Our hard-working emergency services workers have it tough enough protecting the community without the added worry of being physically attacked on the job. More needs to be done to re-enforce the message that it is not acceptable to assault our front-line emergency services workers and police officers. An LNP Government will follow the lead of…
The LNP has announced it will deliver Queensland’s first Veterans’ Affairs Policy if elected in the next state election. Our plan will improve services and provide more opportunities for our retired military personnel and include Queensland’s first Minister for Veterans’ Affairs to properly honour our Veterans. We will appoint a senior representative in the public…
A Tim Nicholls led Liberal-National Government has pledged to put a freeze on rego hikes for three years to help ease rising cost of living pressures for Queensland families. This comes as this Labor Government has just slugged Queensland families for the third year running with another 3.5% increase on family car registration, effective from…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson accused the State Labor Government of dishing up a “Bread and Water” Budget for Queenslanders with $4 billion underspend on infrastructure since Premier Palasczcuk came to power. “That means every region, including the Sunshine Coast, are fighting over crumbs when they should have been putting some meat on the table…
Former member of State Parliament and champion for the Sunshine Coast, Gordon Simpson, has passed away Wednesday (May 10) night at the age of 87, “promoted into the arms of Jesus”, his family has announced. He left a powerful legacy which imprints the Sunshine Coast and Queensland today during his time serving as the Member…
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson is sending a clear message to Council and to the local community that she does not support Council’s plans to build a permanent rock wall at the Maroochy River mouth. Ms Simpson is joining with community members in their “don’t rock the Maroochy” campaign. Ms Simpson said she had called…
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…
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…
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…
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…