25 Years On: We Remember September 11 and Stand Firm for Our Freedom and Security
Like so many Australians, I can still remember the shock and disbelief of watching the events of September 11 unfold. It is difficult to believe 25 years have now passed. The images of that day remain etched in our memories, ordinary people going about their lives, families suddenly torn apart, and courageous first responders running […]
LEADER OF THE NATIONALS MATT CANAVAN AND MP MICHELLE LANDRY OPPOSE LABOR’S DIGITAL DUTY OF CARE BILL IN ITS CURRENT FORM
Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan and Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry will oppose Labor’s exposure draft of the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 in its current form. Senator Canavan said families in Capricornia want their children protected online and the world’s biggest technology companies held to account. However, protecting children […]
COALITION TO PROTECT OUR NATIONAL DAY, OUR NATIONAL FLAG, AND OUR WAR MEMORIALS
The Coalition has announced a plan to protect local war memorials, Australia Day and the Australian flag from those who seek to diminish or destroy them. In recent months, Australians have seen war memorials vandalised, anti-Australian slogans sprayed across commemorative sites and the Australian flag burned at protests. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, said […]
LNP’s PLAN TO KILL THE ILLICIT TOBACCO MARKET AND SMASH THE GANGS
Australia’s tobacco wars have become a national organised crime crisis. Senator Matthew Canavan said The LNP had launched a major law and order policy to crush the organised crime gangs that are making billions from illegal cigarettes and vapes. The LNP’s plan will stop the firebombings, extortion, and violence within Capricornia which is helping to […]
SCRAP LABOR’S CAP ON VETERANS’ ALLIED HEALTH CARE
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry is calling on the Albanese Labor Government to abandon its planned $5,000 annual cap on Department of Veterans’ Affairs-funded allied health care before it takes effect on 1 July 2027. Ms Landry renewed her call after visiting Blank Cheque Trading Co in Rockhampton, a veteran-owned and operated local business […]
Men’s wellbeing in the spotlight
Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry have hosted a Men and Boys’ forum in Rockhampton with the Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys, Llew O’Brien, to highlight the issues that young men in Central Queensland face. Being a police officer before entering parliament, Mr O’Brien said he […]
Capricornia Tourism Operators need their voices heard
Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan and Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry have met with tourism leaders in Yeppoon, amid rising concerns over the costs of doing business, new taxes proposed by the Labor Government and escalating amounts of red tape. It comes as Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s latest survey revealed 52 per cent of […]
COALITION PLAN TO RESTORE LIVING STANDARDS AND PROTECT AUSTRALIANS’ WAY OF LIFE
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, said the Coalition has announced a plan to restore living standards, reward hard work and protect Australia’s way of life. After four years of higher taxes, more debt, fewer homes, weaker borders and falling living standards under Labor, the Coalition is putting forward seven policies to restore Australians’ standard […]
Labor’s Budget breaks promises and destroys a fair go for Capricornia
Labor’s Budget of broken promises and cuts has obliterated a fair go for Capricornia, while doubling down on its tone-deaf reckless race to renewables and net zero fantasy. The Prime Minister’s lies will increase taxes, lower living standards and cut funding to Capricornia. “Regional Australians in Capricornia are the innocent victims of Labor’s all-out assault […]
CAPRICORNIA’S 2026-27 BUDGET WISH LIST
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is calling for the 2026-27 Federal Budget to deliver practical cost-of-living relief and targeted investment in the roads, infrastructure and industries that keep Central Queensland strong. “People in Capricornia are still under pressure. Power bills, groceries, fuel and insurance all keep going up, and this Budget needs to give […]
Coalition announces new position to address challenges facing men, boys and fathers
The Coalition is committed to addressing the unique issues facing men, boys and fathers, and is pleased to announce the appointment of Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien as Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. Ms Landry said men and boys were facing real challenges in all aspects of life, such as health, family law, […]
PHILLIPS CREEK BRIDGE OPENS, DELIVERING SAFER ROADS FOR CAPRICORNIA
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has today welcomed the official opening of the new Phillips Creek Bridge on Saraji Road, marking a major milestone for road safety and freight efficiency in Central Queensland. The completion of the long-awaited project delivers a safer, flood-resilient crossing between Dysart and Moranbah, ensuring year-round access for motorists, workers, and […]