Infrastructure & Planning

Regarding the need for improved processes and regulations for the use of tiny homes, Sandy recently met with Noosa Council and wrote to the Deputy Premier in his role as Minister for Planning which was also cc’d to the Minister…

With the re-establishment of the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) in 2025, we wrote to the Treasurer requesting that the Commission examine forecast changes expected across Queensland in coming decades. This included population growth projections, demographic composition changes and the likely…

As mentioned in our previous June 2025 updates, we have continued to advocate and seek clarification regarding the use of Short Term Accommodation (STA) and the respective roles of state and local government in regulating this land use. This has…

During her budget reply speech, Sandy highlighted that Noosa Council is receiving funding an all-abilities toilet facility for Gympie Terrace. After the 2024 State Election, we followed up on the state government’s commitment to fund this project including requesting a…

The Estimates process is a crucial one, providing opportunity to find out how public funds are being spent or not spent, whether what communities had sought was being delivered or not, and ultimately, ensure what is passes the ‘pub test’.…

As mentioned in our March 2025 Noosa 360 update, in response to Sandy’s Question Without Notice on 12 March 2025, the Deputy Premier provided assurances that the development of new regional plans would be actioned as soon as possible in…

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…

Even though inflation is down from post COVID-19 highs and there is some interest rate relief, as Sandy said in Parliament, at grass roots, the reality is we have overburdened not-for-profits and volunteers delivering everything from food to accommodation through…

Boating Infrastructure We have continued efforts for improved boating infrastructure for the Noosa Shire including for funding to be provided for boat ramps as identified in the Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022 and by…

In response to resident enquiries and a recent petition (below in italics is the petition text) to the State Parliament posted on 20 June 2025, we have sought clarification from the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Tourism regarding…