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A month of extremes which seems to be becoming the norm?! We had wonderful ceremonies and celebrations, Order of Australia Medals (OAM) awarded to Noosa’s Dr Susan Davis OAM and David Dunworth OAM, as well sad passing’s of much-loved Noosans…

Conducted annually at the end of each year, the survey is a snapshot from residents on a range of State Government issues and service provisions. Under the health services category, over 60% of the community highlighted Noosa Hospital Emergency Department…

Welcome to a new year, and I am sure many were very happy to bid farewell to 2021! As mentioned in my latest Noosa Today column, Christmas again was not in any way normal, nor what we would have wished…

Thank you to all that took the time to complete our Noosa MP Community Survey 2021. It has been extremely valuable in identifying your greatest local concerns, as well your thoughts on issues across Queensland. There were no surprises in…

As our community celebrates the roadmap for our borders reopening, we are mindful of confusion and concern from already impacted businesses and residents. This was highlighted in my MPI on COVID-19 transition  speech in Parliament recently, calling for much needed…

From historic debates in Parliament to magical spring events across the electorate, it has been again a month of extremes. So much to celebrate, as well ruminate on. Diversity, controversy, and questioning should never be seen as a negative as…

Welcome to Spring everyone! Longer and warmer days, the joy of blooms and the warming of our waterways and hearts as our lives continue to be disrupted from all angles. Directives, restrictions, vaccine debates, protests and on/offline media that look…

The Estimates Hearings follow the presentation of the Queensland 2021 Budget, then Committees table their reports with MP’s Statement of Reservations included, with the delivery of speeches giving voice to budget items, as well as broader systemic concerns. As experienced…

If last month resembled being in a tumble dryer, this month is more like a cyclone, and I am still looking for the calm in the ‘eye’ of? However, in the storm there was and are many rainbows, and appreciation…

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As always, Budget Week at Parliament is full of expectations, ruminations, and deliberations amongst some frustrations and bleary eyes! From the first ‘trawl through’, there is much good, with literally something for everyone. However, as I have said before, the…

It was a month like no other, from the residual fallout from COVID continuing to create some challenges and frustrations, to the other side of the emotional spectrum notifying some of our fabulous organisations about their successful grant applications totalling…

From major events to our Anzac Day commemorations, national awards to book launch’s, co-chairing and co-hosting gatherings, treasured visits to those celebrating 100 years of life, and meetings in abundance that covered such breadth that I almost ran out of…

The explanation below is in response to questions we continue to receive regarding secondary dwellings. The Queensland Planning Regulation sets out land use definitions that all Councils need to adopt in their planning schemes. The land use definition of a…

After weeks spent in Parliament and travelling throughout Queensland with the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, and then in self isolation due to the now passed lock down, I am more than looking forward to the long weekend to curb…

To say that February has been outrageously busy would be an understatement. From vibrant community happenings to the first Parliamentary sitting week of the year, meetings with Ministers, advocates and organisations, speeches to create equality for equitable decisions, as well…

Evening everyone! As most have heard, due to an ongoing dispute between FB and the Federal Government, my FB personal and MP page, along with some Government and essential service sites, have been affected and still not available. So until…

In response to concerns raised regarding AFAD and comparisons between QLD and NSW, we have been advised the following: The Duties Act 2001 (the Act) imposes AFAD at a rate of 7 per cent of the property value where a…

Welcome to 2021 everyone!! I trust that you all had a wonderful holiday break, with time spent among family and friends. Happily, I had longed for time with the ‘grandies’ in a lovely ‘staycation’, with a weekend sleepover in our…

Can you believe it!! The holiday season has arrived and how excited I am to be back home from 4 weeks of both the Red and Green Chambers. Surreal after everything that we have gone through this year? Yes. Now…

The rapid changes in this year have not abated this month, with border opening announcements, welcoming of new and returning MP’s, the official opening of the 57th Parliament, and an abundance of highlights that I always endeavour to condense, though…

October 2020 – Edition #31 To say it has been a busy month of extremes is an understatement! In addition to normal MP ‘business’, we had campaigning, 2 weeks of pre poll and an election day. Such an abundance of…

Noosa Council approved the amended design of the boatshed at 2 Russell St, Noosaville, on 19th June 2020. This included modifications such as lowering of the roof. Attached is the approval together with amended design.  We are currently awaiting the…

Spring has arrived! Longer and warmer days (as well some sneezing from those ‘blooms’) and  welcome changes to COVID-19 restrictions with the reopening of the border to  ACT and outdoor gatherings expanded for businesses including cafes, theme parks, zoos and…