL 2026
Following the Queensland Government’s announcement of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) blackspot eradication trial in the Western Downs, we wrote...
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING’S RENTAL ASSISTANCE OPTIONS APRIL 2026
We are regularly contacted by residents seeking assistance with rental costs or support to remain in their current tenancy. The below summary was...
NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE APRIL 2026
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has provided further rationale in response to questions (as below) relating to the implementation of the Noosa...
April Newsletter 2026 #89
SC FLIGHT PATHS UPDATE MARCH 2026
In response to the Sunshine Coast Airport Community Aviation Forum (CAF) conveying members’ concerns to Airservices Australia (ASA) following the...
ELECTRIC BIKES AND SCOOTERS UPDATE MARCH 2026
Following the Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland, the Queensland Government has agreed, or agreed in principle, to all 28...
TUCHEKOI & TEWANTIN NATIONAL PARKS UPDATE MARCH 2026
Following our February 2025 update regarding management planning for Tuchekoi National Park and Tewantin National Park, we followed up with the...