ESTIMATES HEARINGS 2026 SUMMARY – AUGUST 2026

Transparency, accountability and good governance are fundamental to a healthy democracy. Queenslanders deserve confidence that public funds are spent wisely, government decisions properly scrutinised, and elected representatives genuine opportunities to hold ministers to account.

That is why the Budget Estimates process remains an important parliamentary mechanism, providing Members of Parliament the opportunity to question ministers and senior public servants on the State Budget, examine government expenditure and performance, and ensure commitments made to communities are being delivered and that ultimately pass the ‘pub test’.

As part of our ongoing advocacy regarding failings within these systems and processes, we continue to push for broader parliamentary and electoral reforms. While there had been minor improvements to parliamentary and estimates processes under the previous government, unfortunately these have since been reversed including the additional Opposition and crossbench member questions which reduced the allocation for government’ ‘Dorothy Dixer’ questions. Their reversal has resulted in a significant loss of valuable scrutiny time for non-government members and a return to lengthy periods where government members ask predictable questions that promote government policies rather than hold ministers to account.

Recognising these limitations, we supplemented our hearing questions by submitting Questions on Notice to ministers as part of our scrutiny efforts. These covered issues relevant to the Noosa electorate including on policing, victim assistance, courts, prisoner rehabilitation, gambling advertising reforms, child safety, disaster funding, affordable housing, regional planning, business support, tourism, the shark control program, electoral and parliamentary reform, and many others.

During our Health, Environment and Innovation Committee hearing, we also questioned ministers on matters affecting and of interest to our community, including palliative care, dental services, environmental protections, the Noosa North Shore Landing Ground saga.

The following is not a short read, so you may wish to use the ‘Control F’ search function on your computer to jump to the topics that interest you most.

To view Sandy’s 2026–27 Budget Summary, including her Budget Reply Speech, please visit https://sandybolton.com/budget-2026-27-summary/.

Written and video transcripts for the 2026 Estimates Committee hearings are available on the Queensland Parliament website at www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Estimates-Hearings

If Noosa electorate residents have any questions regarding any of the matters below, please contact our office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au or on 5319 3100.

History on many of the issues we have raised during this process is available at Noosa 360 at https://sandybolton.com/noosa-360/ Just type the topic into the search bar, with the most recent update at the top.

SANDY’S QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BEFORE AND DURING ESTIMATE HEARINGS 2026

Please note that questions are grouped together by issue and are presented in the order responses were received. Under each issue heading you will find Sandy’s question followed by the government’s response, shown in italics. Where responses did not fully address the question asked, further correspondence has been, or will be, sent seeking clarification or additional information.

Responses yet to received will be inserted once they arrive!

Minister for Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation

Questions on Notice

Noosa North Shore Landing Ground Reserve

Q. With reference to the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), regarding the expansion of Queensland’s protected area network, will the Minister advise:

a) whether any departmental resources have been allocated during 2026-27 to progress consideration of revocation of any part of the former Noosa Landing Ground Reserve (Noosa North/Teewah Airfield), including site management and maintenance activities;

b) what consultation has occurred since 1 July 2025 regarding any potential revocation, including the stakeholder groups consulted;

c) what intended land uses and management arrangements are being considered should any revocation proceed, and whether any use/permit considerations facilitate expanding or exceeding previous recreational and emergency services usage; and,

d) what portion of the former Landing Ground Reserve is currently being considered for potential revocation?

Related Questions asked during the Health, Environment and Innovation Committee Estimates Hearing:

Q. Director-General, with reference to the response to prehearing question on notice No. 11 regarding the former Noosa North Shore airfield, can you advise why it was deemed inappropriate to comment whether any use permit considerations would expand or exceed previous recreational and emergency service usage?

Q. Director-General, it has been very difficult to get some clear answers and it is a simple question. In the considerations, can you rule out any expansion of previous usage by existing or previous permit holders or potential new ones? I refer to the great difficulties the community had in the 1980s when that particular site was targeted by a proposal for commercial jets.

Q. In the engagement with stakeholders, given that we cannot get a response on that, are Noosa council and the broader community being consulted?

Q. Minister, can we get some reassurances, please?

Queensland Waste Strategy

Q. With reference to the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Service Delivery Statement (p. 2), which provides $267.6 million over five years for continued investment in waste reduction and recycling initiatives under the Less Landfill, More Recycling 2035: Queensland Waste Strategy, will the Minister advise:

Additional Questions were not asked during the Health, Environment and Innovation Committee Estimates Hearing due to lack of time allocation.

Cooloola Recreation Area

Q. Director-General, have there been any increases in the budget or new initiatives specifically for managing areas of high tourism such as the Cooloola Recreation Area and the Noosa National Park to ensure positive visitor experiences?

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services

Questions on Notice

Non-Government Community Hospice & Palliative Care

Q. With reference to the Queensland Health Service Delivery Statement, which identifies Sub and Non-Acute Care services, including palliative care, geriatric evaluation and management, and maintenance care (p. 8), will the Minister advise:

Noosa Dental Clinic

Q. With reference to the Queensland Health Service Delivery Statement (p. 1) which states that the Government is committed to “delivering health services closer to Queenslanders”, “empowering local decision-making” and “decentralise resources”, and the Noosa Dental Clinic, will the Minister advise what assessment has been undertaken regarding:

a) the consistency of any proposed reduction or centralisation of services away from the Noosa Dental Clinic with these commitments;

b) the impact on Noosa residents required to travel to alternative public dental facilities, including impacts on travel times, access and the public dental waitlist;

c) increasing Noosa to a four chair service against moving the two chairs to Nambour; and d. workforce options to retain and expand services at the Noosa Dental Clinic?

Q.Dr Gillies, in relation to the Noosa Dental Clinic, was an alternative site in Noosa looked at in order to expand to four chairs instead of moving two chairs to Nambour?

Mental Health Levy

Q. With reference to the funding from the Queensland mental health levy—I think there was $394 million and $93.2 million—were any increases allocated to the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service and, if so, were any for longer stay mental health beds?

Ambulance Services

Q. Within any increases in the budget, what provisions are being made to continue efforts to reduce the delays experienced within the Noosa region to triple-O calls?

Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence

Community Transport Program

Q. With reference to the Department of Transport and Main Roads Service Delivery Statement (p.8), which states that the Department provides funding for accessible passenger transport services to deliver economic, social and community benefits. Will the Minister advise

a) the total 2026–27 funding allocated to Community Transport Program services operating within the Noosa Electorate,

b) the funded provider or providers and the value of each service agreement,

c) whether the current service agreements for those services have been finalised and the period they cover,

d) the number of clients assisted and trips delivered within the Noosa Electorate during 2024–25 and 2025–26, and (e) what process the Department uses to assess requests for additional funding where demand exceeds contracted service levels.

Children’s Domestic Violence Counselling

Q. With reference to the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Service Delivery Statement (p.7), which includes the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence service area and the performance measure “Number of domestic and family violence counselling service users with cases closed/finalised as a result of the majority of identified needs being met”. Will the Minister advise

a) whether specialist domestic and family violence refuge providers are funded to deliver counselling services for both parent/carer and accompanying children,

b) whether funding for counselling services is determined by the number of families accommodated, the number of children accommodated, hours of counselling delivered, or another funding methodology,

c) whether the Department has assessed whether the current funding model adequately reflects the counselling needs of families with multiple children,

d) whether the Department collects data on unmet demand for counselling services within domestic and family violence refuges, and

e) whether the Government will review the counselling funding model to better reflect the number and needs of children accommodated in refuge services.

Foster carer support

Q. With reference to the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states the Department will continue with the transition of investment in family-based care services and pilot a new Professional Foster Care program, and the 2026–27 Budget measures supporting foster and kinship carers – Will the Minister advise:

a) which categories of foster and kinship carers will receive increased financial support under the 2026–27 Budget,

b) how many approved foster and kinship carers will receive no increase beyond routine indexation,

c) whether the Department has undertaken any assessment of the actual costs incurred by foster and kinship carers relative to current allowance rates, including by age of child and placement type,

d) whether that assessment will be published, and

e) whether further reforms to foster and kinship carer financial support are being considered to improve carer recruitment and retention.

All approved foster and kinship carers supported by new services will have access to brokerage. All approved foster and kinship carers are eligible to receive the extracurricular boost, this includes:

Disability Royal Commission implementation

Q. With reference to the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Service Delivery Statement (p.8), which states that in 2026–27 the Department will continue to progress disability reforms arising from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability and the independent review of the NDIS, including Foundational Supports, in partnership with people with disability, their families and sector stakeholders—Will the Minister advise;

a) which Disability Royal Commission recommendations within the Minister’s portfolio remain outstanding,

b) which of those recommendations are intended to be progressed during 2026–27,

c) what funding has been allocated to progress those recommendations in 2026–27 and across the forward estimates,

d) how people with disability, their families, disability peak bodies and advocacy organisations will be involved in implementation oversight, and

e) how implementation progress will be publicly reported.

Aged and disability infrastructure officers

Q. With reference to the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states the Department will continue to ensure government policies, programs and services are age friendly and support people to participate as vital members of the community— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether the Department has undertaken any assessment of the benefits of providing funding to local governments to employ specialist aged and disability infrastructure and accessibility officers,

b) whether the Department has assessed local government capability and resourcing to plan for ageing populations and people living with disability,

c) how local infrastructure and accessibility needs are currently identified and prioritised, including in high-growth and ageing communities such as the Noosa Electorate,

d) whether the Department has undertaken any statewide or regional analysis of unmet accessibility infrastructure needs, and

e) whether the Government is considering any future funding model to assist local governments to improve accessibility and age-friendly infrastructure.

Seniors driver licence concession

Q. With reference to the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states the Department will continue supporting Queensland seniors to live active, healthy lives, deliver cost-of-living relief through the Seniors Card scheme, and ensure government policies, programs and services are age friendly— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether the Department has undertaken any assessment of providing a concession on Queensland driver licence fees for Seniors Card holders,

b) whether the Department has consulted with Queensland Treasury and the Department of Transport and Main Roads regarding such a proposal,

c) if an assessment has been undertaken, the estimated number of Queensland seniors who would be eligible and the estimated annual cost,

d) whether the Department has provided advice to Government on additional cost-of-living measures for seniors, and

e) what additional cost-of-living initiatives for seniors are currently being progressed by the Department.

Elder Abuse Inquiry implementation

Q. With reference to the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states the Department will implement the recommendations of the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into Elder Abuse— Will the Minister advise;

a) which recommendations within the Minister’s portfolio will be progressed during 2026–27,

b) what funding has been allocated in 2026–27 and across the forward estimates to implement each recommendation,

c) the anticipated implementation timetable for recommendations that remain outstanding,

d) what performance measures or outcomes will be used to assess implementation, and

e) how older Queenslanders, carers and stakeholder organisations will be involved in monitoring and evaluating implementation.

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development

Coal Seam Gas subsidence impact assessment

Q. With reference to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), which states that the Department regulates Queensland’s petroleum and gas resources and manages the sustainable use of the State’s natural resources— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether the Department has undertaken or commissioned any assessment of the environmental or agricultural impacts associated with historical or current coal seam gas-related land subsidence,

b) whether any funding has been allocated from existing departmental resources in 2026–27 for monitoring, investigation or rehabilitation associated with coal seam gas-related subsidence,

c) which regions, land systems or petroleum tenure areas are currently subject to monitoring for subsidence impacts,

d) whether the Department has recommended additional funding through future Budget processes to undertake broader environmental or agricultural impact assessments, and

e) whether the findings of any completed assessments will be publicly released.

Community Benefit Agreements and Key Resource Areas

Q. With reference to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), which states that the Department will enable industries, stakeholders and customers to build resilient and thriving regional and rural communities – Will the Minister advise;

a) whether the Government has assessed the applicability of Community Benefit Agreements or similar mechanisms to other large-scale developments, including mining, quarrying, extractive industries and projects within Key Resource Areas;

b) what criteria or evidence the Government has used to determine which industries should be subject to Community Benefit Agreement requirements;

c) whether the Government is considering extending Community Benefit Agreement requirements, or similar community benefit mechanisms, to other medium to large-scale resource or industrial developments; and

d) whether the Government will review existing mining, quarrying and other major resource developments to assess whether they are delivering resilient and thriving regional communities, and if so, what measures or indicators will be used to undertake that assessment?

Attorney-General; Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity

Maroochydore Courthouse Domestic and Family Violence capability

Q. With reference to the 2026–27 Capital Statement (p.48), which provides $24.9 million to complete domestic and family violence courthouse improvements at Maroochydore— Will the Attorney-General advise a) the total estimated project cost and the funding allocated in 2026–27;

b) the works to be delivered, including any safe rooms, security upgrades, accessibility improvements and victim support facilities;

c) whether the completed upgrades will enable or support the operation of Maroochydore as a full-service Domestic and Family Violence Court servicing the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region;

d) the expected project completion and implementation timetable; and

e) whether any additional judicial officers, registry staff or support services will be provided following completion of the upgrades.

Electoral Act reform

Q. With reference to Department of Justice’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 62) which outlined the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s responsibility to deliver accessible, fair and transparent electoral services all Queenslanders— Will the Attorney-General advise;

a) whether the Government intends to introduce amendments to the Electoral Act 1992 during 2026–27,

b) whether any proposed reforms will consider postal vote handling arrangements, transparency of how-to-vote and preference recommendation material, and other electoral integrity measures,

c) when stakeholder and public consultation on any proposed reforms is expected to commence, and

d) the anticipated timeframe for the introduction of any legislation?

Community legal services

Q. With reference to the 2026–27 Budget Measures (p.16-17), which provide an additional $8.6 million for Legal Aid Queensland and $1.4 million for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service to improve access to justice, and the Department of Justice’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 25), which commits to partnering with community legal centres to help ensure quality services, innovating to maximise the reach of services to rural and regional communities, and leading policy on issues affecting our service delivery and engaging collaboratively with service providers— Will the Attorney-General advise;

a) the total State funding allocated to community legal services in 2026–27, reported by provider and region,

b) the amount allocated to community legal service providers servicing the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region,

c) the number of clients who were unable to receive assistance due to capacity constraints during 2025–26, reported by provider and legal assistance category,

d) whether the Government has assessed unmet legal need in Sunshine Coast communities including Noosa, and

e) whether additional investment in community legal services will be considered during the forward estimates to address identified unmet demand?

Right to Information reform

Q. With reference to the Department of Justice’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 32-33) which outlines the Office of the Information Commissioner’s commitment to promote the adoption of proactive access to government-held information, drive government transparency, and continue implementing reforms under the Right to Information Act 2009— Will the Attorney-General advise;

a) whether the Government intends to undertake a further review of the Right to Information Act 2009 during 2026–27,

b) whether stronger proactive disclosure obligations for government agencies are being considered,

c) whether any additional resourcing has been allocated to reduce delays in external reviews conducted by the Office of the Information Commissioner, and

d) whether the Government will review the current performance framework for Right to Information processing, including agency processing timeframes and external review targets?

Gambling Reform

Q. With reference to the Department of Justice Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which commits to minimising gambling harm through prevention and early intervention, including raising community awareness of gambling risks and promoting support tools and resources— Will the Attorney-General advise;

a) whether the Government considers the acceptance of political donations from gambling and wagering entities to be consistent with its objective of minimising gambling harm,

b) whether the Government will consider prohibiting political donations from gambling and wagering entities,

c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of gambling and wagering advertising on State Government-owned or controlled assets, infrastructure and public spaces on gambling harm,

d) whether the Government will consider ending gambling and wagering advertising on State Government-owned or controlled assets, infrastructure and public spaces, and

e) whether any whole-of-government review is underway regarding the role of gambling advertising in contributing to gambling harm.

Safe Night Precinct

Q. With reference to the Department of Justice Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states that the Department administers Queensland’s liquor laws and works to minimise alcohol-related harm through a safe, responsible and regulated liquor industry— Will the Minister advise;

a) the current status of the Safe Night Precinct proposal for Noosa,

b) what changes, if any, have been made to the model in response to feedback from Noosa Shire Council, local businesses, licensed venues, residents and other stakeholders,

c) whether any further consultation has been undertaken since the initial stakeholder engagement and, if so, with whom, and

d) whether the Government intends to proceed with a Safe Night Precinct in Noosa and, if so, the format and anticipated implementation timeframe?

Deputy Premier; Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations

Planning Act protections and Short-Term Accommodation

Q. With reference to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Service Delivery Statement (p. 7), which states that the Department administers the Planning Act 2016 and is simplifying Queensland’s land use planning and development assessment processes with a specific focus on delivering more homes for Queenslanders— Will the Deputy Premier advise;

a) whether the Government will review sections 260 and 31 of the Planning Act 2016 as they relate to existing lawful uses and compensation claims,

b) whether any review will consider circumstances where short-term accommodation is not ancillary to use of the premises as a principal place of residence,

c) whether housing pressures in high-demand communities such as Noosa will be specifically considered, and

d) the expected timeframe for any proposed reforms?

State Planning Policy review and housing affordability

Q. With reference to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 7), which states that the Department will drive an effective and efficient planning system through a flexible planning framework, fast-tracked planning decisions to increase housing supply, and simplify the state’s land use planning and development assessment processes to deliver more homes for Queenslanders— Will the Deputy Premier advise;

a) the scope and timing of any State Planning Policy review or review of SARA referral triggers in 2026–27,

b) whether housing affordability, key worker housing, transitional and temporary housing, i.e. transportable and caravan parks, and short-term accommodation impacts are included in scope,

c) how local governments and communities experiencing acute housing stress, including Noosa, will be consulted, and

d) when draft changes will be released for public feedback?

Residential Activation Fund and affordable housing outcomes

Q. With reference to the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund for trunk and essential infrastructure to activate new residential developments (Budget Paper 3, p. 99)— Will the Deputy Premier advise;

a) the projects approved or under assessment by region, local government area and funding amount,

b) whether any projects are located in or directly benefit the Noosa Electorate,

c) whether funding agreements include requirements or incentives for affordable housing, key worker housing or public value outcomes, and

d) how the Government will measure whether the fund improves housing affordability as well as housing supply?

Sunshine Coast athlete village and regional legacy

Q. With reference to the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games Service Delivery Statement (p. 2), which provides $3.5 billion for the Athlete Villages program, including the delivery of athlete villages in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Rockhampton— Will the Deputy Premier advise;

a) the current planned location, scope and delivery model for the Sunshine Coast Athlete Village,

b) the expected number and type of dwellings to be delivered, including whether they will be built to a code equivalent to permanent accommodations post-games

c) the proportion of post-Games use dedicated to affordable, key worker, social or community housing, and

d) what consultation has occurred with Sunshine Coast and Noosa stakeholders regarding legacy housing outcomes?

Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business

Proactive release of government administrative data

Q. With reference to the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states that the Department will transform government services through cross agency leadership and secure operating environments and services and contribute to Government objectives through data and digital initiatives— Will the Minister advise;

a) which government datasets have been prioritised for proactive publication or enhancement during 2026–27,

(b) whether these priorities include datasets relating to national park funding, service delivery performance, crime statistics, compliance activities and other high-value public datasets, (c) what implementation timetable applies to improving proactive disclosure practices across government agencies, (d) whether agencies have been provided with guidance or targets for increasing proactive publication of administrative information, and (e) how the Government will measure and publicly report on improvements in proactive disclosure and open data availability.

Cross-agency information sharing

Q. With reference to the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which includes the strategic objective to “transform government services through cross agency leadership and secure operating environments and services”, and Budget Paper 4 (p.93), which provides funding for digital government initiatives including the Queensland Digital Licence Application and Service Portal, Maintain and Enhance the Queensland Digital Identity, and the Cyber Security and Technology Fund— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether the Government has developed a whole-of-government strategy and implementation timetable to improve digital capability and real-time information sharing between government agencies, including the Queensland Police Service, Maritime Safety Queensland and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service,

b) what legislative, operational or technological barriers remain to achieving interoperable information-sharing systems across agencies,

c) what assessments have been undertaken to identify agencies or business areas requiring ICT improvements and the priority order for implementation, and

d) the projected timetable for rolling out those improvements.

Small business digital services

Q. With reference to the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business Service Delivery Statement (pp.1–2), which states the Department will create the right settings for small and family businesses to succeed, introduce simplified contracts, streamlined processes and smaller tenders aligned with the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026, and support red tape reduction through collaborative engagement across government— Will the Minister advise;

a) what digital services, online platforms and customer service improvements will be delivered for Queensland small and family businesses during 2026–27,

b) whether businesses in regional communities, including the Noosa Electorate, have been consulted in the design or prioritisation of these improvements,

c) how the Department will measure service performance and customer satisfaction for these initiatives,

d) what digital reforms are being implemented during 2026–27 to reduce regulatory burden for small and family businesses, and

e) what additional digital or regulatory reforms are currently under consideration.

Government administrative data quality

Q. With reference to the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states the Department will transform government services through cross agency leadership and secure operating environments and services, and contribute to the Government’s objectives through data and digital initiatives— Will the Minister advise;

a) what governance arrangements are in place to ensure administrative datasets published through the Queensland Open Data Portal remain accurate, complete and current,

b) whether agencies are subject to minimum data publication or data quality standards,

c) how compliance with those standards is monitored and reported,

d) whether agency performance relating to proactive publication and data quality is publicly reported, and

e) whether the Government intends to introduce whole-of-government performance measures or reporting requirements for the timely publication and maintenance of administrative datasets.

Small Business First implementation

a) which Small Business First initiatives remain under active implementation during 2026–27,

b) what measurable reductions in regulatory burden are expected from those initiatives,

c) whether additional reforms relating to licensing, approvals or digital transactions are currently being developed,

d) how progress against the Small Business First agenda will be publicly reported, and

e) whether further regulatory reform measures are being considered during the forward estimates.

We will update once a response has been received.

Minister for Education and the Arts

Specialist Disability Support in Schools

Q. With reference to the Department of Education Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which commits to continuing professional development for teachers under the More Teachers, Better Education initiative to support students living with disability and diverse learning needs— Will the Minister advise;

a) the current status of the review of the Specialist Disability Support in Schools program,

b) whether the review has recommended any changes to the program’s eligibility, service delivery model or resourcing,

c) how many students are currently awaiting access to the Specialist Disability Support in Schools program, reported by region,

d) whether any changes to the program are expected to be implemented during 2026–27, and (e) what additional initiatives, if any, will be delivered during 2026–27 to improve curriculum access and participation for students with disability in the Noosa Electorate.

School infrastructure

Q. With reference to the Department of Education Service Delivery Statement (p.8), which outlines the 2026–27 education capital program, including $276.3 million to upgrade or provide additional school and early childhood education infrastructure, and Budget Paper 3: Capital Statement (pp.30–31), which includes funding for School playground and tuckshop upgrades and the Sunshine Beach State High School fire hydrant upgrade— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether construction funding has been allocated in 2026–27 or the forward estimates for the proposed Sunshine Beach State High School Advanced Manufacturing Hub,

b) if not, whether the project remains under active consideration,

c) whether funding for the school playground and tuckshop upgrades program has increased compared with 2025–26 and whether Sunshine Beach State High School is eligible to apply,

d) whether the Department has reviewed the eligibility criteria that resulted in schools missing out under previous tuckshop upgrade funding rounds, and

e) what capital works, maintenance or renewal projects are funded for schools within the Noosa Electorate over the forward estimates.

School Safety

Q. With reference to the Department of Education Service Delivery Statement (p.8), which provides $62 million in 2026–27 for infrastructure works to meet legislative obligations and safety requirements, and Budget Paper 3: Capital Statement (pp.30–31), which includes the School Security Program with a minimum of $5 million for school security fencing— Will the Minister advise;

a) the criteria used to prioritise schools for security fencing funding,

b) which schools will receive security fencing funding during 2026–27, reported by region,

c) whether Noosa District State High School (Pomona Campus) and Tewantin State School were assessed for funding under the School Security Program,

d) whether updated security or risk assessments have been undertaken for those schools since 1 July 2025, and

e) what alternative funding pathways are available where a school has documented safety concerns or repeated vandalism but does not meet the threshold for priority funding under the School Security Program.

Disengaged students

Q. With reference to the Department of Education Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states the Department will support early intervention to keep young people engaged in learning and continue to implement Brighter futures: Delivering excellence in every state school, for every student (p.2)— Will the Minister advise;

a) the number of referrals made by state schools for students to access Flexi Schools, Special Assistance Schools or other alternative education settings in each year from 2022–23 to 2025–26;

b) the average and longest waiting time for students to access those settings, reported by region;

c) whether the Department has assessed whether lengthy waiting lists or limited capacity are discouraging schools from referring eligible students to alternative education settings;

d) whether the Department has identified unmet demand for Flexi School or alternative education placements on the Sunshine Coast, including within the Noosa Electorate; and

e) whether any additional capacity or initiatives are planned during 2026–27 to reduce waiting times or address unmet demand for alternative education placements.

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training

Former Tewantin TAFE site proceeds

Q. With reference to the Department of Trade, Employment and Training Service Delivery Statement (p. 6), which provides a $90.3 million capital program for 2026–27, including investment in new TAFE Centres of Excellence and training infrastructure— Will the Minister advise;

a) the total gross proceeds received from the sale or disposal of the former Tewantin TAFE campus,

b) how those proceeds have been allocated or applied within the State Budget,

c) whether any of those proceeds have been reinvested in education, vocational training or TAFE infrastructure within the Noosa electorate,

d) whether the Department or Queensland Treasury considered quarantining the proceeds for reinvestment in education or training infrastructure such as a Learning Hub within the Noosa electorate, and

e) if not, why not?

f) whether consultation has occurred with Noosa Council, TAFE Queensland, local schools, Chambers of Commerce and industry regarding.

Regional workforce education and training

With reference to the Department of Trade, Employment and Training Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), which commits to investing in training for the skilled workforce Queensland needs, expanding access to training, and investing in modern training facilities to support industry and regional workforce demand— Will the Minister advise;

a) what education, training and workforce development programs are funded in 2026–27 to address regional workforce shortages,

b) which of these programs are available to residents of the Noosa electorate, including through locally delivered, blended or online training,

c) whether the Department has undertaken any assessment of current or projected workforce shortages in the Noosa electorate across key industries including health, aged care, disability services, hospitality, tourism, construction, manufacturing and education,

d) whether additional locally delivered or flexible training opportunities are being considered to address identified workforce needs in the Noosa region, and (e) what performance measures will be used to evaluate whether these investments are improving workforce participation, skills availability and regional workforce shortages.

Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth

Social housing eligibility thresholds

Q. With reference to the Department of Housing and Public Works Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which provides $1.024 billion over five years from 2025–26 to support delivery of 53,500 social and community homes by 2044, and $83.4 million over three years to continue private rental market tenancy support programs— Will the Minister advise;

a) what data and measures the Government uses to assess housing need and housing stress for people who are ineligible for social housing;

b) whether the Government has assessed the impact of social housing income eligibility thresholds in high-cost housing markets, including the Noosa electorate;

c) how many households were assessed as ineligible for social housing because their income exceeded eligibility thresholds during 2025–26, despite experiencing housing stress or being unable to secure affordable housing;

d) what temporary, transitional or other housing options are funded in 2026–27 for households experiencing housing stress who are ineligible for social housing; and

e) whether the Government intends to review social housing eligibility settings or develop additional housing assistance pathways for households who fall outside current eligibility criteria but remain unable to access affordable housing

f) whether government will under disaster provisions activate sites for caravans/demountable/tiny homes parks to provide temporary accommodations until the housing crisis has been addressed?

Affordable housing outcomes from Doonella Street and Lake Macdonald

Q. With reference to the Sunshine Coast Regional Budget Statement (p.3), which provides $4.2 million over three years for the Cooroy community housing development, and the Department of Housing and Public Works Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which commits $1.024 billion over five years from 2025–26 to support delivery of 53,500 social and community homes by 2044— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether any dwellings not required to meet existing Noosa electorate residents’ social housing demand may be allocated through an affordable housing model for low-income workers who marginally exceed current social housing eligibility thresholds,

b) whether the Department has assessed this need due to outdated social housing eligibility thresholds

c) what policy, legislative or funding barriers currently prevent this model, and

d) whether the Government will consider a pilot affordable housing allocation model for workforce-critical communities?

Under-occupied public housing

Q. With reference to the Department of Housing and Public Works Service Delivery Statement (p.4), which reports that 15% of government-owned and managed social rental housing was under-occupied in 2025–26, with a 2026–27 target of 15%— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether the Department has assessed downsizing incentives or other approaches used in other jurisdictions to better match household size with dwelling size,

b) how many government-owned and managed social rental housing dwellings are currently under-occupied, reported by region and bedroom number,

c) how many larger dwellings could potentially become available for families under alternative voluntary transfer or allocation models,

d) what incentives currently exist to encourage voluntary downsizing, and

e) whether any reforms to improve utilisation of existing public housing stock were considered during the 2026–27 Budget process?

Specialist homelessness services and Noosa

Q. With reference to the Department of Housing and Public Works Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which provides $450.1 million over four years from 2025–26 to deliver frontline housing and homelessness services across Queensland— Will the Minister advise;

a) the 2026–27 funding allocated to Specialist Homelessness Services operating within the Noosa Electorate,

b) the funding received by each provider,

c) whether unmet demand, turn-away and waiting list data are collected for Noosa, and

d) whether additional homelessness funding is being considered to address increasing housing demand within Noosa and broader Queensland?

Housing support for low-income workers

Q. With reference to the Department of Housing and Public Works Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which provides $83.4 million over three years from 2025–26 to continue private rental market tenancy support programs, and $1.024 billion over five years from 2025–26 to support delivery of 53,500 social and community homes by 2044— Will the Minister advise;

a) what programs specifically assist low-income workers who exceed current social housing eligibility thresholds,

b) whether the Department has assessed the number of households within this cohort across Queensland and within Noosa,

c) whether dedicated affordable housing programs for key workers were considered during the 2026–27 Budget process,

d) what further work is planned to address this cohort, including transitional and temporary housing sites such as the former campground at 60 Fellowship Drive Doonan, and

e) whether future Budget measures will specifically target workforce housing affordability?

Noosa youth hub and youth services

With reference to the Department of Housing and Public Works Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states the Department will deliver programs to engage and promote young Queenslanders, including YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament, the Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program, Queensland Youth Week and Safer Schoolies initiatives— Will the Minister advise;

a) what youth services and youth engagement programs are funded in the Noosa Electorate for 2026–27,

b) whether any partner funding is available for a Noosa youth hub or associated youth services,

c) whether the Department has assessed youth service gaps in Noosa and

d) what engagement has occurred with Noosa Council and local providers, including Youturn?

Minister for Local Government and Water, Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers

Rural Fire Service Queensland station prioritisation

Q. With reference to the Queensland Fire Department 2026–27 Service Delivery Statement (p.5), which provides $9.2 million for the delivery of replacement or upgraded rural fire brigade stations across Queensland, and the Capital Statement (p.74) identifying funded station projects— Will the Minister advise;

a) the criteria used to prioritise replacement and upgraded rural fire brigade station projects,

b) the current condition rating, priority ranking or infrastructure assessment for the Tinbeerwah Rural Fire Brigade station,

c) whether volunteer numbers, response coverage, bushfire risk, asset condition and compliance with contemporary operational standards are considered when prioritising projects,

d) whether Tinbeerwah has been assessed for inclusion in future capital works programs and, if so, the outcome of that assessment, and

e) when the next tranche of rural fire brigade station replacement or upgrade projects will be determined?

Volunteers

Q. With reference to Budget Paper 4 (p.23), which provides $1.2 million over three years to deliver the first phase of the 10-year Volunteering Plan and progress the Government’s response to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Volunteering— Will the Minister advise;

a) which Inquiry recommendations will be progressed in 2026–27 and the funding allocated to each,

b) whether any of the $453,000 allocated in 2026–27 will address volunteer insurance, fuel, travel or other out-of-pocket costs,

c) which recommendations remain unfunded or under consideration,

d) whether options such as a statewide volunteer insurance scheme, volunteer fuel subsidy or other financial assistance were considered during the 2026–27 Budget process and, if so, the outcome, and

e) the implementation timetable for the remaining recommendations?

Changes to Federal Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements

Q. With reference to Budget Paper 2 (p. 84) stating that proposed changes to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, including a blanket 50:50 funding arrangement, would have cost the state around an extra $500 million each year on average to respond to recent events— Will the Minister advise;

a) what funding has been allocated in 2026–27 for disaster preparedness, response and recovery activities delivered by Queensland emergency services and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority,

b) whether the proposed Commonwealth cost-sharing changes have been incorporated into Queensland’s 2026–27 Budget and forward estimates,

c) what additional contribution Queensland would be required to provide over the forward estimates if the proposed arrangements proceed, and

d) what impact the proposed changes are expected to have on disaster preparedness, response capability, recovery operations and future investment in emergency service infrastructure, personnel and equipment?

Disaster resilience workforce and volunteer capability

Q. With reference to the Queensland Fire Department Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which states the department will implement the Queensland Fire Department’s Volunteerism Strategy 2026–2030, including providing effective communication and engagement, embedding a safety-first culture, ensuring efficient access to essential equipment, fostering continuous learning and development, and recognising volunteer contributions— Will the Minister advise;

a) which initiatives under the Volunteerism Strategy 2026–2030 will be delivered during 2026–27;

b) which of those initiatives will be delivered in the Sunshine Coast region, including the Noosa Electorate;

c) whether any additional support will be provided to volunteer emergency organisations operating within the Noosa Electorate as part of implementation of the Strategy;

d) whether the Department intends to introduce any additional performance measures to assess implementation of the Strategy beyond the published organisational engagement measure for Rural Fire Service Queensland volunteers; and

e) how volunteer emergency organisations will be involved in evaluating the implementation of the Strategy

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

Illegal e-bike, e-scooter and e-motorbike enforcement

Q. With reference to the Department of Transport and Main Roads Service Delivery Statement (p. 2), which commits to implementing the new e-bike and e-scooter laws to strengthen accountability for riders, parents and suppliers following the passage of the Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill— Will the Minister advise;

a) how much operational funding in 2026–27 has been allocated specifically to support Queensland Police Service enforcement of illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motorbikes,

b) how those enforcement resources will be distributed across police districts,

c) whether high-tourism active transport locations, including Noosa, will receive increased targeted enforcement activity,

d) what performance measures or key indicators will be used to assess the effectiveness of the new enforcement regime, and

e) whether infringement, vehicle seizure, crash and complaint data relating to illegal e-mobility devices will be publicly reported and, if so, how frequently?

Black Spot Eradication Trial

Q. With reference to the Queensland Police Service’s Service Delivery Statement (pp. 1–2), which commits to enhancing community and police safety through improvements in law enforcement capability, including a $5.4 million investment over three years in drone and surveillance technology capable of rapid launch and operation in difficult terrain— Will the Minister advise;

a) the locations selected for the Black Spot Eradication Trial,

b) the criteria used to determine those locations,

c) whether Noosa North Shore, Teewah Beach or the Cooloola Recreation Area were assessed for inclusion and, if not, why not,

d) whether additional communications capability or black spot mitigation initiatives are planned for the North Coast Police Region during 2026–27, and

e) how the trial will be evaluated, including the performance measures that will inform any future expansion.

Sunshine Coast Police District operational capacity

Q. With reference to the Queensland Police Service’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), which commits to maintaining high-visibility policing, targeted enforcement and strong community engagement to deter dangerous behaviour and reinforce safer choices, and to developing a QPS Demand Management Framework to strengthen workforce planning and sustainable service delivery— Will the Minister advise;

a) the authorised establishment, funded establishment, actual full-time equivalent staffing, attrition rate and average leave rate for the Sunshine Coast Police District for 2024–25, 2025–26 and the 2026–27 budgeted establishment,

b) the overtime budget and actual overtime expenditure for the Sunshine Coast Police District for 2024–25, 2025–26 and the 2026–27 budget allocation,

c) whether additional operational resources are allocated to the Noosa Patrol Group or Sunshine Coast Police District and, if so, how those resources are determined,

d) how seasonal population increases are incorporated into police resource allocation decisions, and (e) whether additional permanent police or civilian positions are planned for the Sunshine Coast Police District during the forward estimates.

Police and emergency services mental health

Q. With reference to the Queensland Police Service’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 5), which commits to developing and implementing a fatigue risk management framework tailored to QPS operations to enhance employee wellbeing and support safe, sustainable service delivery— Will the Minister advise;

a) what funding is allocated in 2026–27 for police mental health, fatigue and wellbeing initiatives, including any Copline-style services,

b) whether equivalent mental health and wellbeing supports are available to State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue Queensland and other emergency service personnel and volunteers,

c) whether the Government has assessed extending a dedicated Copline-style peer support service across emergency services,

d) what utilisation, satisfaction and outcome measures will be publicly reported, and

e) whether independent evaluation of these initiatives is planned?

Minister for Primary Industries

Shark Control Program

Q. With reference to the Department of Primary Industries Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which commits to conducting scientific research into shark populations and delivering a strengthened Queensland Shark Control Program for the protection of Queensland beachgoers— Will the Minister advise;

a) what funding has been allocated in 2026–27 to assess, trial or implement alternatives to shark nets, including expanded drone surveillance and other non-lethal shark mitigation technologies;

b) what alternative technologies or management approaches are currently being assessed and the timeframe for any trials or implementation;

c) whether Noosa beaches are being considered for trials of shark net alternatives or expanded shark drone operations, including seven-day monitoring, and if not, why not;

d) whether any shark net alternative trials or expanded drone operations are expected to commence before or during the 2026 whale migration season; and

e) how data collected through the Queensland SharkSmart Drone Trial and other monitoring programs will be used to assess the effectiveness of alternatives to shark nets and inform future shark management decisions.

Feral pest management funding

Q. With reference to the Department of Primary Industries Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which states the Department will partner with local governments, primary producers, natural resource management groups and other stakeholders to develop and implement new regionally focused actions to manage feral pigs and wild dogs— Will the Minister advise;

a) what funding is available to local governments for feral pest management during 2026–27,

b) whether Noosa Shire Council is eligible to apply,

c) the funding allocated by local government area during 2025–26 and 2026–27,

d) whether future funding rounds will specifically support implementation of the Draft Queensland Feral Pig Management Action Plan, and

e) what reporting requirements apply to funded projects?

Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Games On! assessment outcomes

Q. With reference to Budget Paper 3, p.95, which provides $57 million in 2026–27 from the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program and identifies the program as supporting grassroots community sporting legacy from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games— Will the Minister advise

a) the total number of applications received, approved and unsuccessful in the most recent Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program funding round, including the total value of funding sought compared with funding available;

b) whether further funding rounds or additional program funding are planned where demand exceeds available funding;

c) which projects within the Noosa Electorate have been approved, remain under assessment or were unsuccessful, including the Noosa Indoor Sports and Basketball Centre and Noosa Aquatic Centre redevelopment;

d) whether the Noosa Tigers changerooms, Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club redevelopment, Noosa Equestrian Centre and Noosa Athletics Track were assessed during the 2026–27 Budget process; and

e) how the Government will prioritise future Games On! funding for community sporting infrastructure that could support pre-Games training and participation legacy outcomes.

Regional sporting infrastructure prioritisation

a) the total value of community sporting infrastructure funding allocated in 2026–27, reported by region,

b) the total value of funding sought from sporting organisations within the Sunshine Coast region during the 2026–27 Budget process,

c) the total value of community sporting infrastructure funding allocated within the Noosa Electorate,

d) what criteria are used to ensure regional equity when allocating community sporting infrastructure funding,

e) whether the Department measures the distribution of funding between regions and, if so, what performance measures or benchmarks are used, and

f) what Commonwealth or Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic partner funding is expected to supplement State investment in regional community sporting infrastructure during 2026–27 and the forward estimates.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads

Tewantin Bypass funding and delivery

Q. With reference to the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 2025–26 to 2028–29 (p. 49–50), which identifies continued planning and early works for the Tewantin Bypass (Beckmans Road), with procurement scheduled for mid-2026, construction anticipated from 2028–29, and a total committed planning budget of $8.5 million— Will the Minister advise;

a) the funding allocated to the project in 2026–27 and each year of the forward estimates,

b) which project components are funded,

c) the current status of planning, detailed design and environmental approvals,

d) whether the delivery timetable remains on schedule

e) the projected funding required to complete all stages of the bypass, and whether duplication of Beckmans is being reconsidered in this.

Public Transport

Q. With reference to the Department of Transport and Main Roads Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), which states the Department’s purpose is “to provide reliable, resilient, and responsive transport networks and services that are safe and accessible for everyone”, and includes the strategic objective of delivering “an accessible and integrated transport system that is accessible and provides connectivity”— Will the Minister advise;

a) what public transport service improvements are funded for the Noosa Electorate during 2026–27, including any new routes, frequency improvements or timetable changes;

b) whether travel demand modelling has been undertaken for communities including Cooroy, Pomona, Kin Kin, Boreen Point and Cooran, prioritising access to health, education and employment precincts;

c) whether the Department has completed its assessment of a Gympie North–Nambour rail shuttle and the outcomes of any patronage, operational and economic modelling undertaken;

d) when the Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy will be publicly released; and

e) how the Department will measure unmet demand and consult Noosa residents regarding future public transport and rail service improvements.

Active Transport Grants Program

Q. With reference to the Department of Transport and Main Roads 2026–27 Service Delivery Statement (p.1) commitment to deliver a transport system that is accessible and provides connectivity and promoting sustainable and innovative transport solutions, including public transport initiatives and active travel options, to meet the needs of a growing population— Will the Minister advise;

a) what public transport service improvements are funded for the Noosa Electorate during 2026–27, including any new routes, frequency improvements or timetable changes,

b) whether travel demand modelling has been undertaken for communities including Cooroy, Pomona, Kin Kin, Boreen Point and Cooran, including access to health, education and employment precincts and, if so, the outcomes of that modelling,

c) whether the Department has completed its assessment of a Gympie North–Nambour rail shuttle and the outcomes of any patronage, operational and economic modelling undertaken,

d) when the Northern Sunshine Coast Public Transport Strategy will be publicly released, and

e) how the Department will measure unmet public transport demand and consult Noosa residents regarding future bus and rail service improvements.

Wildlife road safety funding

Q. With reference to the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2025–26 to 2028–29 (p.126), which states that the Road Safety Minor Works program distributes funding to respond to emerging local road safety needs— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether any grant or assistance programs are available to local governments, community organisations, wildlife groups or research organisations to reduce wildlife deaths on Queensland roads,

b) the funding allocated to each program during 2026–27 and across the forward estimates,

c) the projects funded since 2022–23,

d) whether any projects have been undertaken within the Noosa Electorate, and

e) whether the Department has assessed future funding requirements for wildlife mitigation on state-controlled roads?

School Transport Assistance Scheme

Q. With reference to Budget Paper 2 (p.152) that outlined School Transport Assistance Scheme, which assists students that do not have a school in their local area or who are from defined low-income groups by reducing the cost of travelling to school on bus, rail and/or ferry services, with allowances for private vehicle transport in certain circumstances— Will the Minister advise;

a) how many School Transport Assistance Scheme applications were refused during 2025–26 because the student did not meet the nearest-state-school or catchment eligibility requirements,

b) how many of those refused applications related to families residing within the Noosa Electorate,

c) whether the Department has undertaken any review of anomalies arising from the current nearest-school eligibility rules, particularly where educational, curriculum or enrolment circumstances limit practical school choice,

d) whether any changes to eligibility criteria or additional funding have been considered to provide greater flexibility, and

e) whether the Department intends to expand hardship or appeal provisions for families adversely affected by the current eligibility rules?

Electric Buses

Q. With reference to the Department of Transport and Main Roads 2026–27 Service Delivery Statement (p.1) commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of transport networks through regular maintenance, upgrades and the implementation of advanced technologies, and promoting sustainable and innovative transport solutions, including public transport initiatives and active travel options— Will the Minister advise;

a) how many new electric buses are planned to enter service in 2026–27, including a breakdown by Translink region;

b) which routes servicing the Sunshine Coast, including the Noosa electorate, are expected to receive electric buses and the anticipated rollout timeframe;

c) whether all new electric buses procured under the 2026–27 program will be fitted with passenger seatbelts and, if not, the reasons why; and

d) what passenger safety standards or risk assessments informed the decision regarding the provision of seatbelts on new electric buses?

Maritime Safety Queensland resources

Q. With reference to the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ Service Delivery Statement (p. 6) outlining the Department’s responsibility for managing vessel movements on Queensland waterways, and the Sunshine Coast Regional Delivery Plan (p. 2) outlining the commencement of the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority from 1 July 2026— Will the Minister advise;

a) how many additional Maritime Safety Queensland officers or compliance positions have been funded for the Sunshine Coast region in 2026–27;

b) how many of those additional positions will be dedicated to the Noosa River and whether they are being provided, in whole or in part, to support implementation of the Noosa River Management Plan and the establishment of the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority;

c) the total number of Maritime Safety Queensland officers or dedicated compliance resources currently allocated to the Noosa River;

d) the number of patrols, warnings, infringements and vessel removals undertaken on the Noosa River during 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025–26; and

e) whether Maritime Safety Queensland has assessed the additional ongoing extra resourcing required to effectively implement the Noosa River Management Plan and support the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority and, if so, the outcome of that assessment.

Gambling advertising on TMR assets

Q. With reference to the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ 2026–27 Service Delivery Statement (p.22), which reports $333.380 million in 2025–26 estimated actual “other revenue” and $323.137 million in 2026–27 budgeted “other revenue” for the reporting entity— Will the Minister advise;

a) the revenue received by the Department from gambling-related advertising on Transport and Main Roads assets during 2025–26, reported by advertising category and asset type,

b) the projected gambling-related advertising revenue for each year of the forward estimates,

c) whether any contractual arrangements restrict or create financial penalties for the removal of gambling-related advertising from departmental assets,

d) whether the Department has assessed the financial impact of discontinuing gambling-related advertising on departmental assets and, if so, the estimated impact, and

e) whether alternative advertising revenue sources have been considered?

Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism

Methodology to identify emerging ongoing issues for women

Q. With reference to the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism Service Delivery Statement (p.1), which commits to delivering and implementing the Women’s Economic Security Strategy to enhance women’s financial security and improve the economic security, skills development and leadership opportunities of women and girls across Queensland— Will the Minister advise;

a) what methodology, data sources and stakeholder engagement processes the Government uses to identify and assess emerging and ongoing issues affecting women across Queensland;

b) how cross-government issues, including access to justice and court delays, housing affordability and homelessness, equitable access to sporting and community infrastructure, workforce participation and personal safety, are incorporated into that assessment;

c) how women living in regional and rural communities, including the Noosa electorate, are represented in this process;

d) how priorities identified through this process inform Budget funding and policy development; and (e) whether the Government intends to publish regular reporting on emerging issues affecting women and the actions taken to address them.

Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services

Serious repeat offender declarations

Q. With reference to the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support Service Delivery Statement (p. 3), which includes the performance measure “Proportion of youth declared a serious repeat offender under the Youth Justice Act 1992 out of all youth with a proven offence finalised”— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether the serious repeat offender index (SROI) is being utilised as part of reporting;

b) the current legislative threshold for a serious repeat offender declaration under the Youth Justice Act 1992;

c) the number of serious repeat offender declarations made in 2023-2024, 2024–25 and 2025–26, reported by Youth Justice Service Centre region;

d) whether the Government has assessed amending the legislative threshold for making a serious repeat offender declaration since the introduction of Adult Crime, Adult Time reforms and, if so, the outcome of that assessment;

e) what mandatory rehabilitation, education or therapeutic programs are available to young people subject to a serious repeat offender declaration;

f) the number of young offenders being intensely case managed during the years 2023-24, 2025-26, 2026-27;

g) what performance measures or evaluation framework the Government uses to assess whether serious repeat offender declarations and intensive case management reduce reoffending.

Rehabilitation Program Performance Indicators

Q. With reference to Queensland Corrective Services’ Service Delivery Statement 2026–27 (p.2-3) outlining the objective of supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending, and the reported service standards for prisoner program completions, in-prison re-entry support and prisoners returning to corrective services with a new correctional sanction within two years— Will the Minister advise:

a) what measures, performance indicators or evaluation frameworks Queensland Corrective Services uses to assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation and re-entry programs;

b) for each measure identified, provide the most recent available results, including any data relating to reductions in reoffending, post-release housing outcomes, post-release employment outcomes, post-release education or training outcomes, and any other indicators of program effectiveness;

c) whether any independent evaluations of rehabilitation or re-entry programs have been completed since 1 January 2023 and, if so, provide the title, completion date and program assessed for each evaluation; and

d) if Queensland Corrective Services does not use quantitative measures or independent evaluations to assess whether rehabilitation and re-entry programs reduce reoffending, why not?

Long-term rehabilitation programs

Q. With reference to the Queensland Corrective Services Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), which commits to reducing reoffending by delivering rehabilitative corrective services and building strong community partnerships to support community safety— Will the Minister advise;

a) whether On-Country, culturally based residential rehabilitation programs are funded in 2026–27 within these programs;

b) the number of funded places available for each program by region;

c) which of these programs operate as court-ordered alternatives to detention;

d) whether participants continue their schooling while undertaking residential rehabilitation and what accredited education, vocational training or employment skills are provided;

e) what arrangements are in place to case manage participants into education, training or employment following completion of the programs, including the average duration of post-program support;

f) whether participation in any residential rehabilitation program may be extended where rehabilitation goals have not been achieved and, if so, under what legislative or policy framework; and

g) what completion, education, employment and recidivism outcomes are reported for each program.

Recidivism Rates

Q. With reference to the Department of Corrective Services 2026–27 Service Delivery Statement (p.1) commitment to contribute to Making Queensland Safer through the rehabilitation of prisoners and offenders— Will the Minister advise;

a) the annual recidivism rate for adults released from Queensland correctional centres and young people released from youth detention for each year from 2020–21 to 2025–26, reported separately;

b) the proportion of adults and young people who returned to custody within 6 months, 12 months and 24 months of release for each of those years;

c) what factors the Queensland Government has identified as contributing to changes in recidivism rates for adults and young people over that period; and

d) what performance measures, targets and evaluation framework have been established to assess the effectiveness of the Staying on Track program and other 2026–27 rehabilitation initiatives in reducing recidivism for adults and young people.

Continuity of rehabilitation from youth detention to adult prison

a) how many young people transferred from youth detention to an adult corrective services facility during 2024–25 and 2025–26;

b) what arrangements are in place to ensure continuity of rehabilitation, education, vocational training and case management following transfer from youth detention to an adult corrective services facility, including whether an individual transition plan accompanies each transfer;

c) whether specific funding has been allocated in 2026–27 to support continuity of rehabilitation and transition services for this cohort;

d) how information relating to rehabilitation, education, vocational training, risk assessments and case management is transferred between the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support and Queensland Corrective Services; and

e) what long-term outcomes are monitored for this cohort, including rates of program completion, educational attainment, employment following release and reoffending.

Financial Assistance for victims

Q. With reference to the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support 2026–27 Service Delivery Statement (p.2) providing $18.9 million for Victim Assist Queensland to continue supporting victims of crime— Will the Minister advise;

a) what financial assistance schemes are available to victims of non-violent offences in Queensland and the eligibility criteria for each;

b) the number of applications for financial assistance from victims of non-violent offences received, approved and declined in each year from 2022–23 to 2025–26, reported by offence category;

c) the total value of financial assistance provided to victims of non-violent offences in each of those years, reported by offence category; and

d) whether the Government has undertaken, or intends to undertake, a review of the eligibility criteria or levels of financial assistance available to victims of non-violent offences and, if so, the outcome or anticipated timeframe for that review.

Transitional housing for people leaving detention

With reference to the Queensland Corrective Services 2026–27 Service Delivery Statement (p.1) commitment to reduce reoffending by delivering rehabilitative corrective services and build strong community partnerships to support community safety—

Will the Minister advise (a) what transitional accommodation programs are funded in 2026–27 for people exiting custody, reported separately for young people leaving youth detention and adults leaving correctional centres; (b) the number of funded transitional accommodation places available by region, reported separately for young people and adults; (c) how many young people leaving youth detention and adults leaving correctional centres exited custody into homelessness or unstable accommodation during 2023-24, 2024–25 and 2025–26, and; (d) what pre-release planning arrangements and partnerships exist with the Department of Housing and Public Works, the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support, and community housing or specialist homelessness organisations to improve housing outcomes for people exiting custody, reported separately for young people and adults.

Youth Crime Prevention and Early Intervention Initiatives

With reference to the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support 2026–27 Service Delivery Statement (p.1) commitment to continue delivery of Regional Reset early intervention programs, which provide a short stay ‘reset’ for youth demonstrating high-risk behaviours, and pathways into education, training and employment—

Will the Minister advise (a) whether the Department has assessed opportunities to establish or partner with a Noosa-based youth hub or similar place-based early intervention initiative as part of the Regional Reset or other youth crime prevention programs, (b) what 2026–27 funding is available for local governments and community organisations to partner in youth crime prevention and early intervention initiatives, (c) what Department-funded youth crime prevention and early intervention programs currently operate within the Noosa Electorate, (d) whether Noosa Shire Council and local community organisations have been consulted regarding future place-based youth crime prevention initiatives, and (e) what criteria are used to determine locations for new Regional Reset sites and other place-based youth crime prevention programs?

Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership

Land tax thresholds and housing affordability

With reference to the Queensland Budget 2026–27 Budget Strategy and Outlook, which confirms the land tax liability thresholds remain at $600,000 for resident individuals and $350,000 for companies, trusts and absentees (Budget Paper 2, p. 167–168), with no changes announced in the 2026–27 Budget—

Will the Treasurer advise (a) whether Treasury prepared advice or modelling during the 2026–27 Budget process regarding increasing or indexing land tax thresholds, (b) the estimated revenue impact of each option considered, (c) whether Treasury assessed the impact of land tax on residential rents and commercial leases for small businesses, (d) whether any analysis was undertaken of impacts in high-value regional housing markets including Noosa, and (e) why no land tax threshold changes were included in the 2026–27 Budget?

Stamp duty exemption for seniors downsizing

With reference to Queensland Treasury’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), which states that Treasury will continue to deliver the Government’s Boost to Buy home ownership scheme while partnering with stakeholders to address housing supply and affordability challenges to lift Queensland’s home ownership rate—

Will the Treasurer advise (a) whether Treasury prepared advice during the 2026–27 Budget process regarding a transfer duty concession or exemption for Seniors Card holders downsizing their principal place of residence, (b) the estimated fiscal impact of any options considered, (c) whether Treasury modelled the potential increase in housing supply arising from downsizing incentives, (d) what interstate schemes were examined, and (e) why no downsizing concession was included in the Budget?

Small business tax relief package

With reference to Queensland Treasury’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 2), including the extension of the 50% payroll tax rebate on wages of apprentices and trainees until 30 June 2027—

Will the Treasurer advise (a) whether Treasury prepared advice, modelling or policy options during the development of the 2026–27 Budget regarding broader payroll tax, transfer duty or land tax relief for small and family businesses, (b) the estimated fiscal impact of each option considered, (c) whether Treasury assessed the impact of state taxation and broader operating costs on the viability of tourism, hospitality and retail businesses, particularly in regional communities including Noosa, (d) whether any direct taxation relief for small and family businesses, other than the payroll tax rebate for apprentices and trainees, was considered during the Budget process and, if so, why it was not included in the 2026–27 Budget, and (e) whether further taxation reforms affecting small and family businesses remain under active consideration during the forward estimates.

Worker accommodation grants

With reference to Queensland Treasury’s Service Delivery Statement (p. 2), which states that Treasury will partner with stakeholders to address housing supply and affordability challenges to lift Queensland’s home ownership rate—

Will the Treasurer advise (a) whether Treasury prepared advice, modelling or policy options during the development of the 2026–27 Budget regarding financial incentives or grant programs to support the delivery of worker accommodation by employers, community organisations or industry groups, (b) whether any such options were costed and, if so, the estimated cost of each option, (c) whether Treasury assessed the impacts of workforce housing shortages on regional economies and key industries, including tourism and hospitality in communities such as Noosa, and (d) whether targeted worker accommodation incentives remain under consideration during the forward estimates.

Housing affordability modelling

With reference to the Queensland Treasury Service Delivery Statement (p. 2), which provides for the continuation of the $30,000 First Home Owner Grant for eligible new homes valued at up to $750,000—

Will the Treasurer advise (a) what modelling Treasury undertook to assess the impact of these initiatives on housing affordability across South East Queensland; (b) whether Treasury modelled the number of new dwellings expected to be available for purchase below $750,000, reported by financial year and local government area; (c) whether Treasury assessed the impact of these initiatives on housing affordability in high-cost communities such as Noosa; and (d) what proportion of new dwellings delivered or enabled through these initiatives is expected to be available for purchase below $750,000?

Queensland Energy Roadmap implementation

With reference to the Queensland Treasury Service Delivery Statement (p. 1), which identifies delivery of the Queensland Energy Roadmap as a key priority—

Will the Treasurer advise (a) whether Treasury prepared advice during the development of the 2026–27 Budget regarding a whole-of-government implementation framework for achieving Queensland’s net zero emissions target by 2050, (b) whether consideration has been given to establishing a dedicated whole-of-government governance, implementation or reporting framework to monitor progress across agencies, (c) what whole-of-government performance measures or reporting mechanisms are currently used to monitor progress towards the Government’s emissions reduction and net zero commitments, (d) whether enhanced public reporting on implementation of the Queensland Energy Roadmap will be introduced during the forward estimates.

Premier and Minister for Veterans

Review of Governance Systems

With reference to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet Service Delivery Statement (pp.1–2), which identifies the Department’s objectives of “an accountable and effective government” and key deliverables to drive cross-agency policy, improve service delivery and pursue excellence in legislative drafting—

Will the Premier advise whether the Government has considered progressing during 2026–27 any governance or parliamentary reforms, including (a) a further review of public sector governance arrangements following the Coaldrake Review, (b) reforms to the parliamentary committee or Estimates system, (c) broader government governance and accountability structures, (d) the establishment of an independent electoral and administrative review body or similar governance reform mechanism, and (e) what assessment has been undertaken of the effectiveness of Queensland’s current parliamentary accountability and governance arrangements.

Veterans support following Australian Government allied health change

With reference to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet Service Delivery Statement (p.2), which states the Department will enhance engagement with the veterans’ community and stakeholders to develop, coordinate and implement policies, programs and initiatives to support veterans—

Will the Premier advise (a) whether any State funding has been allocated or existing programs expanded during 2026–27 to support veterans who may experience reduced access to allied health services following recent Commonwealth changes to veterans’ allied health arrangements, (b) whether the Government is developing any additional policies, programs or initiatives to address increased demand for health, wellbeing or community support services for veterans, (c) what engagement has occurred with the Australian Government, ex-service organisations and veteran support providers regarding the impacts of these Commonwealth changes on Queensland veterans, and (d) whether the Government has undertaken any assessment of the likely impacts of these changes on demand for Queensland-funded health, wellbeing or veteran support services.