Myself and my LNP colleagues for the past month have been calling for support for small and family businesses when snap lockdowns occur. We are calling for the State Government to implement a COVID Business Lockdown Support Package and suggestions include: LUMP LOCKDOWN PAYMENTS: payments for small businesses to cover loss of income due to…
The Premier has advised at this stage that Queensland’s mandatory mask-wearing policy will be eased from 6am this Friday, 23 July. Restrictions easing will include: You will be able to visit loved ones in aged and disability care and hospitals. Pubs, clubs and cafes will be able to increase the number of customers from one…
Two Sunshine Coast leaders have backed Maroochydore as an Olympics venue for basketball saying it was a golden opportunity that could deliver the long-awaited Sunshine Coast Arts, Convention and Exhibition Centre. They’re calling on the Council and the State Government to get on board. “Maroochydore was the first choice in the IOC Olympics Feasibility Report,…
MP Fiona Simpson has called on the State Labor Government to “get on board” with heavy rail to Maroochydore on the CAMCOS corridor, take ownership and forget light rail as an expensive diversion. “Council’s light rail focus is a diversion which has been championed by council to increase high levels of density along Nicklin Way…
AN underwhelming State budget has been released which cuts State-wide infrastructure spending by $4billion over the next four years while revealing a controversial $1.5b cost blow-out in Brisbane’s Cross River Rail. Member for Maroochydore and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Fiona Simpson said that the Palaszczuk Labor Government had lost an opportunity to invest in cost-effective…
If your organisation or community group is looking for available grants, my office maybe able to assist. I am also happy to provide letters of support, to request a letter of support, please click HERE . Below is some of the Queensland State Grants that are currently available: Touring Queensland Fund – up to $20,000…
Local community groups have received a funding boost through round 108 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grant and the first round of the Investing in Queensland Women Grant. Over $200,000 in grants will be paid to local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club will receive $28,710 to purchase an outrigger…
You only have until 22 June to have your say – if you say nothing, SILENCE IS AGREEMENT. Yes, we need to look at future transport solutions, but I will say it again and again, we need an integrated transport plan with the right infrastructure. To find out to have your say click HERE
I’m often asked if I have had my COVID vaccination. Along with my 92-year-old Mum, I’m pleased to say we both have had the Astra Zeneca vaccination. I am grateful to the scientists and health professionals who made this possible. My grandmother nursed during the Spanish flu pandemic. My mother nursed during polio outbreaks. Vaccines…
Despite largess for football matches, the Queensland State Government spends $4000 less per head of population on infrastructure than New South Wales and Victoria which means the infrastructure deficit hits our growing State and this region hard. The Sunshine Coast needs real commitment from the Queensland State Government and with the budget being handed down next…
