Sue Carlos - ALP Candidate for Maroochydore

Sue Carlos lives at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast and is a former higher education administrator who has worked for many years to support students, and in particular those who are disadvantage, to access and successfully complete higher education.

She has a keen understanding of the challenges faced by families living in regional areas in accessing education and employment, as she grew up in regional South Australia.

Sue has an extensive employment history as; a high school teacher, an industrial officer in an education union, a higher education equal opportunity officer and as a university senior manager. More recently Sue has pursued her interest in the creative arts and local community issues.

If elected she will work hard for:
* planning and development on the Sunshine Coast which properly factors in floodplain mapping and probable climate change impacts,
* renewable energy development and use,
* development of environmentally sustainable water harvesting and water reuse technologies in new urban developments;
* a health hub in Maroochydore and upgrade of local schools;
* ensuring community views are strongly put to government on initiatives such as Coast Connect; and
* effective liaison between the state and local government to fast-track much needed infrastructure.

Sue is confident the Bligh Government will be returned at the next election and she is committed to providing Maroochydore with hardworking and articulate representation in that government.