I WISH to thank people for their support and for the lovely messages following the State Election on October 26 upon my re-election to the State seat of Maroochydore.
My first and foremost role is as a local MP, representing the electorate which stretches from just north of Mt Coolum to the Mooloolah River, bounded to the west by the Sunshine Motorway.
Also being elevated to the Ministry on November 1, following the change of Government under Premier David Crisafulli, is a special honour.
This role means I will also be serving as the Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Multiculturism.
I am looking forward to taking on these challenges across their diverse areas of responsibility.
My electorate office will still provide support to me and the many local constituents who contact us about State issues, seeking help.
The big task of tackling the lack of housing and the rise of homelessness is a key issue, along with addressing spiralling youth crime, the cost of living, and better access to health.
Getting the infrastructure built we need with better roads and transport is also a key priority.
I look forward to seeing you all around at local events, as community is my passion.
It is also great for the Sunshine Coast to be joined in the Ministry by Dan Purdie, Brent Mickelberg, Jarrod Bleijie and Andrew Powell.
To contact me, my electorate office email is Maroochydore@parliament.qld.gov.au or phone 54067100.