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Glass House
Fighting for families, farmers
and small business.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Which intersection along the D’Aguilar Highway should be prioritised?
- County Drive at Rangeview Estate
- Campbell’s Pocket Road in Wamuran
- Mount Mee Road at D’Aguilar
- Raaen Road near Bracalba
- George Street in Woodford
Andrew is committed to the Sunshine Coast and Moreton
Bay regions because, let’s face it, it’s the best place in
Queensland to live and work. And Andrew is determined,
with your help, to keep it that way.
Andrew’s Achievements
Delivering for our communities!
Wins
Here’s what we’re
achieving for
Glass House :
- Upgrades to Maleny-Kenilworth Road (Booloumba Creek – Lees Road and Bakers Gully)
- D’Aguilar Highway upgrades from Wamuran – Moodlu (widening and intersection upgrades) and Caboolture Showgrounds to Bruce Highway (resurfacing)
- Realignment of Steve Irwin way to prepare for the North Coast rail duplication and straighteningMaleny Hydrotherapy Centre - $1 million committed by a future LNP Government
- $390,996 for BeeGees field lighting (Glasshouse Mountains)
- Woodford Bowls Club - $60,817 to upgrade lighting
- Flashing school lights at Glasshouse Mountains State School
What does Glass House need next? Have your say below!
Latest News
Community Jackpot: Glass House Receives Jumbo GCBF Grants in Round 116
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, e
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Uncharted Territory: Road operating on One Lane for 530 Consecutive Days with no full reopening in sight!
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, has once again prodded the Department of Transport and Main Roads for a reopening date following the prolonged closure of one lane on Kilcoy-Beerwah Road at Cedarton. “The road has now been closed for 530 days after a drain failed and the road slipped following heavy rain in February and March 2022,” said Mr Powell. In Parliament in February this year, Mr Powell asked the Main Roads Minister to provide a timeline for the reopening of both lanes. As th
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Sustainable Growth And Infrastructure In Our Regions
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, e
Read More
Montville Students Jumping for Joy Over Playground Plans
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell MP has celebrated with the students (and staff) of Montville State School following the announcement that they would be receiving significant funding to upgrade their playground. The school has been granted $453, 757 under the 2023-24 Schools Subsidy Scheme to renovate and improve their playground and outdoor area. “I recently popped into the school and met grade three students Rosie and Danny to hear their thoughts on the news,” said Mr Powell. “They wer
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Newton Legacy lives on in Beerwah State High School Student
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell MP has announced the 2023 Joyce Newton OAM Memorial Bursary winner as Year 12 Beerwah Stage High School student, Nikita Emhofer. Miss Emhofer has been crowned as this year’s winner after providing a written application and impressing both Mr Powell and the late Mrs Newton’s daughter, Jen Tunley, in an interview. She demonstrated a very high level of academic achievement, ambition and community involvement. “Nikita really impressed us with her breadth of ex
Read MorePalaszczuk Budget doesn’t deliver local road safety
The Palaszczuk Government’s rivers of gold have failed to deliver road safety improvements in the Moreton Bay hinterland. Treasurer Dick has pocketed an extra $60 billion more than forecast in his first Budget less than three years ago, but our region has nothing to show for it. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, has hit out at the Premier, saying that “Queenslanders know they can’t trust the Palaszczuk Labor Government.” “They haven’t been listening to Queenslanders and they can’t del
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They are small but they are mighty! 2023 Glass House Small Business Awards Winners Celebrated
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, has joined Chambers of Commerce and local businesses to celebrate another Small Business Awards Gala. The special gala event on Tuesday evening – the culmination of nearly two months of nominations, voting and deliberations – brought together almost 150 small business owners and employees as well as the local Chambers of Commerce to celebrate all that small business is and does for the region. “It was a packed house and I think that goes to show how m
Read MoreOut with the old, in with the new: Gambling tax revenue used to upgrade local community groups
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell is pleased to announce that round 115 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) has brought a total of $111,689.47 in grants to community groups in the Glass House electorate. The GCBF provides sizeable grants to Queensland not-for-profit community organisations with revenue sourced from gaming taxes. “I don’t like gambling and I’ve seen firsthand how gambling addictions can rip families apart, but if it has to exist then I’m glad to see the taxes from
Read More
What do these four groups have in common? They’re all $250 richer!
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell has recently congratulated the first round of winners of his Local Heroes Grants for 2023. “As is often the case, the winners were hard to pick,” said Mr Powell. “Interestingly, there were lots of applications from sporting groups seeking assistance for new uniforms for the upcoming season. It’s great to know there are so many kids out there enrolling in sport again this year.” In no particular order, the winners are: Restore Social Enterprises Inc. – En
Read More
Community Jackpot: Glass House Receives Jumbo GCBF Grants in Round 116
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, e
Read More
Uncharted Territory: Road operating on One Lane for 530 Consecutive Days with no full reopening in sight!
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, has once again prodded the Department of Transport and Main Roads for a reopening date following the prolonged closure of one lane on Kilcoy-Beerwah Road at Cedarton. “The road has now been closed for 530 days after a drain failed and the road slipped following heavy rain in February and March 2022,” said Mr Powell. In Parliament in February this year, Mr Powell asked the Main Roads Minister to provide a timeline for the reopening of both lanes. As th
Read More
Sustainable Growth And Infrastructure In Our Regions
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, e
Read More
Montville Students Jumping for Joy Over Playground Plans
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell MP has celebrated with the students (and staff) of Montville State School following the announcement that they would be receiving significant funding to upgrade their playground. The school has been granted $453, 757 under the 2023-24 Schools Subsidy Scheme to renovate and improve their playground and outdoor area. “I recently popped into the school and met grade three students Rosie and Danny to hear their thoughts on the news,” said Mr Powell. “They wer
Read More
Newton Legacy lives on in Beerwah State High School Student
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell MP has announced the 2023 Joyce Newton OAM Memorial Bursary winner as Year 12 Beerwah Stage High School student, Nikita Emhofer. Miss Emhofer has been crowned as this year’s winner after providing a written application and impressing both Mr Powell and the late Mrs Newton’s daughter, Jen Tunley, in an interview. She demonstrated a very high level of academic achievement, ambition and community involvement. “Nikita really impressed us with her breadth of ex
Read MorePalaszczuk Budget doesn’t deliver local road safety
The Palaszczuk Government’s rivers of gold have failed to deliver road safety improvements in the Moreton Bay hinterland. Treasurer Dick has pocketed an extra $60 billion more than forecast in his first Budget less than three years ago, but our region has nothing to show for it. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, has hit out at the Premier, saying that “Queenslanders know they can’t trust the Palaszczuk Labor Government.” “They haven’t been listening to Queenslanders and they can’t del
Read More
They are small but they are mighty! 2023 Glass House Small Business Awards Winners Celebrated
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, has joined Chambers of Commerce and local businesses to celebrate another Small Business Awards Gala. The special gala event on Tuesday evening – the culmination of nearly two months of nominations, voting and deliberations – brought together almost 150 small business owners and employees as well as the local Chambers of Commerce to celebrate all that small business is and does for the region. “It was a packed house and I think that goes to show how m
Read MoreOut with the old, in with the new: Gambling tax revenue used to upgrade local community groups
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell is pleased to announce that round 115 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) has brought a total of $111,689.47 in grants to community groups in the Glass House electorate. The GCBF provides sizeable grants to Queensland not-for-profit community organisations with revenue sourced from gaming taxes. “I don’t like gambling and I’ve seen firsthand how gambling addictions can rip families apart, but if it has to exist then I’m glad to see the taxes from
Read More
What do these four groups have in common? They’re all $250 richer!
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell has recently congratulated the first round of winners of his Local Heroes Grants for 2023. “As is often the case, the winners were hard to pick,” said Mr Powell. “Interestingly, there were lots of applications from sporting groups seeking assistance for new uniforms for the upcoming season. It’s great to know there are so many kids out there enrolling in sport again this year.” In no particular order, the winners are: Restore Social Enterprises Inc. – En
Read MoreCommunity Voices
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Submit the issues you’re concerned about in our community,
because I want to hear from you and address your concerns.
What issues are you concerned about in our community?
I’m concerned about bush fires this summer and whether our rural fire brigade service can handle it without more funding.
Submitted by Jenny Schafer
2023-11-30 01:00:36
Andrew’s Keynote
Sustainable Growth And Infrastructure In Our Regions
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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About Andrew
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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- A new overtaking lane and safety improvements on the D’Aguilar Highway;
- New traffic lights at Reed Street and Steve Irwin Way, Glasshouse Mountains;
- A new concrete bridge over the Mary River at Conondale;
- Increased financial support for local schools, sporting and community groups;
- The installation of flashing school zone safety lights at almost all local schools; and
- Improved local frontline services including a new police station at Maleny, additional police on the beat in Woodford, Palmwoods and Maleny and reductions in dental and surgery waiting lists.
- Secured funding to upgrade Maleny-Kenilworth Road at Cambroon
- Delivered another overtaking lane on the D’Aguilar Highway at Woodford
- Signalised intersection at Beerwah State School - to commence soon
- A pedestrian crossing in the main street of Woodford
But the job’s not done and Andrew’s as keen as ever to
keep on delivering for our communities in the great
Glass House electorate.
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Thank God for the recent rains ☔️
It’s meant the team at Glass House Mountains Rural Fire Brigade have been able to celebrate a little bit of Christmas cheer today! 🎅🏻
Thanks again for everything you do 🙏🏻 🔥
Jenny Broderick - Division 1 Candidate Sunshine Coast Council 2024
Tamara - Hazelden Realty
Continuing my “circumnavigation” of the Glass House electorate this glorious Saturday at the Eudlo Twilight Markets. On until 8pm at the Eudlo Hall. 🎄
Eudlo Hall and Grounds Association Inc
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Submitted by lakshan edirisinghe
2023-12-04 09:13:52
We need more social and affordable housing. Our region is growing so quickly, and I honestly cannot see how we can sustain this growth without doing so.
Submitted by Matthew Jensen
2023-11-30 01:03:38