On the back of shocking unemployment figures last week which showed Queensland had the second worst unemployment rate in the nation, the latest regional data released this week shows 12,100 locals on the Sunshine Coast are unemployed. Queensland’s unemployment rate of 7.5 per cent was worse than Victoria, which is in Stage 4 lockdown. Across…
DetailsThe upcoming State Election on October 31 is Queensland’s most important in a generation. I’m passionate about rebuilding the Sunshine Coast and Queensland economy, local jobs and infrastructure. So many people have been through challenging times with the impact of COVID. However there is a way forward but there is hope and opportunity. With 4000…
DetailsBoosting training opportunities that lead to jobs is a key part of the LNP’s plan to cut unemployment and ensure young people can get a job and get ahead on the Sunshine Coast. As the Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Development, I was joined on the Sunshine Coast yesterday by LNP Deputy Leader Tim…
DetailsPostal vote applications – 31 days before voting starts Only 31 more days before voting opens for the Queensland State Election. The actual Election Day is October 31, but many people may prefer to vote early at pre-poll or by post. If you want a postal vote, please let me know as soon as possible,…
DetailsBoosting training opportunities that lead to jobs is a key part of the LNP’s plan to cut unemployment and ensure young people can get a job and get ahead on the Sunshine Coast. Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Development Fiona Simpson was joined on the Sunshine Coast today by LNP Deputy Leader Tim Mander.…
DetailsAfter 10 years of saving for their clubhouse extension, Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club suffered a blow recently when it was discovered midway through the build that the old clubhouse roof had failed requiring urgent and expensive repairs. However, the little club with the big heart reached out publicly and the community which they had…
DetailsQueensland and the Sunshine Coast had some of the worst long-term unemployed and falling apprenticeship numbers before COVID. I am working hard to deliver training that leads to jobs and connecting training to jobs and boost apprenticeship and training numbers through greater support. The unemployment rates are more than just figures, they are lives. On…
DetailsI’ve been talking with many small business owners – whose stories are varied – some can see the light at the end of the tunnel and others are still in the fight of their lives – but, overall their message is strong. Do you think the State Labor Government that made Queensland so economically exposed…
DetailsOne of the Sunshine Coast’s most loved national parks has the views, but it has no loos – leaving many of its 200,000 visitors hopping and hoping for a breakthrough. However, relief is in sight at Mt Coolum National Park after Shadow Environment Minister David Crisafulli met with local MP Fiona Simpson and residents to…
DetailsState MP Fiona Simpson is celebrating a win for the community with the Transport Department’s announcement to scrap the controversial design for the M2M cycleway through Alexandra Headland and go back to the drawing board. “We must get it right. The news came after I tabled the latest M2M Alex cycleway petition in Parliament with…
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