Glass House families will be able to enjoy a safe night out following the Government’s introduction of a comprehensive package of reforms designed to end alcohol and drug-related violence. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, said the Government was delivering on its strong plan to end senseless deaths and…
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP and Sunshine Coast Councillor Jenny McKay today joined with Palmwoods Police Officer, Sgt Kevin Crowley, in encouraging all road users to help achieve the Queensland goal of no deaths on Fatality Free Friday. Mr Powell said Fatality Free Friday put road safety back…
Drunk or drug affected people in the Sunshine Coast‘s party precinct who start fights or break the law will face firmer penalties under the Safe Night Out Strategy released by the State LNP Government over the weekend. The Sunshine Coast is one of fifteen areas that has been named a…
I recently had the opportunity to meet with the two newly appointed Police Officers at the Woodford Police Station. We have been working on getting extra police in Woodford for sometime now so it was great to see this finally happen. Congratulations to the new officers on their postions – I have every…
Police Minister Jack Dempsey and Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell welcomed the recruitment and commencement of two new officers for the Woodford community. The two new officers will assist with various policing tasks from the Woodford station, and work proactively to patrol local streets and assist residents. “These two…
THE LNP has pledged an extra $275 million to put 1100 extra new police on the front line to fight crime in Queensland. LNP Member for Glass House Andrew Powell MP, said the LNP was strongly committed to making Queensland communities safer by delivering the 1100 extra new police where…
Mr POWELL (Glass House—LNP) (2.57 pm): I want to start today by putting on the public record my ongoing support for the great work of our Queensland police officers. I take very seriously my role in terms of advocating that my local police officers are appropriately resourced and lodged, and…
Mr POWELL (Glass House–LNP) (3.56 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Police Legislation Amendment Bill. It appears that the government may be starting to get the picture. Under its watch, public disorder and public nuisance have increasingly consumed the time and efforts of not only our…