Nearly two decades of poor government decisions has resulted in today’s high costs .of energy. I am concerned that Queensland families will face the prospect of further electricity price hikes under the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s policy. According to the Queensland Productivity Commission Report into Electricity Pricing – Labor’s 50% renewable energy policy will mean: Queensland…
I am aware that local residents are concerned about the proposed amendment of SEQ Regional Plan to permit development at Twin Waters West development on the former cane lane abutting the Sunshine Motorway. I am pleased that State Government has agreed to provide a scrutiny of flood models to ensure rigorous assessment of Council’s flood…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Victims of crime should not have to wait years for court-ordered compensation to be paid to them through the State Penalties and Enforcement Agency (SPER). I spoke in Parliament on behalf of local residents Andy and Laurel Leach, who have been waiting over six years to receive a single dollar of the court-ordered restitution payments…
