Mark Boothman MP Blog

It's the first Ormeau Lions Club IGA BBQ of the YEAR and the team is excited to be back! Ron on the BBQ, Margaret our friendly sales assistant and myself on the money. Come on down and grab breakfast! Bacon and Egg Burgers!

A few days ago I wrote "again" to the Minister For Police to express the dismay of many residents about the antisocial behaviour on our streets across the North Gold Coast. Our Police resources are stretched beyond their limits. My colleague Sid Cramp Member for Gaven and I are not going away Minister. We will harass you every week as our communities are crying out for more Police resources. Click continue reading for the letter.

Big thank you to the legendary Helensvale Lions Club for once again hosting the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Helensvale and Stuart Robert MP for his enlightening speech. Australia Day isn't complete without a Aussie flag in a Lamington. Thanks again Lions.

Community Roadside Wednesday at Halfway Drive Norfolk Village next to the greatest soccer team in Oz, Ormeau Football Club

The completed M1 Motorway Exit 54 interchange seems to be handling the school traffic rather well. Whilst it is important to upgrade the other interchanges, we desperately need another Motorway between Logan and the Gold Coast. With tens of thousands of people moving to the Northern Gold Coast in the coming years, the need for a new alternative Motorway must be a priority.