Cathy Osborne – community champion and libertarian candidate for the Queensland electorate of Burleigh.
Cathy, a ‘Gold Coast local’ since 1988, and living in the Burleigh electorate for 22 years is a dynamic individual with an extensive background in business management, psychology, and community advocacy.
CATHY OSBORNE FOR THE SEAT OF BURLEIGH
Hi I’m Cathy,
I’m a dedicated mother of three grown children, a small business owner alongside my wonderful husband Steve, and a proud Gold Coaster who’s called this beautiful place home for over 30 years. My commitment to our community has always been at the heart of what I do. Through my volunteer work, I’ve earned a reputation as a community champion and problem solver who gets results.
With a background in psychology and a deep love for the Gold Coast, I co-founded the Gold Coast Lifestyle Association (GCLA) to protect the natural beauty and lifestyle we treasure. When a poor government decision threatened our community, the GCLA, with strong local support, successfully challenged the Federal Government, resulting in a victory that benefits over 200,000 residents today. This success opened doors for me to work on various community issues, from supporting disadvantaged women to addressing public safety concerns and protecting local assets.
I’m passionate about standing up for everyday Australians on key issues like small business challenges, cost of living, housing affordability, crime, and protecting our freedoms from increasing government overreach. Like many, I’m frustrated with governments that seem to forget their role in serving the community. I believe in honesty, transparency, and accountability—values that should be at the core of good governance.
I’m deeply invested in securing a better future, not just for my own children but for all our kids and future generations. So, who is Cathy? I’m a voice you can trust, someone who is dedicated to getting things done for our community.
If you elect Cathy on 26th October 2024 her pledge is to function with integrity and transparency whilst being approachable and accessible. Cathy confirms, “I have no conflicts of interest or vested relationships.”
Cost of Living Relief
If elected I will oppose any increases to state levies, fees or taxes so that residents can get some relief from the current cost of living pressures. Part of the cost of living is due to cost of government.
I want to see more police presence in Burleigh, a designated police station and the right to carry pepper spray, especially for women and the elderly in our community.
A Safer Community for All
Crime rates in our community are escalating, without meaningful consequences for criminal behaviour. With this changing we cannot expect to see a reduction in incidents. Everyday individuals deserve to feel safe in their community and in their homes.
Stop the Light Rail in its Tracks
Until engineering solutions address the detrimental impacts along the Gold Coast Highway, I believe the light rail should terminate at Burleigh Heads, as it has at Broadbeach for the past decade.
Opportunities for Business
My focus is on untangling bureaucratic red tape that hinders growth and welcoming businesses to enrich our vibrant community.
By eliminating unnecessary constraints and advancing our plan for cheaper energy we can transform our city into the best place not only to live but to also conduct business, positioning ourselves as a hub of opportunity beyond tourism. The Gold Coast is the small business capital of Australia, and I pledge to keep it this way!
Affordable Housing
Empowering the building and construction industry in collaboration with councils will ensure more effective solutions to the housing crisis. Libertarians have a plan to ease the strain on homebuyers addressing stamp duty costs and residential real estate transfers, putting money back into your pocket. Also, to rebate GST on new housing and new rental housing to ease the costs of new homes for purchase or rent.
Stop the Waste
I pledge transparency and honest stewardship, meticulously reviewing government expenditure.
For Further Details please review my Cathy Osborne information for the Burleigh Electorate website https://cathyosborne.com.au/