Redlands MP Rebecca Young says her first year in office has been a year of learning, listening, and delivering for her community.
“It’s been a year of delivering for Redlands — and as a first-term MP, it’s been an incredible learning experience. Every day I am humbled by the people, organisations, and businesses I meet who are motivated to join us in this fresh start and deliver a better Queensland for everyone,” Mrs Young said.
She described her role as being a voice for the community.
“Being a voice for those who have long felt stifled by poor planning and lack of community input is a driving force for me, reminding me to focus on the real issues and the real people behind them,” she said.
“Across Queensland, the Crisafulli Government is delivering safer communities, better health services, a stronger economy, and practical planning that works for families and local councils.”
Mrs Young said her top priorities for Redlands have been safer communities and proper planning.
Key achievements in her first year include delivering Adult Crime, Adult Time, permanent Jack’s Law, more police, and extra frontline resources, all aimed at making Redlands streets safer.
She also secured the 50 per cent SMBI vehicle ferry subsidy, the Bay Island Car Share subsidy, and funding for the multi-storey car park at Weinam Creek.
“I fought to move that project into Economic Development Queensland so locals finally get a properly planned facility,” she said.
Driving proper planning across Redlands has also been a focus.
This included the Southern Thornlands PDA, and with the Deputy Premier’s support, stopping Labor’s Broadwater Terrace SFD approval because it “bulldozed council planning and ignored the Redland Bay community.”
Mrs Young has also secured funding for the Springacre and Boundary Roads intersection upgrade and worked to improve transparency of Stage 1 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, establishing a Redland Road Advisory Committee to ensure Stage 2 avoids past mistakes.
Planning for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has been another priority, including a full legacy plan for the Redland White Water Centre and supporting infrastructure, including the Metro expansion.
Reflecting on her first year, Mrs Young acknowledged the challenges of delivering change after years of previous mismanagement.
“Delivering change after a decade of Labor mismanagement requires patience, collaboration, and proper planning. Cutting red tape and getting departments to work together helps deliver faster, better outcomes for Redlands and Queensland,” she said.
Looking ahead, Mrs Young said she would continue to focus on delivering practical results.
She highlighted seeing construction commence on the Weinam Creek car park, delivering better planning for Stage 2 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road as tendering gets underway, unlocking housing with proper planning and consultation, and maintaining safer streets, better transport, and support for families.
Mrs Young concluded with a message to constituents, thanking them for their support.
“I am constantly inspired by the people of Redlands — the organisations, families, and businesses committed to building a better future,” she said.
“Their energy and dedication remind me why I show up every day, despite criticism or the noise of social media.
“The Crisafulli Government is delivering the change people have longed for, and what you voted me in to achieve.
“Thank you, Redlands, for trusting me to be your voice — we’ve achieved so much in our first year, and I will keep working hard to make Redlands safer, stronger, and better planned.”
