Noosa MP Sandy Bolton says the very best Christmas gift would be to see more Noosans getting involved in determining our community’s priorities, as well votes in State Parliament, via the annual Noosa MP community survey which is now open!
“We are blessed to have so many passionate and committed residents, however, more are needed, and we are asking everyone to give just 15 minutes of their time annually to our survey,” Ms Bolton said.
Since 2018, the Noosa MP Community Survey is shared with all enrolled residents of the Noosa electorate via standard ‘snail mail’, social media, newsletters and in our local media, covering issues brought forward during the year by residents, as well potential upcoming debates in the Queensland Chamber.
“This survey is extremely relevant and important, as Noosa’s votes in Parliament are not predetermined by myself, ideology or party policy, they are based on the feedback from our community and credible evidence. Whether in relation to shark nets, increased population or the commercialisation of our National Parks, we need to know whether residents support, or do not, the various aspects that have or will be raised,” Ms Bolton said.
Last year’s survey saw an overwhelming majority of responders, 81%, voice their strong objection to State Facilitated Development (SFD) legislation that would allow state government to override local government planning schemes. This strengthened Noosa’s advocacy and as result, the SFD program has been paused, with one Noosa project revoked.
“It is the shared responsibility of everyone who lives here and loves our home to be engaged in what is happening now for our future,” Ms Bolton said.
This year’s ‘Your Say’ has two parts. The first is essential, the ‘for or against’ questions on state policy such as tourism, environment, health, housing and more. Part two is optional and asks residents to prioritise what is most important to them.
The Noosa MP added, “As the only elected Independent MP in Queensland for three terms, aligned only to our community whom I consider family, I ask questions that are not filtered through a political party or designed at great expense by a consultation company, but ones that are brought forward by residents that are, or could be, instrumental to everyone who lives here”.
The annual survey is just one of the Noosa MPs initiatives to encourage greater engagement in decision making, with others such as the mobile office and Noosa 360 there to provide information as part of increasing residents knowledge on issues important to Noosa.
Updates on state issues already in progress, and that are not included in the survey, such as the former TAFE site, electric bike/scooter safety, Noosa River management, the advanced manufacturing hub at Sunshine Beach State High School, Tewantin Bypass Stages 2 and 3 and more are available at www.SandyBolton.com/Noosa360 with the handy search bar available to find the topic you seek information on.
The survey, which is only for Noosa state electorate constituents, closes on January 16, 2026 and is available via www.sandybolton.com/your-say-annual-survey. Results will be posted on the MP’s social media page, newsletter, in columns, and at via www.SandyBolton.com/Noosa360
If you have any questions or require a paper copy, please contact Sandy Bolton MPs office on 5319 3100 or email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au,
