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Advocacy has continued regarding the community’s frustration around the length of time for civil court decisions. Following Sandy’s Question on Notice in Parliament, which can be viewed on our April 2024 Noosa 360 update, and the 2024 State Election, Sandy…

With community frustration growing around the length of time for court decisions and the Productivity Commission reporting that last year Queensland courts cleared the lowest number of civil cases within 12 months of any Australian State or Territory, Sandy asked…

Many residents contact our office seeking help with legal matters; however, it is important to understand the role of a Member of Parliament (MP) and the separation of powers that exists as part of our government system. One of the…

Planning and Environment Court outcome Sandy joined Noosa Council and the community at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday 25 November 2024 to hear His Honour Judge Long SC’s decision on the Noosa Council legal case against the operators of…

The site continues to be of great interest to our office and to many in our community, with some misinformation emanating, this update is to clarify there has been no change in status of the site, as previously posted in…

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…

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

The Estimate Hearings follow the presentation of the Queensland 2024 Budget and gives an opportunity for State Members of Parliament (MPs) to ‘drill’ down into the details on how funds are being spent, or not spent. As mentioned in our…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 16th of March 2024: Consultations, or getting your views on government proposals, projects or provisions, take many forms. On multiple occasions I have called…

The Estimates Hearings follow the presentation of the Queensland 2023 Budget and gives an opportunity for Members of Parliament to ‘drill’ down into the details on how funds are being spent, or not spent. As part of efforts to see…

The Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project The Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project (CGWEP) is a proposal being advanced by the Queensland Government, in conjunction with the local Kabi Kabi indigenous group and a commercial “cabin style” accommodation provider (CABN) to…

The holiday season is upon us, and even though it has been a turbulent time, it has not stopped our community from rallying in multiple realms, showcasing its iconic, inclusive and passionate spirit. A big thank you to all that…

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…