“The Premier must confirm if this email is authentic. “This goes to the heart of integrity in government and the credibility of the Premier. “If the email is authentic, what business was conducted on the Premier’s account and was that information made available to the state archivist and the CCC. If not, why not? “Labor…
DetailsBroken promises of delayed infrastructure and bigger debt was the disappointing outcome of today’s “lost opportunity” State Budget, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said today. Ms Simpson said the State Labor Government had broken their promise to deliver the Mooloolah River Interchange Business Case mid 2020[1] with evidence the project’s…
DetailsJACK McKAY, STATE POLITICAL REPORTER, The Courier-Mail Taxpayers have forked out millions of dollars for a hefty media contract to push public health messaging and the State’s COVID recovery plan, in a move the Opposition has slammed as a new low.Taxpayers have forked out millions of dollars for a hefty media contract to push public…
DetailsLNP Leader David Crisafulli is today announcing his new Shadow Cabinet and brand-new portfolios. “The new Shadow Cabinet team is hungry to win, determined to hold Labor to account, and ready to set ourselves on a path to improve life for Queensland families in 2024,” Mr Crisafulli said. “When I became the Leader of the…
DetailsHelping 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…
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…
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.…
DetailsSUNSHINE COAST State LNP Members have slammed the Queensland Labor Government for “dragging their heels” on a vital Commonwealth grant scheme to help the residential construction industry bounce back from the Coronavirus crisis. Member for Maroochydore FIona Simpson and Member for Buderim Brent Mickelberg said that the Federal Government announced the time-limited HomeBuilder grant scheme…
DetailsTime is running out for Annastacia Palaszczuk to backflip on her damaging refusal to provide coronavirus relief grants to small businesses. Months after the coronavirus crisis began, Queensland is the only state in the country with no direct grant support program for struggling small businesses. LNP Leader Deb Frecklington said many small businesses would struggle…
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