Mermaid Beach MP Ray Stevens petitions the State government to review its use of motels for short-term crisis accommodation amid public safety concerns in Miami and north Burleigh.
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins on Wednesday accused Scott Morrison of “victim-blaming rhetoric” – as the Prime Minister sought to explain why his own staffer failed to tell him Higgins had alleged she’d been raped.
Malcolm Turnbull cast doubt on Morrison’s claim his office only knew of the allegation last week, saying it was “inconceivable” key members of the Prime Minister’s staff did not know earlier.
Higgins, who worked for then defence industry minister Linda Reynolds, claims she was raped by a colleague after the two returned to the minister’s Parliament House late one night in March 2019. She has said she was very drunk and the assault occurred when she fell asleep on the minister’s couch.
Here we are at the Gold Coast s Paradise Point Bowls Club, home of the mighty Dolphins and Monday night s famous Parmimania where the chicken parmi comes in five different flavours - Classic, Hawaiian, The Stockman, Mexican and Meat Lovers. It s the sort of watering hole that once peppered our towns; a place that smells like beer and friendship, where the meat trays are raffled, the drinks are ice-cold, and the bar staff have masters degrees in banter. And here, at a long table beside the bar is Queensland s newest State Opposition leader, David Crisafulli, 41, telling a story to a pod of Dolphin players sitting around it, pots of amber gold in hand.
Here we are at the Gold Coast s Paradise Point Bowls Club, home of the mighty Dolphins and Monday night s famous Parmimania where the chicken parmi comes in five different flavours - Classic, Hawaiian, The Stockman, Mexican and Meat Lovers. It s the sort of watering hole that once peppered our towns; a place that smells like beer and friendship, where the meat trays are raffled, the drinks are ice-cold, and the bar staff have masters degrees in banter. And here, at a long table beside the bar is Queensland s newest State Opposition leader, David Crisafulli, 41, telling a story to a pod of Dolphin players sitting around it, pots of amber gold in hand.
Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton. Picture: Josh Woning
Sandy Bolton, Noosa (IND): From a state budget and estimates processes before Christmas, briefing new ministers on historical issues affecting our electorate, multiple round tables, committee meetings and public hearings. Preparing for the first parliament sitting this month, and progress on a number of fronts including Teewah/Cooloola, the decommissioned TAFE site, expressions of interest for our River Advisory Board and outcomes from the Housing Action Group. The first 100 days have been invigorating, with our community showcasing its innovation and passion, including streaming globally the technology for early detection of fires and putting them out.