State Update - Jonty Bush - Member for Cooper

State Update Jonty Bush MP Member for Cooper

Have your say on Sunset Clauses

Throughout this year, I have spoken out about the use of sunset clauses by property developers, to terminate property contracts on ‘off the plan’ sales. There are a small number of developments in our electorate being affected by this right now, and I’ve worked with impacted families to shine a light on some pretty ordinary behaviour by developers. The Palaszczuk Government is now asking both home buyers and property developers to have their say on these residential property laws. The consultation will close on 14 September 2022. Contact my office if you are interested in making a submission.

Cooper celebrates Book Week

Book week is my favourite week of the school year, and it was wonderful to visit a number of schools this year for their parades. Clearly Harry Potter is still popular, I saw a few Where’s Wally’s, Roald Dahl fans and of course the Diary of a Wimpy Kid still features. Well done to all our creative parents, neighbours, teachers, friends and students out there. I also took the opportunity to donate a book from local author Cate Storey and illustrator Sarah Matsuda to some of our schools for their libraries. Snuggled Away is a gorgeous book featuring native wildlife, and I know our kids are going to love getting up close and personal with the creatures within these pages.

Well done Cooper on Containers for Change!

Last month in Parliament we heard from the Environment Minister, Meaghan Scanlon that people in our electorate have diverted 6 million containers from landfill, through the Containers for Change program! What an incredible effort – this is a wildly successful program, not only reducing waste but providing small business opportunities in our local electorates throughout Queensland. You can find a refund point, or find out how to turn your cans into cash at www.containersforchange.com.au

Community BBQ in The Gap

What makes our suburbs so special, is our people. Some of us were born and have grown up in these parts, while others have only recently moved into the area. Regardless of our history – our future will be greater if we have strong local connections with others. This is why I host regular community street BBQs, giving locals a chance to meet their neighbours, an opportunity to meet with me and to connect with other business and community leaders. Thanks to everyone who recently popped out to Nicholas Park in The Gap. Our next BBQ will be in November in Ashgrove. If you would like to get a reminder about that contact my office.

Business Shout-Out

Meat U At Home is legendary. Not only are they friendly, professional and local but they’re meat pies are nationally acclaimed. Literally… Meat U At Home has again taken home a gold, silver and bronze at the 2022 Australia’s Best Pie competition for the second year in a row. What’s more, they have tripe for Pho – which they tell me is a bit of a local favourite! If you haven’t been into The Gap Village to check them out then make it a priority.

Shop 2/230 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove Q 4060 t 3554 9100 e cooper@parliament.qld.gov.au f www.facebook.com/jontyforcooper Jonty Bush - working hard for us