The Australian federal government controls the allocation of funding for sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social services, impacting local projects reliant on this support. One key funding area is GST revenue, which the government collects and redistributes to the states. How these funds are allocated can determine if local projects progress or face delays due to funding shortages.

For too long, the Sunshine Coast has been caught in funding battles between state and federal governments, where different parties play against one another, taking advantage of the region’s status as a safe seat.

Stronger local representation in the federal government can ensure that community priorities are heard and funding needs are met, preventing local projects from stalling due to financial gaps or political games.