Friday, June 13, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Michelle Landry Officially Declared Capricornia Winner

Earlier this month, Michelle Landry was officially declared the winner of the seat of Capricornia by the Australian Electoral Commission.

At the Declaration of Results event, Ms Landry was confirmed to have retained the seat with a decisive margin of 11,512 votes.

“This is an incredible honour and I want to sincerely thank the people of Capricornia for once again putting their trust in me,” Ms Landry said.

“To be elected for another term is deeply humbling. I never take this job for granted and I promise to continue fighting every single day for our local communities.”

Ms Landry said the result sends a clear message to Canberra about what matters most to the people of Capricornia.

“Cost of living is the number one issue on everyone’s mind. People are struggling with soaring prices for groceries, electricity, fuel, and rent and Labor just doesn’t seem to get it.

“I’ll be pushing for practical relief to help families and small businesses make ends meet.”

She also committed to securing more infrastructure investment across the region, particularly for critical upgrades to the Bruce Highway.

“Our roads are in urgent need of attention. I’ll be lobbying hard for increased funding to deliver more overtaking lanes between Rockhampton and Sarina, as well as broader upgrades that improve safety, connectivity and productivity across Central Queensland.”

Looking ahead, Ms Landry reaffirmed her unwavering support for the backbone industries of the region.

“Small businesses, farmers, and workers in the resources sector are the beating heart of Capricornia’s economy.

“I’ll always stand up for them and make sure their voices are heard loud and clear in Canberra.”

Michelle Landry has been officially re-elected as the Member for Capricornia, pledging to fight for cost-of-living relief, critical road upgrades, and strong support for the region’s key industries. Photos supplied

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