Last night in Parliament Dr Alex Douglas MP spoke on the state of the Gold Coast economy and how it was hurting many small businesses in the Gaven electorate. Please see his speech by clicking here.
Not just unemployment – it’s under-employment
CASUALISATION of the workforce in the trade, retail and hospitality industries is hurting families on the Gold Coast, according to Gaven MP Alex Douglas. Dr Douglas questioned the Treasurer in Parliament today over what the government was doing to address under-employment in his electorate of Gaven.* “Commonly residents tell me they are employed but they [...]
Epidemic of number plate thefts
AN EPIDEMIC of number plate thefts has hit the Gold Coast as thieves use number plates to evade identification to steal petrol and avoid paying tolls. Gaven MP Alex Douglas, who had his rear number plate stolen recently, said of only those incidents reported on average one set of number plates were stolen each day [...]
Ministers pass buck on consultation on Carrara Games development
DESPITE numerous requests for community consultation over the proposed Carrara Commonwealth Games precinct, the State government continues to ignore residents’ concerns, said Gaven MP Alex Douglas. Dr Douglas asked the State Development Minister in Parliament today whether there would be consultation with local residents over the development which would impact upon their daily lives considerably. [...]
Carbon tax to pressure sporting club wallets
Local sporting clubs may be forced to pass on higher power bills to their membership or cut back on services and facilities under Labor’s carbon tax, said State MP for Gaven, Alex Douglas. “Labor’s carbon tax will threaten the survival of many local sporting clubs already struggling from higher electricity, insurance and water charges. Parents [...]
