State Government Election 2024
I am a former teacher, business owner, community volunteer and mum-of-four, and I have had the great privilege to work and raise my family in Caloundra for almost 20 years and love where we live.
I have worked as a teacher in London as well as local primary schools here in Caloundra. I have also worked as an accountant in local government before starting my own business in 2016 which grew to a team of 140.
I was then awarded 2018 Outstanding Business Woman of the Year before selling my business in 2022 to devote myself to serving Caloundra. I am an active and proud member of many community organisations including the local P&C, the local Lions Club, the Caloundra Business Alliance and I am on the executive of a local football club.
I was also a member on the board of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce for five years, all while raising my four beautiful children right here in Caloundra. Through my previous Home Care Assistance business, I have worked directly with some of the most vulnerable people on the Sunshine Coast to help improve their lives.
This community has given me life-changing opportunities, and I am dedicated and committed to a life of service, giving back to Caloundra. Election Pitch I have spent the whole year door knocking and calling people in this community to make sure my priorities are your priorities. What I have heard, time and time again, is that people are sick of traffic congestion, youth crime and cost-of living; and nothing is being done about it.
I know how tough people are doing it and I know what it’s like to be parenting and working in 2024. Elected representatives should be reflecting what the people in the electorate want, and I hear repeatedly that people want better outcomes for Caloundra.
I am also hearing a lot of frustrations about planning failures and lack of infrastructure investment in our area. We’ve been short-changed by Labor for far too long, and that needs to change. As part of the Crisafulli LNP Team, we have the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future. We are focused on restoring safety to where you live, health services when you need them, respect for your money, housing solutions and a government that works for you. We will keep the community safe through stronger laws such as “Adult Crime, Adult Time.”
We will bring down the cost of living by delivering reliable and affordable power, affordable car registration and licences, and providing housing supply solutions which will help to bring down rent costs. Traffic congestion is also a huge issue for residents, and I have grave concerns about the rail ending in Caloundra. This would be a disaster as the traffic in Caloundra is already unmanageable.
The LNP has committed to taking the rail all the way to Maroochydore which will ensure that Caloundra does not end up being the carpark of the Sunshine Coast. It’s a great honour to be part of an exceptional team statewide and your vote in October will give the LNP a chance to show how we will work harder for Queenslanders.