Wide Bay
Your CanDo representative for the Wide Bay region are:
| BUNDABERG - Jack Dempsey | BURNETT - Stephen Bennett | CALLIDE - Jeff Seeney |
| GYMPIE - David Gibson | HERVEY BAY - Ted Sorensen | MARYBOROUGH - Anne Maddern |
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 14:32
Premier Trifles with the Truth - Bennett
Premier Anna Bligh has trifled with people's lives – as well as the truth – when she falsely claimed today that Queensland's hospital emergency waiting times were right up with the best in Australia.
LNP Candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett said her statement contradicted the findings of an independent Productivity Commission report, which revealed that Queensland lags behind the national average.
Monday, 13 February 2012 17:03
Bennett maps out Burnett's role in getting Queensland back on track
Communities and industries throughout the Burnett will flourish under an LNP government according to candidate Stephen Bennett, who outlined his vision for the region today.
"Our area plays a critical role in the prosperity of this State and indeed this nation, with our quality agricultural produce, world-class manufacturers, unique tourist attractions and dynamic businesses," he said.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 16:37
Local Flooding Highlights LNP's Focus on Discovery Coast Roads
Recent heavy rainfall and associated flooding of Discovery Coast roads has underlined the importance of the LNP's commitment to properly fund regional road networks.
LNP candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett has pushed the need to fix roads throughout the region, particularly those north of Bundaberg.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:05
LNP to boost Burnett's property and construction sectors
The LNP's plan to cut taxes, fix planning laws, re-empower councils and increase State Government support at the highest level will help kickstart the local property and construction sector, according to LNP Candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett.
Mr Bennett said the LNP's newly launched Property and Construction Strategy would inject optimism into an industry which has been underperforming under the long-term Labor Government.
Friday, 27 January 2012 15:04
Better deal for agriculture under LNP
Queensland agriculture will get its own department under an LNP government, giving the sector a stronger voice in Cabinet and far better deal into the future, according to LNP candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett.
Mr Bennett said agriculture was a major contributor to Queensland's economy and would have an even bigger role under the LNP.
Thursday, 26 January 2012 15:02
March 24, bring it on: Bennett
Queenslanders are going to the polls on Saturday, 24 March and LNP Candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett is ready to take on the task of getting Queensland back on track.
"The only way to get a change for the better in our local area is to vote for the LNP. Parking a vote with an Independent or minor party candidate will only help Anna Bligh keep her awful grip on power in Queensland," Mr Bennett said.
Thursday, 19 January 2012 18:09
Burnett electorate slugged by the Carbon Tax
LNP candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett has called on Labor Candidate Stuart Tomlinson to finally admit Labor's carbon tax is bad news for local residents, after the Bligh government was forced to admit there will be a near billion dollar hit on State finances over the next three years.
Mr Bennett said the Bligh government's mid-year budget update exposed an $883 million shortfall from government-owned corporations out to 2014/15, as a result of carbon tax.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 15:31
Get in the Game - LNP Plans to Grow Grassroots Sports
The LNP's newly announced Get in the Game policy will support the development of local grassroots sporting organisations while helping families with cost of living pressures, according to LNP candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011 08:43
Bennett on board to revitalise local Neighbourhood Watch
LNP Candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett is calling on local residents to join local Neighbourhood Watch committees to help grassroots efforts to crack down on local crime.
Mr Bennett said a number of local Neighbourhood Watch committees needed more members to stay operational.