Damning 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…
DetailsWork is well underway on the new airport runway with sand dredging and pumping now complete prior to the start of turtle nesting season. I was excited to see for myself how this 450 hectare site is being transformed with over 1.3 million cubic meters of sand laying the foundation for our new runway, which…
DetailsOne of the most rewarding parts of my job as a Member of Parliament is being able to help people get timely access to medical treatment. I was delighted to help Mt Coolum resident Michael Roch get his sight restored, after waiting 3 years to get his cataracts removed. I contacted the Sunshine Coast Hospital…
DetailsThe growing use of the drug ICE in our community and the devastating impact it is having on families is a huge concern. Not only is ICE highly addictive, it has become increasingly available and it is commonly used. It is heartbreaking to talk to grandparents who are full time carers for their grandchildren, due…
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