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Monday, 20 February 2012 13:36
LNP’s economic blueprint to get Toowoomba jobs back on track
The LNP's economic blueprint will cut payroll tax, red tape and regulation to give small businesses in Toowoomba the power to create more jobs and get government off their backs, LNP candidate for Toowoomba, Trevor Watts said today.
Monday, 20 February 2012 10:22
It’s time for a change in Toowoomba and to get Queensland back on track
Reducing cost of living pressures for local families in Toowoomba and ensuring a strong four pillar economy to provide local jobs now and into the future are the key election issues for our community and to get Queensland back on track, LNP candidate for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said today.
Monday, 20 February 2012 07:28
Frecklington says no to Acland stage 3 mine
After months of lobbying from local LNP candidate for Nanango Deb Frecklington, the LNP has made it clear that it will not support the proposal for Acland stage 3 that would see the expansion of the open cut coal mine digging up strategic cropping land.
Deb Frecklington said fighting for locals would be her number one priority if she was elected to represent the region.
Monday, 20 February 2012 07:12
It's time for a change in the South Burnett and to get Queensland back on track
Reducing cost of living pressures for local families in the South Burnett and ensuring a strong four pillar economy to provide local jobs now and into the future are the key election issues for our community and to get Queensland back on track, LNP candidate for Nanango, Deb Frecklington said today.
"The March 24 election offers a clear choice for local residents. A choice between more of the same deception, spin and wasted money we've had from 20 years of Labor or an energetic and focussed LNP team committed to getting Queensland back on track," Ms Frecklington said.
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 15:18
Labor MP Kerry Shine backs squeeze on family health insurance
Labor MP Kerry Shine should explain to local residents why he voted in support of another attack on family budgets – this time cuts to the private health insurance rebate, LNP candidate for Toowoomba North, Trevor Watts said today.
"Yesterday in State Parliament, each Labor MP backed the Gillard governments move to cut the rebate, which will place even more pressure on already stretched family budgets," Trevor Watts said.
Monday, 13 February 2012 16:27
Communities, the environment and Industry to benefit from LNP resources strategy
"Mismanagement of the resources sector by this tired, 20-year-old Labor Government has delivered nothing but uncertainty," Mr Watts said.
Mr Watts said the LNP will use an improved system of statutory regional planning to determine appropriate areas for resources development.
Saturday, 11 February 2012 18:46
Agriculture is a priority for the LNP
LNP Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Queensland, Andrew Cripps, has emphasised the importance of agriculture in the LNP's four pillar plan to get Queensland's economy back on track, visiting the Locker Valley and Toowoomba over the last two days.
Mr Cripps visited the Gatton Campus of the University of Queensland yesterday to inspect new equine veterinary facilities and met with stakeholders in the agriculture sector in Toowoomba today to discuss concerns about declining departmental services to farmers.
Thursday, 02 February 2012 09:51
Armed robberies spreading under Labor
Trevor Watts, has launched a scathing attack on Labor's Kerry Shine and the Anna Bligh-led Labor Government, for failing to enable Police to tackle armed crime more effectively.
Mr Watts said police were doing the best they could with limited resources, but were being stifled by a government which is not doing anything to help.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 10:58
LNP to boost property and construction sectors
Cutting taxes, fixing planning laws, re-empowering councils and increasing State Government support at the highest level were key features of the LNP's Property and Construction Strategy, LNP Candidate for Toowoomba North, Trevor Watts, said today.
Mr Watts said the 'Property and Construction Strategy' launch followed the release of tourism, resources and agriculture strategies as part of the LNP's plan to grow a four pillar economy to get Queensland back on track and jobless down to four per cent in six years.