Noosa 360

Following the Queensland Government’s announcement of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) blackspot eradication trial in the Western Downs, we wrote to the Minister for Police requesting a similar trial be considered for the Noosa North Shore, Teewah Beach and broader…

After the 2024 State Election and an election commitment by the new government to establish a Save Night Precinct (SNP) in Noosa, Sandy requested local stakeholders be consulted as from our understanding this had not been applied for, nor supported.…

Following the 2024 October State Election, with the LNP committing to establish a Safe Night Precinct (SNP) on Hastings Street and Noosa Junction, Sandy wrote to the new Attorney General to request that they confirm that implementation will incorporate consultation…

New Cooroy Police Station  Sandy joined our frontliners and the community in August 2024 to celebrate the new Cooroy Police Station, which is designed to ensure the delivery of modern, mobile and flexible policing services with allowance for future growth.…

In response to community calls for more police officers in Noosa, Sandy during 2023 Estimates Hearings queried how adequate police numbers are determined for a region given the increase we have had in domestic and family violence and mental health…

In April 2023, the Queensland Parliament passed the Police Powers and Responsibilities (Jack’s Law) Amendment Bill to expand the trial of handheld scanners to detect unlawfully possessed knives beyond the Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach safe night precincts. At the time,…

Recruitment process In Sandy’s recent Noosa MP Community Survey, some residents expressed concerns regarding inadequate training for new police recruits and fears that the current ‘$100,000 from day one’ advertising campaign will attract inappropriate candidates. In response, we have received…

With much misinformation, as well lack of knowledge on social media regarding policing in our electorate, please find information below. Noosa, as well the neighboring Nicklin and Ninderry Electorates, are part of what is termed ‘borderless policing’ in the North…

The Noosa Heads Police Division has been identified as one of the initial locations to establish new mobile police beats, which will provide a more visible, mobile and agile capability for our police to be at the right places when…

Question on Notice No. 1257 Asked on 19 September 2018 MS S BOLTON ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND MINISTER FOR CORRECTIVE SERVICES (HON M RYAN) QUESTION: Will the Minister advise what investigations are underway into the use of emerging technologies…

Question on Notice No. 1257 Asked on 19 September 2018 MS S BOLTON ASKED MINISTER FOR POLICE AND MINISTER FOR CORRECTIVE SERVICES (HON M RYAN QUESTION: Will the Minister advise what investigations are underway into the use of emerging technologies…

In October 2025, Sandy directed a Question on Notice to the Premier regarding an Independent Crime Statistics Body. This was asked after similar questions to the previous government regarding conflicting in figures, discrepancies in data criteria and reporting frameworks, and…

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…

Read this August 2026 Newsletter! With everything from the Queensland Budget Estimates to Queensland police e-bike enforcement operations, updates on road infrastructure projects, plus so much more!

Following concerns raised by residents regarding electric bikes purchased in good faith that are no longer permitted to be used on public roads and paths under Queensland’s new e-mobility laws, we submitted a Question on Notice to the Minister for…

As reported in our May update, the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee finalised its review of the Queensland Government’s Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-Mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026 and delivered a number of recommendations…

As reported in our March update, we raised community feedback and stakeholder concerns following the introduction of the Queensland Government’s Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-Mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026. This included on enforcement, practicality, accessibility…

In response to our ongoing advocacy with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), as well by residents, raising concerns about speeding and safety matters on McKinnon Drive, TMR is conducting a Speed Limit Review currently and has recently…

Following our previous NOOSA 360 updates regarding driver behaviour on Teewah Beach and within the Cooloola Recreation Area, concerns continue to be raised by residents and visitors regarding unsafe driving practices, particularly during peak holiday periods. As part of enforcement…

Following the Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland, the Queensland Government has agreed, or agreed in principle, to all 28 recommendations and has now tabled legislation to facilitate their implementation. Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland…

While outside the Noosa Electorate, we have sought information from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) regarding the status of off-ramp lighting at the Cooroy, Eumundi and Pomona exits on the Bruce Highway, following concerns related to night-time…

Our advocacy continues for any avenue to address genuine affordable housing, as well as additional emergency and transitional accommodation for our workers sleeping ‘rough’. House with No Steps For many years we have chased the former House with No Steps…

Our advocacy on the management of visitation to the Teewah–Noosa North Shore beaches has continued on behalf of Noosa residents and stakeholders. In September 2025, Noosa Council sent us a list of priorities on behalf of Noosa Council and Teewah…

Following a Queensland Police Service (QPS) audit at our local public high schools, which revealed the vast majority of e-bikes and e-scooters were non-compliant with Queensland legislation, Sunshine Beach State High School (SBSHS), Noosa District State High School (NDSHS) and…

Our advocacy has continued regarding reckless electric bike, scooter and illegal motorbike usage with the latest updates below, including recent responses from the Minister for Transport and Main Roads (TMR). We will continue to post when new information becomes available…