Happy Holiday season everyone! So many festive events, with much joy visiting our matriarchs and patriarchs in residential care at their Christmas parties and markets. As always, their wisdom from their experiences, and learnt over the course of their lifetime, is deeply appreciated in navigating some ongoing challenges.
While Parliament may be finished for the year, my committee will be working through the Christmas period due to the number of inquiries underway. To find out more about Parliamentary inquiries, including those currently open for public submissions, please visit www.parliament.qld.gov.au
There are several state government consultations underway important to our community, including speed and anchoring on the Noosa River, and the mandating of lifejackets. These consultations are hard fought for to allow our residents to have their direct say, so please head to www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au as social media comments might make for interesting reading however they don’t reach the people who really need to hear!
Our Noosa MP Annual Community Survey is also open and vitally important to help us prepare priorities for the coming year! For those who reside in the Noosa electorate, please take 5 minutes and have your say at www.sandybolton.com, under the ‘Connect’ tab. If you require a paper copy, do not hesitate to contact our office on 5319 3100.
Noosa 360, known as our ‘knowledge bank’, in the same location on our website, has updates on many issues concerning our community such as the QLD Housing Summit outcomes, Cooloola Great Walk and much more! Just browse through or use the search tool if you’re looking for specific information.
A reminder that we are now in storm season, so please make sure you have prepared ahead so you can concentrate on having a wonderful festive season! Important information to assist can be found at www.getready.qld.gov.au and www.energex.com.au/safety
To ensure my staff get a well-earned break, our office will be closed from 1.30pm on 16 December and reopening at 9am on 3 January 2023. If you require assistance on state government matters, please contact our office at 5319 3100 or email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au and we will respond to messages as soon as possible on our return. For emergencies, head to www.sandybolton.com/keycontacts where handy numbers for all situations are available, including for those experiencing vulnerability or require housing assistance.
To everyone in our incredible communities, may Santa deliver all you have asked for including the simplicity of enjoying our beautiful home with loved ones during the break. Whether on the roads, in our river or wandering through our Noosa countryside, keep yourself and others safe, as well ‘slip, slop, slap’, and share a little of the Christmas spirit with those around you who may need some extra cheer at this time of the year.
Most of all, enjoy. See you in 2023 if not before!