Queensland State Election 2024

People are doing it tough in our city. For many, that means they cannot find a safe place to call home. There's been a 90% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in our city in the last decade.

We need the next Queensland Government to commit to delivering homeless outreach services, expanding the crisis and transitional housing options and allocating state-owned land. This will make way for social and affordable housing right here in Moreton Bay.

There’s more to Moreton Bay than the Bruce Highway. We need solutions to deal with the already crippling congestion across our city.

We need a firm commitment to not only construct a Bruce Highway Western Alternative, known as the Moreton Motorway. But to also deliver critical east-west connections, such as the Buchanan Road Overpass and corridor, to accommodate the future growth of our city.

We’re calling for the removal or treatment of seven open-level rail crossings. These sever the city’s east-west communities and cause significant delays for commuters.  

We have a dearth of public transport options in City of Moreton Bay. We’re calling on the next Queensland Government to invest in a ferry network connecting Moreton Bay’s coastal towns with Brisbane. A ferry service will not only ease pressure on land-based transport options but also activate tourism opportunities.

With a population of more than 500,000 people and with significant growth to occur, our city needs increased services and amenities to ensure its liveability and prosperity.

We’re calling on the next Queensland Government to invest and improve the facilities for one of Queensland’s busiest SES groups in Queensland, the Deception Bay SES. This group has seen a 187% increase in requests for assistance in the last 2 years.

Key industries like manufacturing, construction, and technology are major employers in City of Moreton Bay. We’re calling on the next Queensland Government to commit to a combined TAFE and Advanced Manufacturing Hub at The Mill near the University of Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay campus. This facility would train and upskill our workforce, support local businesses, attract investment, and secure future jobs.

We’re also calling for permanent air conditioning for the new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre. This will be a host venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games competitions. The centre will cater to a range of indoor sports and community uses and has a capacity for 10,000 spectators. Air conditioning is a critical requirement for its ongoing success, before and after the Games.

We’ve heard from our communities that they place great value on our parks, natural spaces and recreational facilities. With the growth of our city, it is becoming increasingly important to maximise the use of all community facilities. We’re seeking to do this with state land and facilities. We’re calling for an agreement between us and the Department of Education for the use of school facilities.

Changing Places facilities are accessible bathrooms. They provide safe, equitable, and dignified access to public amenities for people with severe and profound disabilities and high support needs. We’re calling on the next Queensland Government to provide 10 new Changing Places facilities. This will give dignified, hygienic and safe access to public amenities for people with high support needs.

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and our public spaces.

That’s why we’re calling on the next Queensland Government to commit to the continued funding and expansion of City of Moreton Bay’s key crime prevention initiatives. These include our License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology and CCTV network.  

Copper theft at community facilities is increasing at an alarming rate. The repair costs place an enormous strain on our local sporting clubs and organisations. City of Moreton Bay has been a leading advocate on this issue. We’re calling on the next Queensland Government to take decisive action to stop copper theft across the state by introducing a ‘no cash for scrap’ law.  

Currently, there is no dedicated wildlife hospital in City of Moreton Bay. This means sick and injured wildlife must be driven up to two hours away to seek veterinary support from either RSPCA or Australia Zoo.

We’re calling on the next Queensland Government to add the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital to the SEQ wildlife hospital network. We're also seeking an increase the overall state funding allocation by at least $1 million per annum.