Local shows must go on
LOCAL shows are in danger of permanently disappearing without properly targeted support. I have asked Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, to match Federal Government support for show societies but to target the support in a way that will…
Both sides funding ‘farmer-bashing’
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BOTH sides of politics are blaming farmers for perceived damage to the reef in a bid to win over metropolitan votes. While Queensland Labor is being blamed for spending taxpayer money to demonise farmers through…
Branch stacking kills democracy
Both major parties suffer from branch stacking and it's always the innocent electors suffer from it. In events across the nation this week, both major parties were involved in controversies over their party machines.
In Victoria, the ALP…
Queensland economy needs a KickStart
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In the past three months, whole industries have stalled, people have lost jobs and the State has been plunged further into debt. In those past months, I have outlined a KickStart Queensland strategy…
Recession raises urgency on new mines
Fast-tracking Central Queensland coal mines is the quickest and easiest way for Australia to fight its way out of the recession. The Federal Government conceded last week that Australia had entered its first recession in 29 years, on the back…
Rocky road for traffic flow
Mount Morgan residents face a long wait before the Burnett Highway fully reopens. The highway at the entrance to Mount Morgan has been partially closed since heavy rain caused a rockslide in March this year, leading to long delays and plenty…