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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...
COUNCIL, STATE, FEDERAL – THE 3 LEVELS OF AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
Each level of government provides different services to Australians. The below table is an example of each level’s responsibilities to assist residents, although at times there can be an overlap in responsibilities between governments. Federal Government State...
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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DISABILITY ROYAL COMMISSION AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
In preparation for the 2026–27 State Budget, we wrote to a number of ministers seeking consideration of projects, services and infrastructure...
HOUSING UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
In preparation for the 2026–27 State Budget, we have written to a number of Ministers seeking consideration of projects, services and infrastructure...
WILDLIFE WARNING SIGNS UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
Further to our November 2025 update regarding wildlife warning signage and the inclusion of local wildlife rescuer contact details, we sought...
NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
As previously outlined in our January 2026 Update, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has commenced implementation of Stage 6 of the Noosa River...
ILLEGAL VAPE FORFEITURE AND DESTRUCTION FEBRUARY 2026
In response to community concerns regarding the disposal of illegal vapes seized under new laws introduced through the Tobacco and Other Smoking...
TEWANTIN TAFE SITE UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
Further to our August 2025 update regarding the former Tewantin TAFE site, the NRA Collaborative, the successful applicant from the 2021 Expression...
January Newsletter 2026 #87
POMONA PEDESTRIAN CROSSING UPDATE FEBRUARY 2026
Following our previous update in June 2025, further information has been provided regarding proposed pedestrian safety upgrades in Pomona. The...
NOOSA RIVER MANAGEMENT UPDATE JANUARY 2026
The final stage of the Noosa River Management Plan commenced on 1 January 2026, introducing a 28-day anchoring limit across the entire river system....
PLAY ON!, SWIMSTART AND LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAMS JANUARY 2026
In response to resident concerns about being unable to use the Queensland Government’s Play On! sports vouchers for swimming lessons, and with the...