Minister must answer questions on Sekisui traffic impacts

The State Government still has questions to answer about the traffic impacts of the Sekisui/Yaroomba Beach development, State MP Fiona Simpson said today. Ms Simpson called on Transport Minister Mark Bailey to explain what he and his department were doing to address these concerns. Ms Simpson said that she supported a new hotel development in…

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Judges forced to use umbrellas inside leaky Courthouse

Shadow Attorney-General David Janetzki said it was disgraceful staff must use umbrellas inside the Maroochydore Courthouse to keep dry when it rains. Mr Janetzki and Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson slammed the Labor Government for ignoring terrible working conditions caused by the building’s leaky roofs and disrepair. “It’s just not good enough that there is…

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Labor rips off small businesses with new tax

Queensland small businesses have been hit with a new waste tax in today’s State Labor Budget which will cost them and their customers $1.3 billion over the next four years. “It’s a cruel and crass tax that takes more than Labor is giving in any cash incentives to business,” Ms Simpson said. “The Budget papers…

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LNP delivers plan to back small business

DELIVERING faster payments to businesses working with the State Government is part of Liberal National Party Leader Deb Frecklington’s plan to encourage owners to grow and employ more Queenslanders. Ms Frecklington and Shadow Minister for Small Business Fiona Simpson unveiled the plan to industry representatives at a breakfast in Brisbane this morning. “Small businesses are…

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Saying no to the water price hike

Local businesses and residents of the Sunshine Coast who are struggling to pay their water bills don’t need another hike in water prices. This week in Parliament I called on the State Labor Government to reject the Queensland Competition Authority’s recommendation for a further increase in water prices. Watch my speech in Parliament here: http://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20180516_174956…

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