AFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE MAY 2020
Now that COVID-19 is out of the ‘emergency’ phase, I have contacted Noosa Council and Sunshine Coast Council for updates regarding the reviews that...
COOROY INTERSECTION UPDATE MAY 2020
As of 15 May 2020, we have not received a response to our letter to Minister Bailey on 27 February 2020 asking for the outcome and recommendations...
COVID-19 BUSINESS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT SUPPORT MAY 2020
QLD GOVERNMENT ROADMAP TO RECOVERY PLAN www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/covid-19-restrictions/easing FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ROADMAP TO RECOVERY...
FEDERAL BUSHFIRE INQUIRY MAY 2020
A Royal Commission into National Disaster Arrangements was established on 20 February 2020 in response to the extreme bushfire season of 2019-20...
DECOMMISSIONED TAFE SITE MAY 2020
Now that the new Council has been elected, we are awaiting their decision on the final purchase arrangements. We will provide further updates as...
FLIGHT PATH UPDATE MAY 2020
The Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) has advised they have completed their report on Airservices Australia's introduction of new flight paths at the...
NOOSA RIVER CATCHMENT TESTING UPDATE MAY 2020
The Department of Environment and Science has been working with Noosa Council to undertake testing of the water and surrounding catchment area in...
Newsletter April 2020 – Edition #25
With so much to report on this month, where to start? The Easter long weekend was well managed due to the incredible efforts of our frontliners...
KOALA HABITAT MAPPING UPDATE APRIL 2020
Recently sub-legislation came through the Innovation, Tourism Development and Environment Committee (ITDEC) regarding koala habitat mapping and in...
NOOSA RIVER UPDATE APRIL 2020
A good meeting with our new Maritime Safety Queensland Officer (MSQ), Jake Hennessy, to get an update on his recent meetings with local...
5G APRIL 2020
The debate around 5G has increased over the past few months with some of our residents concerned about the potential health effects of...
SCUH TRANSPORT LINK PILOT APRIL 2020
COVID-19 has put a halt to the final operational details with the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) and ComLink regarding this initiative,...
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE UPDATE APRIL 2020
In March I wrote to Minister Ryan, Minister Farmer and Minister D’Ath with 13 recommendations developed in collaboration with Noosa electorate...
NOOSA NATIONAL PARK UPDATE APRIL 2020
In February a survey was sent to stakeholders to assess any concerns regarding the Noosa National Park. Given the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is...
COMMITTEE PROCESS
Each University term I take on an intern as part of addressing long standing system failures within the Queensland Parliament. Last year, we...
CYCLING PATHWAYS UPDATE APRIL 2020
Noosa Council have understandably not progressed their Master Plan as yet due to the recent elections and COVID, however the suggestions that have...
Newsletter – March 2020 #24
Whilst writing this, and looking at the pictures pre-COVID, I cannot believe it has been only 3 weeks since our whole world, and way of living has...
RURAL FIRE SERVICE BLUE CARDS APRIL 2020
Recent media reports have outlined the requirement for our volunteer firefighters to apply for Blue Cards. Since changes were made to the Working...