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The Queensland Government has completed its review of the State Facilitated Development (SFD) framework and made amendments through the Planning (State Facilitated Development) Amendment Regulation 2026. These changes require developments meet zoning requirement and receive written support from local government…

As mentioned in our March 2025 Noosa 360 update, Sandy asked a Question on Notice (QON) in Parliament on whether the Government will review and revise the State Facilitated Development (SFD) legislation and regulations including the definitions for ‘affordability’ to…

The decision by the Queensland Government on 27 March 2025 to revoke the State Facilitated Development (SFD) for Tewantin has demonstrated a commitment by the state government to not override local governments, communities and their planning schemes. The Minister for…

Sandy raised in Parliament on 12 March 2025 the issue of the upcoming development of new regional plans during Question Time, which could provide an avenue to address the excessive population targets thrust onto Noosa in the ShapingSEQ 2023 Plan…

As posted on Sandy’s Facebook page on 7 February 2025, we have been advised that the Tewantin State Facilitated Development (SFD) application has been lodged and entered the public consultation phase closing on 10 March 2025. In its current form,…

On 28 November 2024, the Queensland Government passed legislation to amend the Planning Act 2016 to allow the Minister to revise or revoke a State Facilitated Development (SFD) application. This follows Sandy’s advocacy efforts since we opposed the original Bill…

Recently announced regarding the two State Facilitated Development (SFD) applications in Noosa was that an LNP Government will ensure that any developments are compliant with Noosa’s planning scheme. Please see the below statement from Sandy regarding: Independent Member for Noosa,…

Notification has been received that the two Noosa projects that have applied under the State Facilitated Development (SFD) process are now progressing to Stage two. Sandy has called for the community to remain focused on the details that have now…

Having been advised of two proposals by Noosa Council on Wednesday 4 September submitted via the new State Facilitated Development (SFD) pathway, Sandy met with the Housing and Planning Minister 10 September while in Parliament and has voiced her opposition…

Sandy opposed the Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation Amendment) Bill 2024 (HAAPOLA), which passed on 16 April 2024, as there were elements that are deeply concerning through lack of clarity. In addition, it created the capacity for…

Welcome to our new look newsletter everyone, with thanks to staffer Jack and feedback appreciated! Now to the month where amongst the many wonderful moments, the Citizenship Ceremony was especially heartwarming with fifty-four of our newest Noosa family members from…

As part of our advocacies since Sandy was elected in 2017 for Noosa’s housing needs, the latest updates are below and we will continue to post when new information becomes available to Noosa 360. Doonella Street, Tewantin – social and…

Welcome to the end of Autumn! Even though Easter was filled with sunshine, sweet treats, and ‘egg-cellent’ times, there were also gridlocks, parking woes and more. With over one hundred and fifty traffic infringements issued and twelve positives from over…

As we head into our colder months, with political overtones on numerous fronts, it is always interesting to see what comes up at election times, including warnings from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) regarding those postal vote applications that we…

Tropical Cyclone Alfred and even more wet weather! Our communities and broader Southeast Queensland (SEQ) demonstrated incredible resilience and tenacity during Cyclone Alfred, as well after with our minor floods. Noosa was fortunate to experience just a sample of what…

In response to queries received from residents on current progress of genuine affordable housing projects and initiatives Sandy has been working on, we have complied the latest updates below.  For those wishing to know the history of efforts, please read…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 21st of March 2025: As I spoke about in Parliament this week, our communities and broader Southeast QLD demonstrated incredible resilience and tenacity during…

As we farewell summer, with wild weather forecasted as I write due to Cyclone Alfred, if you have not already made preparations please head NOW to www.getready.qld.gov.au and for Noosa information use the Disaster Dashboard at https://disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au/ Stay alert and…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 21st of February2025: Welcome to February, and a host of important updates! However, to start I would like to speak about ‘intentional communities’ which…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 27th of December 2025: With this my last column for 2024, I thought some updates from the new 58th Parliament and ‘hot topics’ here…

The 58th Parliament is Open! A festive affair with a nineteen-gun salute fired from cannons at Kangaroo Point, announced the Governor’s arrival at Parliament House and her Opening speech in the former Legislative Council Chamber. This was followed by an…

On 28 November 2024, the Queensland Government introduced and passed legislation to repeal the Path to Treaty Act 2023, effectively discontinuing the First Nations Treaty Institute and the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry. The Bill saw the Government fast-tracking this legislation…

ELECTION 2024 – NOOSA DID IT! Noosans worked and fought hard to keep Noosa independent – AND YOU DID IT! How proud I am of our beautiful community and, in the spirit which has seen us through fires, floods and…

With the release of the LNP’s water security plan on 12 October 2024, Sandy called on the LNP to categorically rule out building a ‘Traveston Dam 2.0’ in the Mary Valley.  Thankfully, they have now done this. The earlier announcement…

Noosa Hospital now able to expand The Court determination overturning the previous Noosa Council’s decision in 2023, to deny the Noosa Private Hospital to expand onto an adjacent lot, is a good outcome for our community considering the need for…