Organisation Sunshine Coast Association of Residents
Mayor picks a fight that he cannot win OSCAR wants the Mayor to lead – not get drawn into personal attacks. OSCAR has made this point to him on a number of occasions as it diminishes him as an advocate for our region. This undermines his sound arguments about the […]
The Electoral Commission Queensland has released key dates for the 2017 Queensland election to be held on 25 November 2017. Voter rolls close 5 pm on 3 November. Intending candidates have until noon on 7 November to nominate with the draw for positions on ballot paper to be conducted at […]
OSCAR State Election 2017 Draft Action Plan Background The Premier has announced an election date of 25 November 2017 which is only 4 weeks away and with pre-polling several weeks prior voting can commence in a couple of weeks. OSCAR has previously played a role in facilitating forums, providing responses […]
The issue of short term accommodation like Airbnb was discussed at the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference in Gladstone. The LGA delegates are seeking the state government to come up with a clear policy for managing short term accommodation. See more in the Sunshine Coast Daily including comments from Noosa […]
(Source: Felicity Caldwell, Brisbane Times) A bill has been introduced banning political donations from property developers at a local and state level. It takes effect from Thursday, 12 October 2017, despite the bill not yet being passed. Property developers will be banned from donating money to state and local government […]