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The weather has again dished it out to Queensland this summer with cyclones, storms and flooding rains. While our thoughts and focus are rightly on Far North Queensland and the Gold Coast with power and road crews rushing to restore services and access, Member for Glass House Andrew Powell has taken the opportunity to remind the new Minister for Main Roads there is work still needed to repair roads damaged from similar events nearly two years ago.
Read MoreMember for Glass House Andrew Powell has announced several deserving organisations and individuals have emerged victorious in securing much-needed funding and sponsorship for their respective causes through his latest round of Local Heroes grants.
Read MoreAndrew Powell, Member for Glass House and John-Paul “JP” Langbroek, Shadow Minister for Communities, have recently visited Neighbourhood Centres in the Glass House electorate. First up was the Mooloolah Valley Community Association Inc. who are not only completely self-funded, they have done so well through their op shop that they are able to help fund other not for profit groups from time to time. “You might not know that they also provide money to the local school for the students of financi
Read MoreCongratulations are in order for the Maleny RSL Sub-branch who have recently picked up $37,084.42 through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell caught up with the board to congratulate them on their massive win and have a chat about their plans for the future of the RSL. “We’ve got grand plans, that’s for sure! The money is headed towards refitting the RSL bar, upgrading our water tanks and installing external speakers for ANZAC services,” said President Geo
Read MoreThe Palaszczuk Government’s extraordinary incompetence has been exposed with Estimates revealing an extra $3 billion of taxpayers’ money has been wasted. This proves this third-term Labor government is losing control of spending in Queensland. This money could have built two hospitals and employed thousands of nurses and doctors in the middle of a health crisis. It is clear the Palaszczuk Government consistently chooses politics and secrecy over people and transparency. The list compiled fro
Read MoreThe weather has again dished it out to Queensland this summer with cyclones, storms and flooding rains. While our thoughts and focus are rightly on Far North Queensland and the Gold Coast with power and road crews rushing to restore services and access, Member for Glass House Andrew Powell has taken the opportunity to remind the new Minister for Main Roads there is work still needed to repair roads damaged from similar events nearly two years ago.
Read MoreMember for Glass House Andrew Powell has announced several deserving organisations and individuals have emerged victorious in securing much-needed funding and sponsorship for their respective causes through his latest round of Local Heroes grants.
Read MoreAndrew Powell, Member for Glass House and John-Paul “JP” Langbroek, Shadow Minister for Communities, have recently visited Neighbourhood Centres in the Glass House electorate. First up was the Mooloolah Valley Community Association Inc. who are not only completely self-funded, they have done so well through their op shop that they are able to help fund other not for profit groups from time to time. “You might not know that they also provide money to the local school for the students of financi
Read MoreCongratulations are in order for the Maleny RSL Sub-branch who have recently picked up $37,084.42 through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell caught up with the board to congratulate them on their massive win and have a chat about their plans for the future of the RSL. “We’ve got grand plans, that’s for sure! The money is headed towards refitting the RSL bar, upgrading our water tanks and installing external speakers for ANZAC services,” said President Geo
Read MoreThe Palaszczuk Government’s extraordinary incompetence has been exposed with Estimates revealing an extra $3 billion of taxpayers’ money has been wasted. This proves this third-term Labor government is losing control of spending in Queensland. This money could have built two hospitals and employed thousands of nurses and doctors in the middle of a health crisis. It is clear the Palaszczuk Government consistently chooses politics and secrecy over people and transparency. The list compiled fro
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10 October 2023
This week on the ABC program ‘Brisbane Drive’, Steve Austin spoke with Deputy Mayor of the city of Moreton Bay Jodie Shipway, and Director of Suburban Futures Chairman, Ross Elliot to discuss the significant population growth in the Moreton Bay region and infrastructure requirements.
The area is expected to see an increase of over 300,000 people by 2041, which is a substantial growth rate. However, there is a concern about the lack of adequate infrastructure to support this population growth, especially in terms of job opportunities. The Deputy Mayor highlighted the need for infrastructure investment to accommodate the influx of new residents, while Ross Elliott, also emphasised the need to plan for jobs, social infrastructure, and transportation to avoid future commuting challenges.
The key takeaways from these conversations are the importance of government funding and investment in a region’s infrastructure as it grows.
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Andrew has had some fantastic roles including a term as Minister for Environment, Shadow Minister for Transport, Main Roads and Local Government and Shadow Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, but nothing beats being the Member for Glass House. Together with the community Andrew has delivered improvements such as:
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I would like to see residents that reach the age of 60 and retire, have access to a full seniors card, similar to other States. Free public transport for all senior card holders, as done in SA. Sadly my wife does not qualify for full seniors card (63) only business. I received full seniors card due to my military period. Not really fair.
Submitted by Brett Prentice
2024-09-15 23:25:33
Housing and Rental accomodation affordability
Submitted by Michael Farrell
2024-07-25 08:42:15
In the Beerwah area, the proposed identification of it as an area of growth needs to be monitored closely as developers move in to rezone areas to enable development.
Submitted by Rosie Thrupp
2024-05-11 09:09:57
Housing Affordability - we would like to see State Govt roll out their "Homes for Queenslanders" plan to incentivise infill development - to help "Mum and Dad investors" like us develop small and affordable housing which our community so badly needs.
Submitted by Lynda
2024-05-09 04:39:04
Lack of affordable public housing
Submitted by Mike
2024-03-23 01:55:30
infrastructure Update
Submitted by Robert Findlay
2024-02-02 10:41:41
A turning lane into EATON LANE STONY CREEK. Complained on many occasions but told not enough incidents. The position is almost at the crest of a hill. Nearly all turnoff rds from Woodford have a turning lane
Submitted by James Hall
2024-01-30 09:13:56
The proposal to grow the quarry is a real issue. There is not a single local that wants to see this happen! The deterioration of our local roads due to high volumes of trucks, the noise, the dust. But most of all the total destruction of our Mountains! It is disgraceful that this has been allowed for as long as it has. To let it expand would be fatal for our local environment.
Submitted by Jodine Bennett
2024-01-19 20:51:28
I’d like to express my frustration with the ongoing Stamp Duty that is applied to the insurance policies of our private assets. With the exponential rise in house/car insurance the Stamp Duty is a well overdue revenue to be revised. With the upcoming state election it’s an opportune time for Stamp Duty being abolished or at best capped considering it’s a percentile revenue and we pay a GST which is shared to State Governments. It certainly would be more affordable and may keep more of the population insured which is the optimal outcome .
Submitted by Nicole Grant
2024-01-19 04:14:49
The proposed stage 4 highway and all the issues which come with it. Displacement of much loved families with compulsory purchase, people who bought or built dream home now stuck facing a highway and the destruction of a beautiful community for the sake of “progress”. The development corridor proposal for Elimbah and the high density homes for Elimbah (and I believe Beerwah too) will destroy everything which is good and safe about these 2 communities. Moreton region are unable to create safe communities at present (if you doubt this ask a teenage girl to walk through Caboolture after dark) and the increased homes and traffic will just rob our community of a place of safety. Thank you for caring.
Submitted by Jennifer
2024-01-03 22:24:54