Mark Boothman MP Blog - 2026

Continuing my regular location afternoon community roadsides. Today at Upper Coomera, yesterday at the Heights Pimpama

We’re delivering better relief Queensland families can rely on in our Budget by helping cover the cost of primary school students going back to school. Our expanded $150 Back to School Boost can go towards essential items including books, stationery, uniforms and excursions.

Tonight Lions Club of Helensvale celebrated their annual change over dinner. Congratulations to Lion Glen and Lion Glenda on being awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship in recognition of their outstanding service to the club and their tireless commitment to fundraising for Lions projects.

Our Budget strengthens the foundations we’ve laid for a fresh start, including building the schools for Queensland’s future and safer classrooms

Never again can we be at the mercy of foreign markets. That’s why we’re restoring Queensland’s ability to drill, refine and store more fuel right here at home, through the Queensland Fuel Security Plan. This means more regional jobs, stronger industries and greater energy security for the future.