Update to Maroochy River Conservation Park Plan long over-due

State LNP MP Fiona Simpson says better management of the Maroochy River Conservation Park  is a priority for the LNP in Government after the State Labor Government had failed to update the 1999 Management Plan for the park. Ms Simpson said she had been pursuing th... ... (21-Feb)

Getting the Sunshine Coast’s jobs back on track - LNP’s economic blueprint

 SMALL Businesses seeking to grow Sunshine Coast jobs have received a boost with the LNP’s economic blueprint released today, focussing on cutting payroll tax, red tape and regulation. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said it was time for government to get off the back of small businesses... ... (20-Feb)

MSQ flip flop over action on Mooloolaba Harbour

Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has today attacked the State Labor Government for their flip flop over promised action to improve safety at the Mooloolah river mouth. "Only weeks ago, at a meeting I convened with Maritime Safety Queensland, the government said they were investigating more eff... ... (10-Feb)

Mooloolaba Harbour under the spotlight again

Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed promised action from Maritime Safety Queensland to address concerns raised after incidents which occurred on the Mooloolaba Harbour Entrance over the Christmas-New Year period. Ms Simpson convened a meeting with Maritime Safety Queensland and Counci... ... (31-Jan)

Minister asleep at the wheel over emergency call delay

The Emergency Services Minister has been accused of being asleep at the wheel after he dismissed concerns a witness to a robbery was put on hold for five minutes after ringing “000” as thieves broke into the neighbouring shop. State MP Fiona Simpson said Minister Neil Roberts' acceptance of the del... ... (16-Jan)

Longer term solution needed for bar

STATE MP Fiona Simpson has called for longer-term sand pumping solutions to be investigated for the Mooloolah River Mouth. Ms Simpson welcomed news that recent dredging had successfully cleared the shoaling at the mouth of the river which had caused havoc over Christmas-New Year. However, she sai... ... (16-Jan)

000 delays risk lives

State MP Fiona Simpson has called for urgent action over ‘000’ call delays, saying they could risk lives after an incident at Mooloolaba this week. Ms Simpson said the robbery of the ‘iLove Computers’ Authorised Apple Reseller Store at Bundilla early on Monday morning was bad enough but now it had ... ... (13-Jan)

Departments to work together on solutions to staff parking problem in Central Maroochydore

  Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson called for an urgent audit of transport needs for staff working in the government precinct in central Maroochydore.   In order to work out some alternative solutions to the car parking problems in the Cornmeal Parade area, it was agreed that the D... ... (12-Dec)

More money wasted on plans for failed bus station project

Derelict shop-fronts in central Maroochydore stand idle in place of a key piece of transport infrastructure due to the Bligh Labor Government's poor planning and cost blow-outs. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson is calling on the Government to come clean on how much extra money is being spent o... ... (14-Nov)

Simpson calls for solutions not buck-passing over parking

PARKING WOES are hurting workers and residents alike in Maroochydore with the issue heating up. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson called for an urgent meeting with local and state government representatives to work out solutions to the parking problems facing workers in central Maroochydore a... ... (07-Nov)

Sunshine Coast Airport upgrade granted "significant" status

I am delighted that the Coordinator-General has declared the proposed $419 million upgrade to the Sunshine Coast Airport to be a "significant project".While this does not constitute project approval, this is certainly a step in the right direction to enable our airport to accommodate larger aircraft... ... (01-Nov)

Minister misses the point on Coolum traffic concerns

The announcement that traffic lights are to be installed on the Coolum-Yandina Road on the junction with Central Avenue and Yungar Street has baffled local residents who are concerned about the more urgent issue of congestion at the junction with South Coolum Road. The Minister has fail... ... (30-Oct)

Congratulations Ben Schultz

Fiona presented Maroochydore High School Captain Ben Schulz with Senior Citizenship Award for 2011.  “I love the awards nights at Maroochydore High. It is so uplifting to see young people achieving with the support of their families and teachers,” Fiona said.     “Ben Schulz is a... ... (27-Oct)

Work finally starting on Pacific Paradise pedestrian and cycle path

Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson welcomed news that construction of the new Pacific Paradise shared pedestrian and cycle path on the Sunshine Motorway is due to start soon. The long-awaited 2.3km pathway between the Maroochy River Bridge and Ocean Drive on David Low Way is a vital co... ... (26-Oct)

Sunshine Coast funding wins

State Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson welcomed news of funding wins of almost $150,000 for deserving community groups in the Maroochydore Electorate. Ms Simpson was delighted to congratulate the following groups on their successful grant applications from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund: ... ... (12-Oct)

Recognition of Coolum Justice of the Peace Graham Muspratt

State MP Fiona Simpson recently presented a certificate of achievement to recognise Mt Coolum resident Graham Muspratt for forty years of dedicated voluntary service to the community as a Justice of Peace. Ms Simpson said Mr Muspratt was a great example of a community volunteer who goes above the c... ... (11-Oct)

Apex Camp celebrations at Mudjimba

Celebrating 25 years of the Apex Camp at Mudjimba was an event that no storm clouds could stop. State MP Fiona Simpson joined National President of Apex Chris Morahan, President or the Apex Camp Committee Wayne Greenham, and Camp  Manager Vince Boeske in front of the new activity centre wh... ... (11-Oct)

Dodgy excuses don't wash over bus hub MP claims

THE biggest bus hub on the Sunshine Coast was gridlocked due to the State Government's haphazard timetabling for the upgrade to fix its current safety problems. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the delays were adding cost to the process and delaying improvements to the Sunshine Coast publ... ... (07-Oct)

Labor’s hit list for Sunshine Coast charities revealed after Canberra accuses Bligh government of bad advice

The inept Bligh government has been left red faced after the Federal Government identified the reason it back-flipped on a controversial retrospective pay regulation for the community sector. According to the LNP Shadow minister for Community Services Fiona Simpson Canberra rightly blamed an inaccur... ... (26-Sep)

Clive Palmer shares his vision for the Sunshine Coast

More than 200 Sunshine Coast business people packed out the Maroochy Surf Club to listen to successful Queensland entrepreneur Clive Palmer's vision for the coast. Hosted by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson, the event was keenly attended by key representatives from Sunshine Coast Council, Univ... ... (15-Sep)