After the latest disgraceful incident in Maryborough, Queenslanders understandably have had enough when it comes to repeat youth offenders, including our police. If you haven’t read my speech on the latest measures passed by government, you can do so at www.SandyBolton.com/Parliament/Speeches. As 1 of only 5 MPs who voted in favour of an amendment in Parliament to see mandatory 1 year sentencing for recidivist youth offenders convicted of stealing more than two cars, I am equally frustrated, especially with the ongoing lack of support for remote relocation or diversion sentencing.
On the Homefront, as shared via Facebook and sent to our Newsletter subscribers, we are seeking views of Noosa Electorate residents via a survey on Clothing Optional Beaches which has the following 2 questions as well space to make comments:
1. Would you support Queensland laws changing to allow for legalised clothing optional beaches?
2. If yes, would you support Alexandria Bay at Noosa National Park, as a legalised clothing optional beach in Queensland?
Survey Closes 24 May with further information at www.bit.ly/COBSurvey2023.
The consultation period for the Air Service’s Post Implementation Review of flight paths has now been completed. Even though in the Federal Government realm, we have prepared a Noosa 360 (www.SandyBolton.com/Noosa360) summary with points relevant to our community.
Being in the ‘Hot Seat’ alongside Mayor Clare with St Thomas More Primary School Sunshine Beach year 6 students is always an annual favourite! Questions included around the Voice to Parliament, the pros, and cons of being a Mayor and MP, all the way to what our first jobs were! Thank you to all for a wonderful session, you make our world!
Finally, it is that time of the year where we get to acknowledge our brilliant volunteers and businesses who provide their services free of charge for our community via the 2023 Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Awards which are now OPEN! So, for all organisations, please get your nominations in (2 per organisation) by jumping online at www.SandyBolton.com/QLD-Day-Awards, or for hard copy application, please drop in or call our office on 53193100. Nominations close 21 May 2023 so get those in quick!
With so much time between columns and so much to share, please stay ’in the loop’ via Noosa 360 with updates on a range of important issues we are working on. In addition, follow ‘Sandy Bolton MP’ on Facebook to receive information as soon as available including the Friday ‘Wrap’ with news and grant information, and don’t forget to subscribe to our e-newsletter at www.SandyBolton.com/Newsletters. Always, if you have any questions or require assistance regarding state related matters, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 5319 3100 or email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au.
Until next month.