Queensland Labor MP Les Walker after an incident at the Mad Cow Nightclub over the weekend Picture Supplied Article by Townsville Bulletin – Caitlan Charles Resounding calls for Les Walker to front the people of Townsville and explain himself have been rebuffed, after he was knocked out in a fight at The Mad Cow Tavern…
DetailsFiona Simpson: Service above self “People matter most and I hope we never lose sight of that in the midst of the big issues.” Almost 100 years ago, Edith Cowan became the first woman elected to an Australian parliament, in March 1921. In Her Seat is asking as many currently serving female politicians as we…
Details“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.…
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