Mark Boothman MP Blog

With some people continuing to ignore social distancing measures, the following beaches will be closed from 11.59pm Tuesday 7 April for the well-being of the wider community: ❌ The Spit (including dog beach) ❌ Surfers Paradise ❌ Coolangatta & Greenmount We’d like to take the opportunity to remind everyone to stay in your own neighbourhood as much as possible.

A FURIOUS Mayor Tom Tate has shutdown the public carparks on The Spit after crowds flocked to the beach in defiance of social distancing. The Bulletin yesterday revealed images showing packed carparks on The Spit as surfers, dog owners and bored locals went out for weekend recreation. It came just days after Cr Tate threatened to close the Coast’s beaches if people continued to defy measures put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Flags have been removed from Gold Coast beaches today following a decision by the Federal Government to limit gatherings to two people.

Australian Banks Australians who are in financial stress and unable to pay their mortgages should contact their lender. There is payment relief available. The major banks have announced that their customers will be able to pause mortgage payments.