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Humphrey Caspersz - Labor

It’s important we get the right option for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative – which is why I have welcomed the Transport Minister investigating an additional route further to the west.

Two route options for Stage 4 of the project were put to the community late last year – based on overwhelming feedback, Transport and Main Roads will now look at the

extra option.

It’s important that our future transport corridors meet the needs of the Glass House community, and that’s why consultation is so important.

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The Bruce Highway has been a subject of much discussion, being promised by both labour and LNP for expansion but nothing has been set in stone for permanent expansion.

The Bruce cost lives every year and has been a nightmare for all who travel on it. To me it is an absolute joke that no party has done anything to rectify this massive job. First things first. Funding.

No answer or solution is going to make everyone happy, there are and will be some hard calls to get this done. Queensland is rich in natural resources and has a flourishing market in export.

So, with the profits from sales and a restriction on royalties, put this into the

allocated budget of costing for the entire project. Once funding has reached the project target with extra for variable or projected problems, release the royalties back to the state. Halve the amount of profit for a reserve until finished.

The remaining funding then put into a maintenance project division.

Offer the contract of the expansion to the local construction companies first before seeking the multinational companies. This way jobs will be secured and will give much needed income to not only the people but to the small businesses of Queensland and surrounding areas.

With offering to the local

Adam Farr - One Nation

Whilst I support infrastructure and the need to cater for our ever increasing population growth in the Glass House region, I can certainly understand the Community fears of increased traffic, noise and pollution that would disrupt daily life and local business, along with approximately 130 resumptions of houses. If elected, I will strongly advocate for an alternative route which would be further west of the Elimbah township.

Andrew Powell - Liberal National Party

And to compound that by making these families suffer through another Christmas without any further clarification or certainty is disrespectful, disgusting and inhumane.

community first it will invite growth among the entire length of the state and local areas. It is a simple fix but the amount of red tape that council and state will have needs to be cut.

The state Government needs to put a workable solution forward that will make this project roll on and not be stopped by pointless complaints.

The indigenous do need to be consulted in this matter for access to the land, but in all fairness all communities need to see that this expansion is in the best interest to help save lives and travel safer.

Action needs to be taken now not later.

When it comes to the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) Stage 4 routes, the past year of indecision from the State Labor Government has been hard, unfair and completely unnecessary. The residents of Moodlu, Elimbah and Beerburrum have been treated so poorly, with their lives and livelihoods stuck in limbo.

Sure, we need new highways. But this is not how you go about it. This is not how you treat communities, how you treat families. And the routes proposed by TMR should never have been proposed. Certainly not weeks out from Christmas like they were last year.

I have previously stated that I always envisioned Stage 4 would take the form of a “Ring Road” around the existing urban footprint – not through it. There are routes that, whilst still having an impact on some, will ensure the hundreds of houses currently impacted won’t be. I do not agree with TMR’s assessment that populations won’t travel east or west only a handful of kilometres to the BHWA.

Andrew McLean - The Greens

The major parties love to announce more lanes for a highway. A big flashy announcement and plenty of photo opportunities. They don’t have a real plan for everyday people so they pretend to by throwing money around instead.

This will maintain local connectivity for residents and businesses and provide overpasses at Whittington, Markwell, Alcock, Old Gympie, Twin View, McDougall and Beerburrum roads.

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Bolitho - Family First

All these extra roads lead to more traffic and more congestion. More lanes just induce more demand which means more lanes which mean more demand. A vicious cycle that will see our city turned into an American hellscape of smog-choked highways bulldozed through what’s left of our koala habitat — and do nothing to cut down how long your commute is.

The only way to bust congestion is to get most

people out of cars and onto a bus, train or bike.

Everyone should be able to leave their car at home and get to work or the shops some other way. That’s why the Greens want to massively boost our investment in public and active transport.

50c fares are just the beginning. People don’t take public transport because it isn’t convenient, regular, reliable or affordable. A bus that runs a couple of times a day is never going to be anyone’s preferred way to get around. Our high frequency bus routes would run at least every 10 minutes, even at night — like Brisbane’s popular City Gliders do.

The Greens will make free and frequent public transport a real option for everyone,

Because these communities already do –out to the Bruce Highway itself. And future populations would do the same – with two options to their east and west. As such, I and the LNP have listened to the community. We know the current routes will cause devastation for so many residents.

So, if Stage 4 isn’t gazetted by the election date – which now looks increasingly certain to be the case – David Crisafulli and the LNP will scrap the current proposed routes and look for a solution further west. We won’t divide communities or ruin primary production.

not just people in the inner city. Whether you’re coming home from work, school or the pub, catching the bus should be a safe and accessible option for everyone.

The Greens will invest in expanding Sunshine Coast’s rail network with an extension to Maroochydore, duplication from Beerburrum to Nambour and a second urban bypass connection that will allow for more express Sunshine Coast services. By making public transport a real alternative to working people, we’ll cut down the demand driving all these endless highway expansions and give everyone the freedom to leave their car at home.

Nathan Hope - Independent

Regional Governance and Infrastructure

I believe that our region would benefit significantly from a more empowered local government structure. This would allow for decisions to be made closer to the people, ensuring that local needs are prioritized.

A key priority is to retain regional funds within our communities. These resources should be directed towards addressing local issues rather than being allocated to projects in other areas, such as Brisbane.

I fully support a comprehensive overhaul

of Queensland’s highway infrastructure. The current state of roads and maintenance is inadequate and requires substantial investment to ensure safe and efficient transportation.

The Olympics and Wivenhoe Dam

I am not in favor of hosting the Olympics.

I believe that the resources required for such an event could be better utilized to address more pressing issues facing our region and state.

Regarding the Wivenhoe Dam, I would need to conduct further research to provide a informed opinion on specific

concerns and proposals related to this project. However, I am open to considering the potential benefits and challenges associated with it.

Improving Governance and Empowering Communities I believe that our governance systems need to be reformed to reduce waste and increase accountability. By empowering communities to take a more active role in addressing local issues, we can ensure that public funds are used effectively and that the needs of citizens are met.

The Brisbane Valley Highway should have been done ages ago. The quarry at Harlin needs to be widened because that area is a death trap and we would commit to the upgrade.

We need federal funding, but a state government to push for that funding.

Fire Ant eradication should have been done 20 years ago, when they first came to Australia and it needs to be addressed urgently, before we have a problem like America has on its hands.

On the tourism side, it’s

silly we’re not already making recreational use of the dams.

Opening the area, like the Brisbane River for tourism would also be the right solution to stop anti-social behviour, not more money for surveillance.

We have enough of that already in the cities, and from a cost benefit analysis, we can deal with the situation better by attracting tourists and increasing foot traffic, than by installing security measures.

And in regards to water security, that’s a no brainer.

I don’t know too much about

the Somerset/ Lockyer Collaborative, but it would be stupid not to support those initiatives.

What we should also be supporting to bring more money is the growth of hemp.

We live an area that has prime land and conditions for hemp growth for some months of years.

It’s estimated the hemp business brings and estimated $70 billion to the American economy. We could and should also be benefitting from that potential profit.

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Candidate question: Pumicestone is known for its natural beauty, including the Beerburrum State Forest and Bribie Island State Forest, along with many creeks, waterways and beaches. How would you balance this with the rising population and the need to maintain housing affordability?

Ali King - Labor

Our Miles Labor Government is doing what matters by protecting our lifestyle and our protected areas like the Bribie Island National Park, Pumicestone Passage and Beerburrum State Forest.

We have invested in our National Parks, for example by appointing new full-time ranger positions for the Bribie Island National Park areas, as well as committing to tripling the size of the Queensland Nature Fund.

In 2023, we released the Southeast Queensland Regional Plan, which balances adding new homes while protecting our region’s natural beauty. Shaping SEQ ensures that our environment is preserved for future generations while meeting the need for housing.

We know housing is tough right now, especially with so many people moving to Queensland from interstate.

That’s why Labor has taken action to ensure every Queenslander can have a safe roof over their heads through our $3.1 billion Homes for Queenslanders Plan.

As a Pumicestone resident, I have given this question a lot of thought and consulted with some people within the community, because the community is who I will be representing.

Collaborative Community involvement: There has to be engagement. All people within the community and affected parties like: Home owners, primary producers, commercial business, environmental, government departments and Moreton City Council must be consulted and included in the decision – making process.

In the past some members of the community, to their detriment, have been excluded resulting in loss of earnings.

Interested parties will hear the other’s viewpoint so a balanced outcome can be achieved.

Forests / Waterways –Zoning: For existing natural areas like Bribie Island and Beerburrum state forests and all waterways within the Pumicestone passage area, selective development zoning laws can be applied.

Our comprehensive Homes for Queenslanders Plan is already working to relieve housing pressure, support renters, first home buyers and those at risk of experience homelessness. We are delivering:

• More homes sooner, by building on under utilised government land and fast-tracking planning and development processes.

• Supporting renters by limiting rent increases to once per year, providing more rental subsidies to help locals stay in their rental, introducing the Portable Bond Scheme and cracking down on rent bidding.

• Help for first home buyers by doubling the First Homes Owners Grant to $30,000, as well as removing stamp duty for homes up to $700,000 and backing the Federal Government’s Help to Buy scheme which is currently being blocked by the LNP.

• Boosting homelessness support services by 20% which means an

Thus limiting urban sprawl and protecting sensitive areas.

Protecting habitat / Animals and Green spaces: Having lived in Elimbah and seen how the kangaroos, koalas and other wildlife get displaced every time development takes place. There have to be allowances made – Road crossings (like overhead bridges and underground tunnels) and larger green spaces in every new urban development to maintain ecological balancethis is their home as well ours.

We also have to look at multi – use and infill development, where land is under – utilised in existing urban areas before expanding into other natural areas.

Infrastructure: Finally we must not forget infrastructure like roads, rail and power. As this logically comes with development.

The minimisation of the effects of new roads, rail and other infrastructure on local communities and nature alike must be prioritised.

People move to the country and the coast to be with nature and to admire the beauty.

All factors must be considered and cost of

additional $1M of funding to our local area, as well as investing in our Homeless Outreach teams to offer temporary accommodation and support to people experiencing homelessness.

• Increasing social housing supply by 53,500 social homes by 2046, using new approaches like modular homes and purchasing existing vacant buildings, like hotels and unused aged care.

Locally, you can see our plan in action. New social home complexes in King Street Caboolture and on Bribie Island are housing hundreds more locals who would otherwise struggle.

We’re also planning a Youth Foyer in Moreton Bay to support young people at risk of homelessness, and we’ve boosted our local housing workforce to help more people doing it tough. Only our Miles Labor Government has a plan to ease housing pressures, while balancing protecting our environment.

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Pumicestone is well known for its natural beauty, friendly residents, and chill atmosphere. Our area includes people of all social classes and ages who wish to call Pumicestone their home.

We are home to some of the most beautiful creeks, waterways and beaches in Queensland that carry a-lot of diversity in species of flora and fauna which we should be protecting for our future generations.

Micro plastics are the number one thing affecting our waterways and our marine ecosystems. By reducing our reliance on plastic, we can help save the environment. Hemp can be used to create new products and reduce the current overuse of plastic.

Supporting biofuels/ biofutures projects will open the door for further investments in Australia while providing home grown renewable energy solutions, creating local jobs and reducing our reliance on the mining industry this will protect our water tables from contamination/destruction

from the mining industry.

I am passionate about pushing for improvements to the housing affordability in our area. By working with council to ensure land rates do not keep increasing exponentially so the average household can afford their home, and landlords can keep their costs reasonable to provide affordable rental stocks in our market area.

Working with council planning and residents to support the balance between our country town living lifestyle and housing developments needs to support the increasing population. High density “5 Minute city zones” create more problems than solution to our current housing problems.

Homelessness in our area is getting out of control under the labour government, people need more support facilities locally/ short team stay options.

Government purchasing more unused buildings and converting to short stay DV housing or temporary

infrastructure must not be the only deciding factor.

One Nation has addressed the issue of housing affordability and supply within their housing policy. Some of these measures will reduce demand and increase supply with less development, resulting in less encroachment into natural areas.

• Reducing demand by lowering immigration: Reduce demand by lowering immigration to a level that can be sustained in the long term.

• Increasing supply by banning foreign ownership: Increase the supply by advocating a ban on foreigners owning residential property. This has already been done in New Zealand and Canada.

• Tax-free room rental and granny flats / Affordable, low-cost housing initiatives: Promoting the building of two residences on one lot.

• Investing superannuation in primary residence: An individual’s superannuation utilised to invest in their home (primary residence only).

It’s important we strike a balance between development and conservation. People need homes but so do our wildlife. The LNP is very excited about our

commitment to build a Moreton Bay Wildlife hospital, we will be the party to protect our native flora and fauna for generations to come. More recently we have shown our commitment to

Richard Ogden - The Greens

I spend my life protecting and nurturing the beautiful natural environment around Bribie Island and Pumicestone Passage. I know the impacts that human development has on our native bushland, wildlife and delicate ecosystems. Right now, leaving the solutions to the housing crisis up to private developers means more ecological destruction without making homes more affordable. More bushland being cleared and habitats for koalas, greater gliders and more being lost — while the people moving to these new suburbs face longer commutes and a worse quality of life.

The only way we can make homes more affordable is by getting the government back

in the business of building a lot more of them. The Greens have a plan to build 100,000 affordable homes close to public transport, jobs and schools. That means townhouses and apartments near train stations, not sprawling estates where koalas used to live.

These are homes that everyday people can rent or buy at well below market prices. Building these homes will be backed in with thousands of new apprenticeship opportunities for building and construction trades in an expanded QBuild. These homes will be delivered by a new public property developer, guaranteeing builders and suppliers work even during a downturn.

homeless shelters can help families and individuals get back on their feet again. State forests can benefit from hemp plantations being introduced alongside existing forests to regenerate the land and support dying forested areas or neglected/ unhealthy soils.

Hemp building product can reduce costs and use more sustainable products with less environmental impacts during manufacturing and have a longer life.

Hemp building materials can be manufactured in Australia creating our own booming international markets and providing environmentally friendly/cost effective solutions to the housing crisis. Investment creates new jobs for our youth in a growing international industry. Such as biochemistry, plant genetics, breeding, pharmaceutical, transport/logistics, farming/ agriculture, hydroponics farming, outdoor eco farming the list goes on.

Ariana Doolan - Liberal National Party

the residents of Elimbah by ensuring that an LNP government will scrap the current proposed Bruce Highway Western Alternative Stage 4 routes.

There’s plenty more we can do to protect our ecosystems too. We need to better regulate beach driving to make it safer for people and wildlife. We must ensure that development and infrastructure are delivered sustainably. We need to improve water, waste and recreation management to protect the health of Pumicestone Passage. We need to get people onto buses, bikes and trains with better bike paths and park and ride facilities, instead of bringing more cars into our communities.

Once our beaches and forests are ruined, it’ll take generations to get them back — if we can at all.

The following candidates were approached but didn’t contribute: Laine Harth - Family First

Samuel Beaton - One Nation

Candidate question: Many residents in Bancroft still enjoy rural residential living, with good sized land. In light of the current housing crisis and population boom, is this sustainable and should people accept that zoning might change in the future, to house more residents?

In light of the current housing crisis and population growth, it’s understandable that many residents are concerned about sustainability and future zoning changes. Bancroft is unique in its mix of rural residential living and growing urban areas, and preserving this balance is crucial.

I believe we need a nuanced approach that respects the character of rural residential areas while addressing the housing needs of our

community.

We should prioritize smart urban planning, which includes increasing housing density in areas that are already suited for development—near transport, services, and infrastructure— while protecting the green spaces and rural areas that many residents value. It is essential that any potential zoning changes are done with extensive community consultation, ensuring that residents have a

Rob Barridge - Liberal National Party

It has never been more difficult to find, secure or keep a roof over your head as it is right now in Queensland.

The LNP has the Right Plan to ensure Queenslanders have a place to call home.

The Securing our Housing Foundations Plan has been developed after listening to hundreds of Queenslanders left living out of their cars, falling behind in their skyrocketing rents and locked out of owning their own home under Labor’s Housing Crisis.

After years of slowing construction and fewer

homes being built now than a decade ago, we do not have the homes to house Queenslanders. Not only has Labor failed to release the land for new homes, they have failed to build the infrastructure needed to get homes out of the ground. Queenslanders deserve the choice to buy their own home or have affordable rental options.

Queensland needs a fresh start. Our plan will deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders by securing our housing foundations.

voice in shaping the future of Bancroft.

Sustainability in housing doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing the land and lifestyle many cherish. By investing in affordable housing solutions, promoting sustainable building practices, and utilizing underdeveloped urban spaces, we can manage growth without compromising the rural identity of areas like Bancroft.

Barry Grant - independent Chris Whiting - Labor

Land in Burpengary East has been in the Emerging Community zone in the Moreton Bay Plan for some years – you can see it at https://www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/Services/Building-

Development/PlanningSchemes/MBRC/Info-Sheets/ Emerging-Community-Zone

Gabrielle Unverzagt - The Greens

The LNP will unlock land for new housing, build better communities, boost home ownership, ease pressure on rents and help vulnerable Queenslanders put a roof over their head. That’s our commitment to Queenslanders.

We will support the City of Moreton Bay and the North Lakes community to ensure we can deliver the infrastructure and services this growing region needs, while preserving the lifestyle that we all love and enjoy.

The following candidates were approached but didn’t contribute: Matthew Langfield - One Nation

It can be confronting when our leafy, quiet communities start filling in, becoming noisier and busier — especially if you’ve lived here a long time. Change like that is a lot.

Sadly, decades of poor planning means a lot of the homes in Bancroft are poorly serviced by public transport — with no local shops, schools, libraries or healthcare within walking distance.

But we’re in a housing crisis and the only way we can make homes affordable for everyday Queenslanders is to build a lot more of them. The only alternative is more bushland being cleared and habitats for koalas, greater gliders and more being lost — while the people moving to these new suburbs face longer commutes and a worse quality of life.

We’re in this housing crisis because, for decades,

Labor and the LNP got our governments out of the business of building homes and designing our communities. It would have been nice if we had started planning and building more housing 10 years ago.

Getting the balance right between preserving what makes our neighbourhoods special, making our neighbourhoods more walkable and well serviced, and preventing unnecessary destruction of our precious forests is a tough one.

There are parts of Bancroft that would need major investment in public transport and local jobs before they could sustain a lot more homes — which is why the Greens have a plan to massively expand frequent public transport services, with more CityGlider style bus routes.

For the southern end of Bancroft close to the

There will continue to be residential development in this area to create the much-needed new homes for Queensland families. North Harbour is an example of the vibrant emerging communities we are seeing in Burpengary East.

train line, we need to start having conversations about what gentle density for our neighbourhoods look like. That’s why the Greens have a plan to build 100,000 affordable and well-designed homes in good locations over the next six years, that everyday people can rent or buy at well below market prices. Building these homes will be backed in with thousands of new apprenticeship opportunities for building and construction trades in an expanded QBuild and will be delivered by a new public property developer, guaranteeing builders and suppliers work even during a downturn.