Helping older Sunshine Coast workers get back into the workforce is a key policy the LNP has announced. LNP Shadow Minister for Employment and Small Business, Training and Skills Development and Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said before COVID Queensland had the highest number of long-term jobseekers in the nation with 42,800 people out of…
DetailsAn LNP Government will invest $30m in a major upgrade of Coolum roundabout and new Mt Coolum on-ramps to the Sunshine Motorway to help Queensland build its way out of recession and create nearly 100 new jobs. LNP Deputy Leader and Shadow Treasurer Tim Mander made the announcement today with Ninderry MP Dan Purdie and…
DetailsMs Simpson said: “Footballers and celebrities are allowed COVID-safe plans to home isolate in Queensland but this vulnerable and frail woman has been denied the same opportunity to home quarantine under a COVID-safe plan and has instead been told to go into hotel quarantine. “That’s cruel and wrong for her health condition. Her family says…
DetailsLocal sports and community groups have received a welcome funding boost through the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants. Ms Simpson said that nearly $100,000 in grants will be paid to local groups in the Maroochydore electorate, including: Volunteer Sunshine Coast will receive $28,700 to purchase a motor vehicle; Surf Life Saving Queensland…
DetailsOn the back of shocking unemployment figures last week which showed Queensland had the second worst unemployment rate in the nation, the latest regional data released this week shows 12,100 locals on the Sunshine Coast are unemployed. Queensland’s unemployment rate of 7.5 per cent was worse than Victoria, which is in Stage 4 lockdown. Across…
DetailsThe upcoming State Election on October 31 is Queensland’s most important in a generation. I’m passionate about rebuilding the Sunshine Coast and Queensland economy, local jobs and infrastructure. So many people have been through challenging times with the impact of COVID. However there is a way forward but there is hope and opportunity. With 4000…
DetailsBoosting training opportunities that lead to jobs is a key part of the LNP’s plan to cut unemployment and ensure young people can get a job and get ahead on the Sunshine Coast. As the Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Development, I was joined on the Sunshine Coast yesterday by LNP Deputy Leader Tim…
DetailsPostal vote applications – 31 days before voting starts Only 31 more days before voting opens for the Queensland State Election. The actual Election Day is October 31, but many people may prefer to vote early at pre-poll or by post. If you want a postal vote, please let me know as soon as possible,…
DetailsBoosting training opportunities that lead to jobs is a key part of the LNP’s plan to cut unemployment and ensure young people can get a job and get ahead on the Sunshine Coast. Shadow Minister for Training and Skills Development Fiona Simpson was joined on the Sunshine Coast today by LNP Deputy Leader Tim Mander.…
DetailsAfter 10 years of saving for their clubhouse extension, Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club suffered a blow recently when it was discovered midway through the build that the old clubhouse roof had failed requiring urgent and expensive repairs. However, the little club with the big heart reached out publicly and the community which they had…
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