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Labor Must Play Its Part in Helping Fight Drought
The announcement by the Federal Government of an extra $1 billion in aid to support farmers and communities fighting devastating drought is welcome, but Annastacia Palaszczuk’s Labor Government is refusing to increase support. Liberal National Party Shadow Minister...
Palaszczuk’s Drought Cut a Brutal Blow to Farmers
The LNP is calling on Annastacia Palaszczuk to reverse her callous decision to cut $50 million in funding for subsidies used by farmers during drought. LNP Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett said an Opposition Question on Notice* had revealed funding for the...
Gympie Schools Not Counted in Air-conditioning Roll Out
“I have received no advice from the Minister for Education whether local Gympie schools are even included in the air-conditioning roll out. “Despite trumpeting that all schools in the Wide Bay are to be air-conditioned the Government has overlooked Gympie. “Gympie is...
Out Comes the Band Aid to Solve Timber Industry Concerns
“Putting on a band aid will do nothing to provide certainty or security for timber workers and industry. “The announcement of a two-year extension of the closure is an admission that the Government really has no plan to support hundreds of timber industry jobs. “It is...
When a Failed Labor Candidate is Part of the Exercise It’s Hard Not to Be Cynical This is Just About Politics
Since Labor’s drubbing in the Federal election the Premier is pretending to listen while at the same time the legislative response is against the regions. I’m surprised they included a failed Labor candidate as one of their select group of 20. It makes a mockery of...
Tell Annastacia Palaszczuk to Reverse Her Droughts Cuts
Queenslanders have had enough of the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s anti-farmer and antiregions agenda, especially when it comes to not supporting our farmers during drought. Liberal National Party Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett said enough was enough....