Mark Boothman MP Blog - Mark Boothman

Albert River Annual Community Open Day is on today. Lots to do, things to buy and all profits goes to helping a wonderful community group.

It's that time of year again when I personally thank our local Police for all their hard work and service to our area and wish them a Merry Christmas. I just wish there were another 30 of them to thank. Today I dropped off 15 kilograms of Lions Christmas Cakes for officers and staff of the Coomera Police Station to enjoy. Scott, Andrew, Nick and your team of dedicated officers, Merry Christmas.

Today I met with residents to discuss crime, road maintenance and facilities for community groups. After that there was a break in the diary for a letterbox drop which included a number of conversations with locals about local issues. Now it's time for a Community Roadside at Upper Coomera on Reserve Road outside the community centre.

After a long day of meetings and catching up with residents in the electorate, it's time for a Community Roadside at Damian Leeding Park Upper Coomera / Oxenford before the Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch Christmas Party.

Community Roadside Monday at the John Muntz Bridge Upper Coomera / Oxenford. One issue keeps popping up at my community roadsides is crime. As I has said many times in the parliament, we need tougher sentencing, more Police in our area and programs like boot camps.