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…
The growing use of the drug ICE in our community and the devastating impact it is having on families is a huge concern. Not only is ICE highly addictive, it has become increasingly available and it is commonly used. It is heartbreaking to talk to grandparents who are full time carers for their grandchildren, due…
The truth about Labor’s lies, record debt, asset sales and tax rip offs Last week in Parliament, I spoke about how this incompetent State Labor Government is mucking up our economy, flogging off our assets, putting up taxes and burdening us with record levels of debt. There is a long list of all the things…
Last month I asked the Premier to keep her election promise to be a Premier for all Queensland by giving the Sunshine Coast its fair share of funding for infrastructure in this year’s State Budget. Unfortunately all we’ve seen from the State Labor Government is a raft of new taxes that are going to whack…
Calling all entrepreneurs. Grants of up to $5000 are available to provide new small businesses access to professional advice and support in the critical early stages of establishing a business. For info go to https://www.business.qld.gov.au/…/grants/entrepreneur-grants Applications close 5 June.
Female students, or women seeking to return to full-time study, would $1000 help you with your studies? Applications are now open for a number of bursaries through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ). Some are available for women over 25 too. Go online, check out your eligibility, get in your application and kick…
Don’t be a bystander. This year’s campaign encourages Queenslanders to recognise the signs of domestic and family violence and learn how to safely intervene to get people the help they need. This is our opportunity to take action to break the cycle of domestic and family violence, and send a clear message that violence of…
I have called on the Government to release the long-overdue review of the Mt Coolum National Park Management Plan for public consultation. I have been asking the Minister to update the 1998 plan to ensure all issues, including the need for public toilets and parking are being addressed to protect Mt Coolum National Park, and…
Local businesses and residents of the Sunshine Coast who are struggling to pay their water bills don’t need another hike in water prices. This week in Parliament I called on the State Labor Government to reject the Queensland Competition Authority’s recommendation for a further increase in water prices. Watch my speech in Parliament here: http://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20180516_174956…
Did you know that the biggest employers on the Sunshine Coast are actually the smallest? About 22% of Sunshine Coasters are in business for themselves, having a go and creating jobs for other people. This week is Small Business Week and I want to acknowledge and celebrate the entrepreneurs who take the risk of developing…