Reject proposal to amalgamate Noosa Shire with other Shires on the Sunshine Coast

Eligibility - Queensland residents
Principal Petitioner:
S Chandler
Unit 131
TEWANTIN QLD 4565
Total Signatures - 18747
Sponsoring Member: Cate Molloy MP
Posting Date: 20/10/2004
Tabled Date: 20/10/2004
Responded By: Referred Minister
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House the proposal to amalgamate
Noosa Shire with other Shires on the Sunshine Coast.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to reject any proposal to include Noosa Shire in any amalgamation with other
Shires on the Sunshine Coast because:

(a) Noosa residents are against forced amalgamations.
(b) There is no shared community of interest between Noosa and the other Sunshine Coast Councils.
(c) Noosa's distinctive approach to its natural & built environment would be at risk.
(d) The impact of Noosa as a distinct brand would be diluted.
(e) It would reduce the level of representation for the Noosa Community.