Youth unemployment soars under Labor

I’ve been speaking to families at my local listening posts who say they are finding it hard to get their school leavers into apprenticeships.  And I’m concerned about new ABS figures that show unemployment rates for the Sunshine Coast are up 2.2% to 11%, despite the opening of our new $1.8 billion hospital which has…

Taxis and Ridesharing

Annastacia Palaszczuk has botched the introduction of ridesharing services, leaving thousands of taxi owners and operators angry, frustrated and out of pocket.  The LNP will treat drivers, owners and operators with respect as we try to repair the damage caused by this Labor Government. We will ensure safe transport for passengers and drivers while also…

Community grants now available to make our roads safer

Local community groups, schools and Councils are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to help improve safety for all road users. Groups have until 26 May to submit their application for funding under the Queensland Government’s Community Road Safety Grant Scheme which provides grants for small-scale, short-term road safety projects. Road safety…

Body Corporate Laws under review

People living in community titles schemes may be interested to give their feedback on the Queensland Government’s review of Queensland’s property laws.  Consultation closes on 5 May 2017. The review includes an examination of issues arising under legislation governing ownership, use and dealings in real property in Queensland including the Property Law Act 1974 and…