STATE MEMBER FOR LYTTON
REBUILDING LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES: YOUR FEEDBACK NEEDED
Rebuilding Bayside health services (since the LNP closed the Wynnum Hospital when they were last in government) remains my top priority. I’m getting strong community feedback about the need to expand services at the Wynnum Community Health Centre (Gundu Pa). I want to hear from you about what you think we may need locally – such as new primary care services, including an x-ray machine, dialysis/renal chairs, chemotherapy services, or even improved waiting room facilities. Look out for my “Bayside Health Survey” I’ll be putting out soon.
IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION
The Queensland State Election is on Saturday, 26 October. You must be on the electoral roll to be eligible to vote. The electoral roll closes on Saturday 5 October. Early voting is from Monday 14 October to Friday 25 October from 8am to 6pm (excluding the weekend). Early voting will take place at St Peter’s Anglican Church in Wynnum (Bride Street entrance). Postal voting applications close on Monday 14 October at 7pm. I will provide all Lytton electorate households with a postal vote application (please look out for one in your letterbox from October 1). Voting is compulsory. For any voting queries, call the Queensland Electoral Commission on 1300 881 665 or go to www.ecq.qld.gov.au.
STANDING UP FOR THE BAYSIDE
PUBLIC TRANSPORT PATRONAGE UP 14.5%
The introduction of 50 cent fares on all public transport has seen a big increase in patronage within the first month. The total number of trips was 14.5% higher than during the same period recorded last year. Already, thousands of Bayside commuters are saving up to $50 per week. I encourage all Baysiders to make the switch to public transport, where possible. You can reduce local traffic congestion, help the environment, and take pressure off your household budget. The cost is 50 cents per trip – please remember to tap on and tap off.
COST OF LIVING RELIEF
Every Baysider is seeing $1300 slashed from their energy bill, with $1000 upfront from the Queensland Government and an additional $300 from the Federal Government. It means many Baysiders may not have to pay a cent for their energy bills until March 2025. Of course, this financial help to Baysiders is only possible because we’re making multinational mining companies pay their fair share and because we kept energy assets in public hands. Other Queensland Government Cost-of-Living Relief measures include 50 cent public transport fares, $200 Fairplay Vouchers for kids’ sport, and $200 off your car rego.
LINDUM STATION UPDATE
Construction at Lindum Station continues to press ahead. These works at the station include a footbridge with lift access, improved accessible parking and a new station office and facilities. I know how dangerous this intersection in Lindum is – and I’ve been fighting to get it fixed for a long time. These major upgrades, in conjunction with BCC’s reconfiguration of the intersection and the installation of traffic lights, will ensure a safe and accessible trip for all commuters.
PO Box 719, Wynnum QLD 4178
(07) 3915 1100
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www.joanpease.com
