Demonstrations
REPORTS from across Australia regarding demonstrations on federal immigration and population policies have indicated that genuine housing and sustainability concerns were sadly ‘hijacked’ by extremists. This is a reminder for our community to remain aware when holding community gatherings that there are some who do not share the same focus of resolving and uniting. Remember – “We share a dream and sing with one voice.” Now onto some updates.
Waterways
Details of the Sunshine Coast Waterway Authority remain unclear, including regarding Noosa’s inclusion. Our major concerns involve having resources ‘on the ground and river’ to manage our waterways, so the development of an extra level of bureaucracy understandably raises many questions. We have requested government undertake immediate consultation with key Noosa stakeholders before any further consideration of our inclusion.
Tewantin Bypass
The planning of the next stages of the Tewantin Bypass is underway again, utilising the $8.5m we achieved last year with survey works and investigations scheduled to enable construction to commence in 2028, subject to environmental approvals.
Daniel’s Law
Consultation is currently open on Daniel’s Law, which proposes a three-tiered public child sex offender registry in Queensland. All interested residents are invited to submit feedback on any aspect of the Bill at www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=275&id=4546, and please cc my office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au.
Electoral Boundaries
The Queensland Redistribution Commission is also seeking public feedback on suggestions received about changes to state electoral boundaries, with submissions closing on Monday, September 22, 2025. For more information, visit https://submission.redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/s/comments-on-suggestions
QPS Award
A special shout-out to Noosa’s ‘Zappo Stoppie’ team, who were recently recognised at the Queensland Police Service’s Sunshine Coast District Medal presentation for their outstanding work on e-bike safety and enforcement in Noosa and Coolum.
Keep in touch
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