31 January, 2014 – Fiona Simpson MP

Tertiary transport rort to stop

State NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 31 January, 2014

The Newman Government is cracking down on public transport users falsely claiming to be full time university students in order to receive cheaper fares. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said a tertiary transport concession card, similar to that used in regional Queensland since 2004 and interstate, will be rolled out across South East…

Next round of road safety grants open

State NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 31 January, 2014

Community groups, schools and local councils will have a second chance to tackle Queensland’s road toll with the next round of the Community Road Safety Grants program now open. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson called on locals to put forward their innovative road safety ideas for a share of the $1.2 million in…

Public invited to comment on Maroochydore city centre

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 31 January, 2014

Plans for the commercial transformation of the Maroochydore’s city centre have taken another step forward with the release for public comment of a proposed development scheme for the Sunshine Coast city. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney said the development scheme sets out the Queensland Government and local council’s…