Crime, Health & Cost of Living Statistics a Cause for Alarm
The Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry and LNP candidate for Keppel, Nigel Hutton has expressed deep concern over alarming cost of living, crime and health statistics that are impacting locals in Central Queensland. Ms Landry said under the watch of the state Labor Government, the community has been let down with cost of living […]
Landry Calls for Urgent Bruce Investment
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is calling on Labor to urgently invest funding into the Bruce Highway before more lives are lost on the treacherous stretch of road. Ms Landry said Labor’s despicable decision to slash funding from the Bruce Highway in the electorate of Capricornia will ultimately lead to more lives lost unless […]
Beef Corridor Roads Debate Sizzles in Parliament
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has led the charge today in a debate surrounding Labor’s $400 million delay in Beef Corridor Roads funding. The Member for Capricornia submitted a Private Members’ Business motion condemning the Labor Government for their reckless decision to delay funding for the critical upgrades to the 457 kilometres of roads. […]
National Road Survey Launched
Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is calling on residents of Capricornia to nominate a road or intersection in most need of upgrade by completing a national road survey launched this month by Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Tony Pasin MP. Mr Pasin said the Albanese Labor Government had allowed the national road network […]
Landry Backs Coalition Energy Plan
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, announces her support of the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan to provide every Australian with affordable and reliable electricity. Ms Landry said Labor’s expensive ‘renewables only’ plan is failing, with the only thing this policy is delivering is higher energy prices and unreliable power. “Not only is Labor’s energy approach […]
Pumped Hydro Pipe Dream Dropped by LNP
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has commended the state LNP Opposition Leader, David Crisafulli, for announcing he will end the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project madness if elected in October this year. Ms Landry said she has been working with the Eungella community to bring awareness to the plight of the region for almost two […]
Landry delivers Over $30,000 in Funding for 53 Capricornian Young Athletes
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is delighted to announce 53 local young athletes across Capricornia have shared in $30,700 of funding through the Local Sporting Champions to support them in their pursuit of excellence in their chosen sport. The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to aspiring young athletes, coaches and officials between […]
We need more meat in Beef Corridors funding
During Senate Estimates last week, it can be revealed Federal Labor have allocated minimal funding in the forward estimates for the urgent upgrades and sealing of the 457 kilometre Beef Corridors Road Network. Only $45 million, just over 10 percent of the initially allocated $400 million, has been assigned over three financial years. Federal Member […]
Landry Urges Immediate Action from Communications Minister on Collinsville’s Telecommunication Crisis
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is calling on the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, to urgently address the severe telecommunication issues plaguing Collinsville. Collinsville, in the north-west region of Capricornia, has been experiencing subpar Telstra coverage for many months, with constituents reporting they’ve been unable to obtain service unless connected to home Wi-Fi. “Telecommunication […]
Capricornia’s Critical Infrastructure in Limbo as Labor’s Growing Regions Program Overlooks Region
Critical infrastructure investment for Capricornia has been left in limbo following revelations that Labor’s Growing Regions program will not spend one cent in the region. Since coming to government two years ago, Labor has scrapped more than $10 billion worth of regional funding programs which have included the extremely popular Building Better Regions Fund and […]
Regional manufacturing at risk after two years under Albanese
It is now two years since the Albanese Labor Government came into power, but it’s feared under this government some manufacturers won’t survive the term. Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing, Michelle Landry said manufacturers are struggling to cope with rising costs and it’s jeopardising the future of our thriving regions. “Manufacturing plays a critical role […]
Hospice Dream a Reality
The Central Queensland community today celebrates the official opening of the much-needed hospice service, Fitzroy Community Hospice, which secured $8 million in federal funding to kickstart its journey to reality in 2021. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry said it was a no-brainer to provide the funds needed to Fitzroy Community Hospice for the Central […]
