Shadow Minister for Tourism, Manufacturing & Small Business

The LNP Tourism Strategy has been released 
As the Shadow Minister for Tourism, I am keen for all tourism stakeholders to have their say on the LNP’s plan to return Queensland’s tourism industry to Number 1. To view a copy of the LNP’s Tourism Strategy…click here

Small Business Survey
The LNP want to hear from small businesses across Queensland about the biggest issues facing their business, and the burden of government red tape…click here to complete this quick, 5 minute survey online.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.

Since being elected as your State Government representative in February 2004 I have worked hard to make sure our community is included in thorough consultation on local issues and that residents’ views are heard.Together we have achieved much in the Currumbin electorate, an exquisitely beautiful area and one dealing with the pressures of rapid population growth.

Over 9,200 people signed the petition opposing the quarry planned for bushland in the Tallebudgera Valley area. ‘Stop the Gold Coast Quarry’ Action Group have been raising awareness of the issue and are ramping up their campaign to put pressure on the State Government to reject the proposal. An Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared over the next 12 months and is expected to be lodged in 2013, when it will be available for public comment.

A report into options to improve the current situation at Kirra beach and the long-term operation of the Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Project has been released by the Queensland and NSW governments. The report is available online here

After the successful S.T.O.P. (Stop The Overhead Powerlines) campaign in 2008, which resulted in a Government promise to place powerlines underground through Palm Beach and under Currumbin Estuary, the Minister has now advised that the network upgrade has been suspended due to a downgrade in projected demand and a review of the network will now be undertaken to determine how to best provide future energy needs for the area. 

The Cobaki Lakes Development and the extra traffic it may impose on the residents of Tugun is a grave concern and one that I am keeping a watchful eye on. A final report on traffic modelling studies has been released, indicating the need for on/off ramps on the M1 at Boyd St to be built between 2017-2021.

New State Government pool fencing laws have now commenced. Residents with pools need to make themselves aware of the new standards and the timeframes for compliance.   All pools need to be registered under the state-wide swimming pool register, or owners could face a hefty fine. Information on the new laws can be found at www.dip.qld.gov.au/poolsafetyregister or phone 1800 340 634

Currumbin Hoon Watch
Report cars street racing, trail bikes and burnout offences in your street by filling out the Currumbin “Hoon Watch” form. Our office will forward this information to our local police to assist in the identification and prosecution of offenders… click here for more

As other issues emerge I shall use this website as a bulletin to inform residents and to communicate developments relating to our electorate.

I hope you find this site useful as a means of acquiring information and will make the most of the opportunity to express your opinions and concerns.

Kind regards