It’s good news for the local residents crossing to the beach at David Low Way, Marcoola, says Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson. Ms Simpson said: “The Queensland Transport Department has confirmed funding has been approved for a pedestrian refuge just south of the Mudjimba Esplanade intersection. “The pedestrian refuge will help make it safer and easier…
DetailsWith so many Australians looking to honour ANZAC Day in new ways this year due to coronavirus restrictions, State MP Fiona Simpson has written and released a special song to mark the occasion. Called, “Lest We Forget”, the song poignantly references the lighting of candles at dawn which the RSL is encouraging people to do…
DetailsAnnastacia Palaszczuk is letting Queensland small businesses fend for themselves, as interstate governments lead the way by providing crucial financial support during the coronavirus pandemic. LNP Shadow Minister for Small Business Fiona Simpson said Queensland is the only state that doesn’t provide direct grants to small businesses. “Annastacia Palaszczuk needs to immediately introduce rapid emergency…
DetailsThe State Government needs to stop the cover-up on investigating redevelopment options on the publicly owned land at the end of Mooloolaba Spit. State MP for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has evidence obtained under the Right to Information Act that confirms that the “Commercial advice provided by Ernst & Young was based on the department’s instruction…
DetailsDisplaced workers and people forced to stay home during the coronavirus restrictions should be able to unlock their own skills with free online training courses, the LNP said today. LNP Training Shadow Minister and Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has called on the State Government to help workers turn the tough times of home-isolation into…
DetailsQueenslanders forced to stay home during the coronavirus restrictions should be able to unlock their own skills with free online training courses, the LNP said today. LNP Leader Deb Frecklington called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to work with private training providers and TAFE to offer a range of short online training courses approved by…
DetailsTHE poll debacle that saw people denied a vote during the Council election due to the Electoral Commission’s failures loomed for a repeat at the State Election unless urgent action happened now, State MP Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said. Ms Simpson said it was disgraceful that Sunshine Coast voters were coming forward telling of…
DetailsFlaws in the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s COVID-19 package for business must be urgently fixed to allow recently-founded firms to apply for interest-free loans. Shadow Small Business Minister Fiona Simpson and Nicklin MP Marty Hunt have called on the State Government to cut redtape blocking companies such as Terella Brewing of North Arm from accessing the…
DetailsFlaws in the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s COVID-19 package for business must be urgently fixed to allow recently-founded firms to apply for interest-free loans. Shadow Small Business Minister Fiona Simpson said many firms had been shocked to discover that they can only access the loans if they were founded before July 2017. “These loans are meant…
DetailsThe LNP has called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to support casual workers who are losing work in the COVID-19 pandemic to reskill into demand areas, such as the health and wellbeing of elderly Queenslanders. LNP Shadow Minister for Employment, Small Business, Training and Skills Development Fiona Simpson raised the issue in Queensland Parliament today…
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