21 March, 2014 – Fiona Simpson MP

Queensland leads the fight against bullying & violence in schools

State NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 21 March, 2014

More Queensland students have taken part in the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence today, than in any other state or territory. Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek joined the students at Rochedale State School in Brisbane’s south – one of 585 schools, with 311,357 students involved from around the state. “By standing together on…

Landmark laws deliver revolution in regional planning

State NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 21 March, 2014

The State Government will deliver the clearest regional planning laws in Queensland’s history with Parliament today passing the Regional Planning Interests Act 2014. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Planning and Infrastructure Jeff Seeney said the Act will provide investment certainty for the agriculture and resource sectors by introducing a clear and equitable process…

Child protection reforms a top priority for Queensland

State NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 21 March, 2014

The Newman Government’s commitment to making Queensland the safest place to raise a child will take an important step forward with reforms recommended by the Child Protection Commission of Inquiry introduced in Parliament today. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the State Government was following the Commission’s roadmap to developing a sustainable and…

Employment opportunities booming on the Sunshine Coast

Local NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 21 March, 2014

The Sunshine Coast has become Queensland’s employment powerhouse, with the latest ABS data showing more jobs were created on the Sunshine Coast in the last year than any other region. Treasurer Tim Nicholls said this was a sign of confidence in the local economy. “The employment growth experienced on the Sunshine Coast in the year…

ResourcesQ Partnership Group announced

State NewsBy Fiona Simpson MP 21 March, 2014

Six resource industry experts have been selected to work with the Queensland Government to help drive growth and jobs in the sector over the next 30 years. Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps announced the members of the ResourcesQ Partnership Group, to provide strategic advice and recommendations on the ResourcesQ initiative. “This project…