The latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) has opened, with not-for-profits across Queensland encouraged to apply through a new streamlined grants portal. Each year, the GCBF delivers more than $60 million to support community initiatives, making it Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program. Round 127 offers grants of up to $35,000 each,…
Are you helping a learner driver gain their licence? Ready for the Road: Guiding your Learner from L to P is a free, interactive workshop that will help you: understand your role as a supervising driver build your learner driver’s confidence and skills learn practical coaching techniques manage common challenges faced during supervised driving access…
It’s time for my next order of FREE MARQUEES for community groups in the Maroochydore Electorate. Please CLICK HERE to complete the request by 23 September if you would like to be considered for a marquee for your club or group. I have a limited number, so they will be allocated on a first-in basis –…
We have delivered on our commitment to fix serious flaws within Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme, passing new reforms through Parliament last week which will ensure more of the money within the scheme is working for Queenslanders. The landmark reforms come after a Parliamentary Inquiry exposed fundamental failures in the scheme established under Labor failed…
The release of a planning report for the proposed development of the Northern Precinct of the Sunshine Coast Airport (the old northern runway) will be open for community consultation soon, in the meantime you can read what is being planned. The Airport North Town Planning Report provides an overview of the Airport North development proposal,…
The answer to the housing crisis is supply. After a decade of decline which undermined supply, we’re fiercely determined to turn that around by cutting red tape, incentivising building and improving productivity so Queenslanders have a fair go at owning a home and having a roof over their heads. We’re now seeing the results already…
Works have commenced to fix the dangerous school bus set-down at Maroochydore High after extensive advocacy from myself and the school community. The beginning of the construction is wonderful to see. The project is 100% funded by the State Government, with Sunshine Coast Council contracted to construct the project. I’m pleased this funding will deliver a safe new…
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on a key election commitment and restoring safety where you live, with Circuit Breaker Sentencing, passing in Parliament last week. The Labor Opposition voted against the Bill, despite its design to deliver a nation-leading court-ordered rehabilitation program, which gives court a powerful new tool to deal with repeat youth offenders.…
Last week in Parliament we introduced the strongest parole laws in the nation to put the rights of victims first and keep the State’s most dangerous, violent offenders behind bars longer. The Protecting Queenslanders from Dangerous Prisoners and Strengthening Victims’ Rights Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced to Parliament and delivers a range of targeted reforms…
