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Welcome to my online office! As your local representative in Queensland Parliament, I am committed to serving your needs and the Surfers Paradise electorate. Here you will find information on many of the services I can assist you with, such as helping community groups apply for government grants and ensuring your electoral enrolment is up to date.
 
If you can't find what you're looking for or you would prefer to talk to someone, please contact my Electorate Office and we will be happy to assist.
 
Looking for funding?
Request a letter of support for a grant
Electoral enrolment
Applying for a postal vote
Request for a congratulatory message
Becoming a Justice of the Peace
List of JPs in your neighbourhood
Parliament House tour bookings
Request for a Queensland flag
 
If you are a community group, not-for-profit organisation or even just a community-minded individual dedicated to improving the lives of those around you, you may be eligible for government grants to assist you in your cause. Funding can be obtained from a number of sources including the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Queensland Community Foundation trust, as well as various local, state and Commonwealth grants. Click here for more information on funding opportunities.

Now that you have all you need to apply for public funding, I can assist your application by providing a letter of support. These letters are all written and signed by me and contain information on why I think your organisation deserves funding. To request a letter of support click here to send me an email with details of your application or contact my Electorate Office.
 

It's important that you keep your electoral enrolment up-to-date. Voting in local, state and federal elections is compulsory. If you need to enrol to vote for the first time or you have changed addresses recently, you will need to fill out an electoral enrolment form. You can download the form here and post it to the Australian Electoral Commission or visit my Electorate Office at Isle of Capri to pick up a form and a Reply Paid envelope.
 
If you have questions about voting, elections or which electorates you live in visit the AEC website.

Queenslanders will go to the polls in 2012 for the State Election. A postal vote allows you to cast your vote before Election Day if you will be unable to get to a polling booth. If you wish to register as a postal voter to receive your ballot papers in the mail, please contact my Electorate Office for assistance.
 
Justices of the Peace (JPs) are highly respected members of the community who play an important role in society. They are volunteer workers who perform a range of judicial and administrative functions, from witnessing and certifying documents to hearing certain matters in court.
 
By becoming a JP you will provide a vital service to the public and assist the operation of Queensland's legal system. You can become a JP if you are an Australian citizen, at least 18 years old, of good character, and are registered on the State electoral roll.
 
If you are thinking about becoming a JP you can find more information here. This site contains information on what you need to do to become a JP.
 
Application forms are available at my Electorate Office. Feel free to drop in and visit during business hours or contact my office if you would like an application pack mailed to you. 
 
If you need the services of a JP, my electorate office staff can help you. Electorate officers Josie Stinson (JP Qualified) and Cathy Ermer (Commissioner for Declarations) are available to witness signatures and certify documents. Please contact my Electorate Office to confirm their availability.
 
For information on where you can find a JP in your suburb, click here. 
 
Tours of Parliament House can be fun and informative, and not just for school children! A visit to Parliament House will give you a chance to learn about the history of Queensland and an insight into your State Parliament. If you visit when Parliament is sitting, you can watch all of the action from the Public Gallery.
 
If you wish to organise a free tour of Parliament House, please contact my Electorate Office. BBQs and morning teas can also be arranged. If I'm in Parliament on the day of your visit, I would love to stop by and meet your group. For more information on visiting Parliament House click here.
 
The State flag dates back to the time when Queensland was a self-governing British colony. Today it remains an important symbol of our history and achievement since early colonisation.
 
Organisations such as schools, recognised youth organisations, community service groups, benevolent and welfare organisations, sporting clubs and bodies, and local government authorities are eligible to receive Queensland Flags free-of-charge.
 
Queensland teachers and students who have been accepted into an overseas educational institution or who are representing Queensland abroad may also be eligible to receive a flag.
 
If you would like to request a flag, applications can be made by emailing or writing to my Electorate Office. Please note it can take some weeks for the flags to become available.