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 |
Thursday, 01 March 2012 11:10
Better access to emergency care and shorter waiting lists under LNP
Burnett families will get better access to emergency hospital care and shorter waiting lists under an LNP Government's plan to revitalise front line services, LNP Candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett said today.
The $129 million announcement to address ambulance ramping and emergency department overcrowding by taking a whole-of-hospital approach was another important step in the LNP's plan to fix Labor's mismanagement of Queensland Health.
Sunday, 26 February 2012 12:05
Families to see carbon tax impact on power bills
Residents of Burnett will see the real cost of Labor's carbon tax on their power bills under an LNP government, LNP candidate for Burnett, Stephen Bennett said today.
Mr Bennett said Labor's carbon tax would hit all Burnett households and businesses. It would cost jobs and lead to huge price rises – especially for electricity.
Sunday, 26 February 2012 11:59
LNP pledges more funding for local community groups
The LNP today pledged $4 million to support Queensland community groups with grants up to $5000 and volunteer groups with grants up to $15,000 through its Caring for our Community program.
LNP candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett, said the LNP's Caring for our Community program would provide community and volunteer groups with $4 million for small grants over three years to help them buy equipment to support Queenslanders in need.
Friday, 24 February 2012 11:12
Families to see carbon tax impact on power bills
Residents of Burnett will see the real cost of Labor's carbon tax on their power bills under an LNP government, LNP candidate for Burnett, Stephen Bennett said today.
Mr Bennett said Labor's carbon tax would hit all Burnett households and businesses. It would cost jobs and lead to huge price rises – especially for electricity.
Thursday, 23 February 2012 12:10
LNP's Sugar Research Boost to Help Local Farmers and Our Community
An LNP government will breathe new life into the local sugar sector by way of a $4.6 million package to boost research and development in the industry.
LNP candidate for Burnett Stephen Bennett is thrilled with the commitment, which will boost government investment in sugar research and development and drive greater productivity and profitability in Queensland's sugar industry.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 11:01
LNP's economic blueprint to get Burnett and Bundaberg jobs back on track
The LNP's economic blueprint will cut payroll tax, red tape and regulation to give small businesses in Bundaberg and Burnett the power to create more jobs and get government off their backs, LNP candidate for Burnett, Stephen Bennett said today.
Announced by LNP Leader Campbell Newman today, the blueprint commits an LNP Government to cut payroll tax by raising the exemption threshold from $1million to $1.6million over six years.
Monday, 20 February 2012 11:13
Asset Sales are not on: Bennett
Stephen Bennett, the LNP Candidate for Burnett has rebutted both the independent candidate and Katter's Australian Party statements that a future LNP Government would continue selling off state assets, as the Bligh/Beattie Government has done.
"These unsubstantiated claims reveal the desperation of the minor parties and independents in the lead-up to one of the most historic elections that Queenslanders have ever faced," stated Mr Bennett.
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.