Historic Fourth Term For LNP’s Landry

Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has thanked the people of Capricornia for electing her for a historic fourth term.

“It is an incredible honour and a privilege to serve my community in the Federal Parliament,” Ms Landry said.

“Thank you to my amazing family, staff, and volunteers for the incredible commitment during early voting and on election day, braving the pouring rain and the wild wind.

“Running a federal election campaign is a huge task and I want to thank everyone who has been involved.”

Ms Landry said that she will continue to work hard for Capricornia and hold the incoming Labor Government to account on the plethora of promises that were made for Central Queensland.

“Labor has promised a lot for Central Queensland, and I will hold them to account to ensure that every promise is delivered,” Ms Landry said.

“This includes, stage one of the Isaac Resources Excellence Hub in Moranbah, $200 million for priority sections of the Bruce between Rockhampton and Gladstone, a Medicare Care Clinic in Rockhampton and an Electric Vehicle and Energy Training Centre in Mackay.

“Capricornia is the electorate where I was raised and where I decided to raise my two daughters. It is a community I truly love.

“I’ve hit the ground running on day one and will continue to advocate for important projects across our region.

“Thank you again Capricornia, I will not let you down.”

Ms Landry’s election commitments included:

•$14.4 million to replace the Phillips Creek Bridge on Saraji Road

•$483 million to build Urannah Dam

•$100,000 for the rebuild of Collinsville QCWA Hall – taking total federal funding to $450,000

•$6 million to Beef Australia

•$2.9 million to fund Archer Street Drainage Scheme Stages 1 & 2

•$2.8 million to upgrade the Nebo Showgrounds

•$10 million for a CQ Motor Sporting Complex

•$5 million for new veteran wellness services in Kinchant Waters and Mackay

•$10 million to upgrade the Rockhampton Airport

•$11 million to Keppel Brand to build a food value adding manufacturing facility

•$400 million to improve Queensland beef road corridors

•$6.18 million to upgrade Artillery Road and Greenlake Road

•$5 million to upgrade the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange Facilities

•$3.86 million for West Tigers Sporting Complex

•$6 million for Belmont Research Station

•$795,000 to MRAEL for their CYCLE: Creating Youth Change and Leading Engagement Program

•$9 million for a new Mackay Electric Vehicle and Energy Training Centre in Mackay

•Almost $7.7 million for better telecommunications

•Up to $24 million to be invested in the Rockhampton and Shoalwater region for four job creating projects

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