The Crisafulli Government will hold a Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of personal e-mobility devices (PMD), such as e-scooters and e-bikes, to improve safety and address community concerns across Queensland. These devices are replacing vehicles and being used more and more as a means of getting to work, education or to link with public transport.…
DetailsJune 6 is Queensland Day and it’s time to celebrate all that we love about our great State, including the State’s favourite produce and places leading up to the day. You’ve got to love why we live here and what makes our state great. That’s why we are so proud to call Queensland home. This…
DetailsIf 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 Grants that are currently available: Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Round 124 – $100,000 super round –…
DetailsThe Crisafulli Government is delivering free flu vaccines for Queenslanders. Free flu vaccines are available to all Queenslanders aged 6 months and older until 30 September 2025. The free flu vaccine is available at providers such as GPs, pharmacies and community vaccination centres. To prevent the spread of flus and other colds don’t forget good…
DetailsGreat news! After many years of advocacy I can confirm that the construction of the Mount Coolum National Park toilet amenities is happening. It’s a priority and been acknowledged by the Department of Environment and Tourism that such facilities are essential to providing a first-class visitor experience to a significant tourism destination. My Sunny…
DetailsAlthough some events were postponed due to Cyclone Alfred, it wasn’t all bad as it turned International Women’s Day into International Women’s Month. As the Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security I was proud to speak at many local and state events. It was an honour to meet so many women and hear so…
DetailsWhilst the Sunshine Coast largely dodged a bullet from the brunt of the very slow and powerful Cyclone Alfred, not all residents were spared especially those in and around Nambour. The Insurance Council of Australia has advised that a total of 836 claims were made on the Sunshine Coast. If you were affected, Disaster Assistance…
DetailsThe on-the-spot fines have increased ten-fold for individuals and corporations caught stocking and selling illegal tobacco products and vapes. These fines will be heftiest fines in the nation. Fines for the commercial supply of illicit tobacco and illegal nicotine products have now increased to $32,260 for an individual, up from $3,226. For corporations, the financial…
DetailsThe Crisafulli Government has expanded its landmark Adult Crime, Adult Time laws to 33 youth crime offences, with new laws introduced to the Queensland Parliament this week, as part of its commitment to restore community safety. The Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Bill 2025 provides for an additional 20 Adult Crime, Adult…
DetailsIt’s a big job turning around Labor’s youth crime crisis after their decade in Government. However early police data since our Making Queensland Safer Laws were introduced, suggest stronger laws are beginning to deter youth crime. On the Sunshine Coast and in the Wide Bay, there have been 120 fewer stolen cars in the last…
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