Mums and dads, grandparents, the sick and elderly are being asked to ration their electricity use this Summer by Queensland’s Labor Government. Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson spoke out in Parliament yesterday to condemn the Palaszczuk Government’s Summer Preparedness Plan which asks Queenslanders to set their air conditioners to 26 degrees or above to avoid…
DetailsMoves by Council to finalise the first ever business case on a Sunshine Coast Entertainment and Convention Centre are welcome and have advanced the case more than ever before, State MP for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said. However, she said suggestions being floated that it could be a casino were not in the brief as she…
DetailsWhy has the National Parks Minister Steven Miles failed to deliver a much-needed update of the Management Plan for Mt Coolum National Park? Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has asked the Minister to please explain why there have been further delays on plans to update the management plan for our much-loved iconic Sunshine Coast tourist…
DetailsMember for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson today congratulated local sports and community groups in the Maroochydore electorate for their success in the latest funding round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF). Ms Simpson said that seven local clubs would be receiving a funding boost to upgrade facilities and purchase essential equipment. The successful recipients for Round…
DetailsMember 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…
DetailsFormer 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…
DetailsMember 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…
DetailsElderly Sunshine Coast residents are waiting too long for cataract surgery, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Ms Simpson is calling on the Health Minister to provide more funding for ophthalmology surgery so that patients in need can get this life-changing treatment sooner. “It’s not acceptable for elderly people to be waiting a year…
DetailsTwo hundred people enjoyed a sparkling night of celebrations to honour this year’s winners of the Sunshine Coast Inspiring Women Awards thanks to local MP Fiona Simpson and a host of local companies. Four Award winners were selected from almost 100 exceptional women who were nominated for the significant contribution they make in serving others…
DetailsIt's time the public were told how many people convicted or charged with criminal offences change their names each year, Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Ms Simpson has called on the Attorney General in State Parliament to come clean by fully answering the question she put to her in Parliament – but to…
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