Maroochydore residents are being encouraged to get on board their better bus network which kicks starts from Monday, November 25.Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said providing better public transport was important to reduce traffic congestion in the Maroochydore CBD. “Route 602 and 617 buses are now servicing Maroochy Boulevard and routes 610, 612, 620 and…
Voting will be revolutionised at the next state election under electoral reforms introduced in Parliament today. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said Queensland’s electoral system would be modernised and simplified but also better protected. “By thinking outside of the ballot box, Queensland will lead the way with its electoral system,” Mr Bleijie said.…
Buying a property or car in Queensland just got whole lot easier thanks to new laws introduced in Parliament last night by the Newman Government. Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie said the overhaul of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act (PAMDA) will allow Queenslanders to make big purchases without the unnecessary burden of red tape and…
The Newman Government continues to deliver on its commitment to slash red tape with the introduction of a range of further liquor licensing reforms. Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie said common sense changes made to the Liquor (Red Tape Reduction) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2013 will help small businesses and support one of Queensland’s four key…
Regional Queenslanders will benefit from clearer, common sense planning for growth under the new Regional Planning Interests Bill introduced into State Parliament this week.Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Planning and Infrastructure Jeff Seeney said the Regional Planning Interests Bill 2013 demonstrated the Newman Government’s practical approach to land use planning across Queensland’s regions.“This…
More than 34 per cent of Queenslanders have said the mobile phone and distractions are their biggest safety concern, while taking part in the Newman Government’s new Join the Drive campaign. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said Queenslanders have just three more days to join more than 250 possible TV stars and share…
More industries that have been infected by criminal gangs will be cleaned up under further reforms to be introduced in Parliament today. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the licensing regime, that was put in place to tackle criminal motorcycle gangs’ grip on the tattoo industry, would be expanded to make Queensland safer.…
Low income families in Queensland have received some welcome relief with more than 4,000 affordable dwellings built since the Newman Government was elected. Housing Minister Tim Mander said it brought the total number of properties delivered under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) to more than 6,000. “The Newman Government promised to revitalise frontline services…
Senseless bureaucracy in Queensland schools will be a thing of the past, with the Newman Government today releasing the Red Tape Reduction Booklet to support its moves to streamline administration. Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the online booklet provided a comprehensive list of actions the department was taking to reduce the burden…
State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers from the north coast and south-west Queensland received top accolades at the SES Week State Awards Ceremony today. Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Jack Dempsey said the awards highlight the important work of frontline services, which the Newman Government promised to revitalise. “A selection of SES volunteers from across…
