By Abbey Cannan
Noosa Today asked Noosa residents walking Hastings Street what they thought were issues of importance affecting the community, leading into the upcoming Federal election in Wide Bay.
Noosa local Amanda Williams said that she wants Noosa to be a sustainable community.
“When it comes to Noosa and especially small businesses, the retail sector needs to stay strong,” Amanda said.
Rachel Morgan said issues within the social sector were important to her leading up to the election.
“The community has an issue with homelessness and a lack of affordable housing. We need more education support services and more support services for the vulnerable,” Rachel said.
Long-time Noosa local Lisa Kroschel said supporting real local businesses was an important issue for her.
“I’ve been here for 11 years so I’ve seen the ups and downs of businesses in Hastings Street. I want to see support for the real local businesses. Parking in Hastings Street is another problem that needs to be fixed,” Lisa said.
Noosa resident Sue Garozzo said she believed creating jobs and a strong economy was an important issue for the community leading up to the election.
Noosa local Laura Richardson said, “Supporting local businesses is an important issue for our community.”
Wende Fogel also said, “Creating jobs and a strong economy is an important issue leading up to the election.”
Alyssa Mikkelson said she believed climate change was an important issue for the community.
“Noosa is such an amazing place to live so we need to protect the environment so that it can remain this way,” Alyssa said.
A local business owner said employment for people over 20 years of age was an important issue, as well as the environment.
