Sunshine Coast youth have a harder time getting a job under State Labor with youth unemployment rates rising to 15% (up 3.5% in the last year), yet the State Labor Government has cruelly axed desperately needed employment programs for local residents. Annastasia Palaszczuk has stopped Sunshine Coast residents from accessing the Back to Work program,…
DetailsThe Airport Expansion Project is well-underway and due for completion by the end of 2020. The community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed airspace and flight path design for the new runway, which is now being finalised. Information is available online at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/projects/flight-path-changes/sunshine-coast-airport-airspace-changes-runway-1331/ Submissions close on 30 April 2019. Sunshine Coast Council, Airservices…
DetailsViolence should never be tolerated and we all have a right to feel safe and be safe on our streets, buses and trains. Locals tell me they are concerned about street crime and violence, particularly in view of the recent disturbing violent incidents near the bus station in Maroochydore. Bus users are concerned about safety…
DetailsDamning new data released by the National Productivity Commission shows that the number of Queensland students in VET training has dropped by 33,700 from 2015 to 2017 putting Queensland at odds with the rest of Australia. It is disgraceful that fewer VET students are being trained while the state’s unemployment rate continues to be amongst…
DetailsOur public transport system needs fixing and I’m calling for better bus services to support the Sunshine Coast’s growing population stronger action to tackle fare evasion and safety issues. I am asking you to support my on-line petition calling on the State Labor Government to deliver a better public transport system which takes people where…
DetailsIt’s alarming that Queensland’s debt bill is expected to hit more than $83 billion in three years, despite record royalties. Astonishingly, employee expenses have blown out by almost $1billion since the Budget just five months ago. New figures show that employee expenses are estimated to come in at $23.987 billion this financial year, up from…
DetailsApprenticeship and training completion rates have dropped by nearly 40 per cent across four years under Palaszczuk and Labor while TAFE Queensland is splurging millions on Commonwealth Games tickets, hospitality expenses, international travel and golden handshakes. READ MORE: I’m concerned that the Palaszczuk Labor Government has its priorities all wrong. Queensland has the highest unemployment…
DetailsThe Sunshine Coast is booming and we have a great future. But we have to be clear about charting a destiny which maintains our quality of lifestyle and protects our environment while balancing growth and growing jobs. Our great new hospital is a fantastic addition to the Coast but we need more transport infrastructure to keep…
DetailsThis month LNP leader Deb Frecklington vowed to introduce Australia’s toughest punishment for child killers if the LNP wins the next state election. After the killer of toddler Mason Jett Lee was jailed for nine years – with a non-parole period of just six years, the LNP is determined to bring penalties into line with…
DetailsOver 40 participants joined Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie and myself at a forum we hosted to learn about new employment and business opportunities the National Insurance Disability Scheme (NDIS) will bring. The NDIS aims to help will Queenslanders with a significant and permanent disability, together with their families and carers, to better manage their…
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