Noosa 360

Sandy has received notification that following her long-time efforts, the recent Government has committed to legislate to establish an Independent Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). She now calls on the LNP to make the same commitment should they form Government after…

Independent Review of Powers and Penalties under the Environmental Protection Act The Independent Review of Powers and Penalties under the Environmental Protection Act conducted by retired Judge Richard Jones and Barrister Susan Hedge is a vital and welcomed piece of…

Much advocacy has been advanced over the last two years for an independent Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Queensland, to address failings in our current system of environmental protections. Queensland is the only State in Australia not to have an…

Following our previous Noosa 360 updates, the Environmental Protection (Powers and Penalties) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 has been introduced into Queensland Parliament. This bill doesn’t cover all community concerns including what is needed to address the inadequacies of…

In April 2022 the Government commissioned an Independent Review of Powers and Penalties under the Environmental Protection Act to be conducted by retired Judge Richard Jones and Barrister Susan Hedge. The Final Report found that the Environmental Protection Act 1994…

Following a meeting last week with Transport & Main Roads (TMR) Ministerial staff during Parliament, and as a follow on from our update of 13 May: TMR is looking into options to require contractors to assess haulage routes for future…

TMR has conducted an Australian National Risk Assessment Model (ANRAM) assessment of Kin Kin Road. Preliminary high-level findings from the assessment include: When ranked in terms of FSI (fatal and severe injury crashes) per kilometre, it is number 316 of…

As an Independent Member of Parliament (MP), Sandy at times is asked about her policies and where she stands on a particular issue. Simply put, her policies are to deliver to the Noosa Electorate outcomes in line with community expectations,…

Thank you to all 506 Noosans who shared their thoughts and priorities for this year, an increase on the previous annual survey. However as always, we would like to see more and encourage suggestions from our community on how we…

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…

ELECTION 2024 – NOOSA DID IT! Noosans worked and fought hard to keep Noosa independent – AND YOU DID IT! How proud I am of our beautiful community and, in the spirit which has seen us through fires, floods and…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 9th of August 2025: Happy August everyone! Again, I will need to ‘speed date’ through Budget Estimates 2024 instead of the usual dedicated update…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 6th of July: Well, I had hoped to stick to my promise last time of focusing on the Budget this edition, however again with…

TO START! NOOSA MP QLD DAY AWARDS The J was packed full of laughter, love and cheers of delight as 150 residents gathered to honour 57 incredible volunteers at the Noosa MP Queensland Day Awards on the 6th of June.…

Queenslanders have endured ongoing financial and emotional hardship since the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes increases in domestic violence and mental health issues and a housing crisis. In addition, high inflations, with this budget addressing cost of living pressures through electricity…

This year, we again provided Quick Start Grants to help our local organisations. Thank you to all who applied, with more than we have ever had! Our volunteers are vital to our community, providing essential services, supports and activities that…

It has been a really big month, so forgive that we were not able to fit everything in as it would have been 10 pages! Firstly, thank you to all who attended the information sessions and sent submissions regarding the…

The following article was authored by Sandy Bolton MP and published in the Noosa Today on the 7th of July 2023: Budget week in Parliament is always guaranteed to see a glaring difference between speakers on the two sides of the…

In response to community seeking an interim conservation order to protect 1 Grasstree Court from imminent clearing, Sandy asked a Question Without Notice of the Minister in Parliament due to the urgency of the situation. You can read the question…

After being away for two Parliamentary sittings, a dose of COVID and a biannual dash to visit my grandies, how lucky we are to be able to keep working from anywhere, infected with anything!  A highlight was attending Committee with…

Department of Environment and Science operates a Pollution Hotline for any pollution complaints: Examples Include: significant fish kills (not including bycatch) chemical truck/vehicle rollovers factory fires (if a premises is currently on fire call 000 immediately) pipeline breaks major sewage…

So much to share from Parliament and here at home this month including on the Cooloola Great Walk, Teewah management, pedestrian crossings, and much, much more. There were many moments of great celebration, as well deep shock and sadness, which…

A massive ‘Happy New Year’ to all fellow Noosans, I trust you enjoyed the holiday season which had both the ‘fabulous’ and sadly some ‘not so fabulous?  From festive Christmas events to New Year celebrations, our community spirit has filled…

The end of the year has rushed upon us in a flurry with so much to share since our last newsletter, especially as this is the last one for 2022, and written in advance to ensure a printed version is…

A month of transit hence a late edition! With three sittings of Parliament, adjusting to our ‘transitory’ office and accommodation due to Parliamentary Annex works, and travelling with my committee to north QLD, my bags are permanently packed! A special…