In 2015, the Government changed and Labor Premier Palaszczuk watered down youth justice laws by: Abolishing breach of bail for juveniles as an offence; Dumping the early intervention “boot camp” programs to divert young offenders away from a life of crime; and Bringing in detention as a last resort, meaning that today even serious and…
After a sustained campaign by the LNP, the Palaszczuk Labor Government has bowed to pressure and reduced learner licence fees from the most expensive in the country ($186.55) to $75! The State Government attacked us for going into bat for Queenslanders on this, but we did not stop and got a result. This is a…
Cutting the cost of living needs the Government to stop wasting your money. Every time government wastes your money, you pay either with higher taxes or delays in critical projects which should be prioritised. In real terms, Queensland total infrastructure expenditure hasn’t kept pace with growth or other States and our hospitals haven’t had enough,…
Today Premier Palaszczuk turned her back on her promise to be open and transparent. Annastacia Palaszczuk’s nonchalant response to the latest public Crime and Corruption Commission report proves she has no interest in conducting herself with integrity and has no respect for the institutions of Queensland According to the Premier, integrity in Queensland under her…
Key Coaldrake Review recommendations yet to be implemented On the eve of 200 days since the Coaldrake Review Recommendations were handed down, the Opposition is demanding the Palaszczuk Government explain why it has failed to implement key integrity measures. Last June the scathing findings were revealed and the Palaszczuk Government is still dragging its feet…
It’s been revealed taxpayers are forking out more than $21 million on the latest round of business cases for Sunshine Coast public transport projects with no State Government commitment to build anything. Six million dollars is being spent on the Beerwah to Maroochydore rail business case and $15 million on the MASS transit business case…
If we’ve learned anything in the last couple of years of COVID, it’s that simple pleasures, such as getting together with loved ones for meals and special occasions, are the glue that hold families and the community together. I would like to give a special mention to our frontline healthcare workers that will either be…
Congratulations to Amy and Wade on winning the latest Weber Baby Q! If you want enter the draw for the next Weber Baby Q tell me what matters to you in the Maroochydore Electorate by completing my survey ….. Entries Close 23 June 2023 – CLICK HERE to complete my 30 second survey.
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: Queensland Destination Events Program: Destination Event Investment – up…
RACQ’s 2022 Annual Road Safety Survey has revealed that more than one in ten drivers (13.3 per cent) have admitted to driving when they thought they might be over the blood alcohol limit in the last 12 months. Tragically, in the first six months of this year, we lost 37 lives in Queensland from drink…