The Department of Environment and Science has been working with Noosa Council to undertake testing of the water and surrounding catchment area in response to my request regarding the unresolved recommendations from the Noosa...
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With so much to report on this month, where to start? The Easter long weekend was well managed due...
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Recently sub-legislation came through the Innovation, Tourism Development and Environment...
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A good meeting with our new Maritime Safety Queensland Officer (MSQ), Jake Hennessy, to get an...
Read MoreThe debate around 5G has increased over the past few months with some of our residents concerned about the potential health effects of radiofrequency radiation (RF) and electromagnetic energy (EME) associated with mobile...
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COVID-19 has put a halt to the final operational details with the Sunshine Coast University...
Read MoreIn March I wrote to Minister Ryan, Minister Farmer and Minister D’Ath with 13 recommendations developed in collaboration with Noosa electorate victims and frontliners to reduce the trauma of domestic violence on victims, their...
Read MoreIn February a survey was sent to stakeholders to assess any concerns regarding the Noosa National Park. Given the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is understandable that some may have not had the time to complete. A reminder has...
Read MoreEach University term I take on an intern as part of addressing long standing system failures within the Queensland Parliament. Last year, we addressed the inequality in Crossbench and Opposition Resourcing and the methodologies...
Read MoreNoosa Council have understandably not progressed their Master Plan as yet due to the recent elections and COVID, however the suggestions that have been sent to me have been appreciated and presented for inclusion. Requests to...
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Whilst writing this, and looking at the pictures pre-COVID, I cannot believe it has been only...
Read MoreRecent media reports have outlined the requirement for our volunteer firefighters to apply for Blue Cards. Since changes were made to the Working with Children Act 2000 last year, it is now law that all RFS volunteers from 18...
Read MoreOur office continues to receive a large volume of requests for an Indigenous Ranger Program. Over the past 2 years I have met with representatives of our Gubbi Gubbi and yet, none of our young traditional custodians have come...
Read MorePlease find a summary below of essential links and contacts to assist you during this time. For any further enquiries, please contact our office on 5319 3100 or noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au. For a printable version please click...
Read MoreAt this stage due to COVID-19 we have postponed the Women’s Forum which was due to take place in May. A working group has been established to identify the challenges facing women in Noosa including affordable housing,...
Read MoreThe Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) has advised they have completed their report on Airservices Australia’s introduction of new flight paths at the Sunshine Coast Airport. It is now going through relevant processes for...
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As a result of our continued inquiries into concerns surrounding koala habitat mapping in Noosa,...
Read MoreFEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 23/02/20 Essential Information Pubs, licensed clubs and hotels (excluding accommodation), places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting venues, cinemas, casinos to close from midday Monday, March 23....
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On 21 February this year Noosa was declared as the 10th World Surfing Reserve at a special...
Read MoreHappy to report that the community working bee went really well with 50 people helping with the clean up. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 hitting just as the new community Bushcare group was formed, Council had to postpone any...
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