TAFE Queensland has splurged more than $100,000 on ‘brand research’ while Queensland training rates continue to plummet*. New data released yesterday by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research also revealed training cancellations were up, completions were down and fewer Queenslanders were in training compared to last year**. LNP Shadow Minister for Skills and Training…
Small businesses had their say about how they want to grow jobs, build the local population and create a better future for the region at a forum in Biloela yesterday hosted by Callide MP Colin Boyce in Biloela, attended by LNP Small Business Shadow Minister Fiona Simpson. Ms Simpson, who is also the Shadow Minister…
This month LNP leader Deb Frecklington vowed to introduce Australia’s toughest punishment for child killers if the LNP wins the next state election. After the killer of toddler Mason Jett Lee was jailed for nine years – with a non-parole period of just six years, the LNP is determined to bring penalties into line with…
Over 40 participants joined Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie and myself at a forum we hosted to learn about new employment and business opportunities the National Insurance Disability Scheme (NDIS) will bring. The NDIS aims to help will Queenslanders with a significant and permanent disability, together with their families and carers, to better manage their…
Work is well underway on the new airport runway with sand dredging and pumping now complete prior to the start of turtle nesting season. I was excited to see for myself how this 450 hectare site is being transformed with over 1.3 million cubic meters of sand laying the foundation for our new runway, which…
One of the most rewarding parts of my job as a Member of Parliament is being able to help people get timely access to medical treatment. I was delighted to help Mt Coolum resident Michael Roch get his sight restored, after waiting 3 years to get his cataracts removed. I contacted the Sunshine Coast Hospital…
MAROOCHYDORE MP Fiona Simpson has urged the public to join the campaign for a better public transport system for the growing Sunshine Coast region to bust congestion on the roads and create a more connected community. Ms Simpson launched a petition calling on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to fix the “broken” public transport system, following…
Dear Fiona I’m so happy that I’ve finally got my eyes done after waiting for 3 years to have the cataracts removed. Thank you for helping to bump me up the waiting list. Michael Roch, Mt Coolum.
THE Sunshine Coast’s population is booming but they made 120,000 fewer bus trips than five years ago showing the transport system is failing. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said that the State Labor Government had dropped the ball on public transport by failing to ensure the services met public need. “About…
Outraged Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has called on the Palaszczuk Government to provide more police resources to tackle the growing Coast crime problem. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Ms Simpson said that Labor and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk were spending more on their staffing and PR machine and less on police, while people are being shot…