Delivering faster payments to businesses working with the State Government is part of our plan to support small businesses to grow and employ more Queenslanders. As Shadow Minister for Small Business, I was delighted to announce the LNP’s plan with Leader Deb Frecklington at a breakfast held in Brisbane as part of Small Business…
DetailsThe Premier needs to keep her election promise to be a Premier for all Queensland by giving the Sunshine Coast its fair share of funding for infrastructure. Connecting the Sunshine Coast with better public transport and better roads is absolutely critical. Speaking in Parliament recently, I asked the Premier to match the Federal Government’s commitment…
DetailsSpectacular, moving and poignant – Mooloolaba ANZAC Dawn Service. Lest we forget.
DetailsCEO Sophie Morley and Digital Marketing expert Macca Reardon recently showed me the camera and recording equipment they purchased with the Gambling Community Benefit fund grant. The new equipment has been used to set up a state of the art recording studio for digital marketing, podcasting, creating video contact and much more. Spark Bureau provides…
DetailsThe high cost of private rental accommodation and long waiting lists for social housing accommodation is a real problem for many Coast residents on a low income. In response to a question I recently asked in Parliament, the Minister advised me that 34 new units of social housing accommodation are being constructed on the Sunshine…
DetailsSuncoast Community Legal Service are an independent, non-profit community organisation providing free legal advice, referrals and education. I am disappointed that the State Labor Government has cut funding by approximately $720,000 over the next three years to the vital community service. That’s why I invited Shadow Attorney-General David Janetzki to help me overturn this funding…
DetailsI received many emails from people who are concerned about animal cruelty and believe there is a need for stronger laws to protect animals. Every year the RSPCA receives about 1000 calls about animals trapped in hot cars. Some of these poor animals are rescued in time, but tragically some aren’t, and many pet owners…
DetailsCyberbullying is a community-wide issue and the Taskforce is seeking feedback from a wide range of people to work out the best way to address this growing problem. Children, parents, schools, community members and health and education experts across Queensland are invited to make a submission or attend a community forum to share their ideas…
DetailsThe Palaszczuk Labor Government has been caught snatching $5bn from Queensland househols through massive electricity price-gouging. A report by energy analyst Hugh Grant has confirmed that almost half of the network charges paid by customers was going straight to the Queensland Government. I am concerned that millions of Queenslanders are struggling to pay their bills…
DetailsI am concerned that Sunshine Coast residents are facing another price slug on their water bills to pay for Labor Government’s $9 billion SEQ water grid which they built without a business plan and huge cost blowouts. I am concerned about the impact this will have on local households who are already struggling with soaring…
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