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The Carbon Tax is Crushing Manufacturing

Manufacturing in Australia is on a knife edge. There is no denying that. The government's carbon tax is proving to be job destroying and confidence crushing. Over the last five years since 2008, 109,000 jobs have been lost in manufacturing.   The Gillard Government has proven its negligence ... ... (20-Mar)

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Thanks to Local Government

As the recovery process from the Australia day weekend floods continues, I have discovered issues that need to be resolved involving the delivery of recovery payments and grants funding in the immediate weeks following such a disaster.   As we know, this year’s flooding has had an impact acro... ... (20-Feb)

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You’re not forgotten

As the recovery begins after the past weeks flooding events, I want to assure the people of the Central and North Burnett region that I am absolutely committed to ensuring you receive any Federal support you may require in this time of need.   I would like to highlight that the Commonwealth ... ... (30-Jan)

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Time to take action in 2013

2013 is shaping up to be a very big year on many different fronts. After a short but refreshing break I reaffirm my commitment to working hard for the people of Flynn. This region boasts some of the most robust industry, agriculture and environmental diversity in the nation and deserves its fair sha... ... (25-Jan)

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A defining year ahead

As 2012 draws to an end many of us will no doubt reflect on the year that has been and the events that have taken place. It has been a significant year in federal politics with many ups and downs, changing faces and bitter arguments that have largely seen the Australian people grow despondent with t... ... (21-Dec)

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Merry Christmas!

Well if you can believe it, Christmas is almost upon us again! 2012 has been an extremely busy year for all of us and I’m sure many of you will enjoy a hard earned break over the festive season.   This year has certainly seen many changes in our regional communities as development in the reso... ... (11-Dec)

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Another busy year draws to a close

As another busy year draws to a close I would like to wish everyone in the Eidsvold community a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. I thoroughly enjoyed my most recent visit to town for the school awards presentation night, and look forward to spending more time in Eidsvold early in the new y... ... (30-Nov)

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Leader of the Nationals visits Gladstone

I recently hosted the Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport the Hon. Warren Truss on a tour of Gladstone and surrounds. Features of the tour included an in depth look at the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal, as well as other major infrastructure projects inc... ... (21-Nov)

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The Coalition wants to hear from you

I want to take this opportunity to again highlight how important your views and opinions are to both myself and the Coalition. As you may have noticed in the latest edition of the Focus on Flynn, I had included a survey specifically designed to give you the ability to let me know how you feel about ... ... (07-Nov)

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The need for wise Government

The recent release of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook has again confirmed that the current Government really has no grasp on our nation’s finances. The Government has revised its forecast surplus down and the very next day it was confirmed that they will receive no revenue from the Mining T... ... (31-Oct)

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Gladstone’s on the Premier’s radar

  This week’s visit from the Premier of Queensland Campbell Newman has proven to be an insightful one following his address to the GAPDL lunch held last Tuesday. The event was well attended with representations from a wide variety of community and industry stakeholders.   Of particular ... ... (23-Oct)

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Age Pension Guide available

Back by popular demand I have released and updated version of the 2012 Age Pension guide. The aim of this guide is to provide an easy to use document that clearly and thoroughly explains the ins and outs of the Age Pension in order to help those eligible understand their entitlements.   The g... ... (17-Oct)

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Paul Neville MP announces his retirement

This past week the long standing Federal Member for Hinkler Paul Neville announced that he will not re-contest the next Federal Election. After spending many months pondering his decision, Paul decided that the time has come for a generational change.   I would like to pay tribute to Paul for... ... (12-Oct)

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The Coalition and the Cost of Living

In recent years we have all felt the pressures of the ever increasing cost of living. The housing crisis that has arisen from the mining boom in many places such as Rockhampton, Gladstone and Emerald has certainly hit hip pockets as rents and house prices have skyrocketed. Housing affordability, esp... ... (05-Oct)

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Your views make a difference

As your Federal Member I endeavour to listen very closely to the issues facing our community. This enables me to best represent your views in Parliament. At a recent community forum aimed at small business, I was very appreciative of the feedback that was received.   Accompanying me in that f... ... (13-Sep)

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