DAWSON’S ROADS RANKED THE WORST IN THE STATE
Following a “right to information” search by Nationals Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien it was revealed that the State Labor Government have undertaken a secret audit of the state’s roads, revealing almost half of Queensland’s Bruce Highway has a two-star safety rating or less.
NEW TRAINING CENTRE READY TO SET SAIL
The Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) yesterday hosted Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, at their new state-of-the-art maritime training centre. A facility which will rival some of Australia’s best.
DAWSON SPORTING FACILITIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A public hearing into regional preparedness to host Olympic and Paralympic Games has been set for November 23rd.
NFF NEEDS YOUR HELP TO KEEP FARMERS FARMING
The National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) has launched its largest protest campaign in almost 40 years as Labor continues to decimate the industry and the regions.
LABOR AND GREENS VOTE NO TO FISHERS HAVING A SAY
Amid an onslaught of industry outcry into the Albanese Labor Government’s decision to ban commercial gillnet fishing, Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, called for an inquiry into the decision alongside Senator Susan McDonald and Senator Jonathon Duniam.
90-DAY REVIEW FOR LIFE-SAVING ROAD PROJECTS BLOWS OUT
While Prime Minster Anthony Albanese has been distracted by his divisive $450 million referendum, the Labor Government’s 90-day review of infrastructure projects has blown out to 170 days and counting, with no end or answer in sight.
LOCAL MP CALLS FOR INQUIRY INTO COMMERCIAL GILLNET BAN
The proposed ban on commercial gillnet fishing in North Queensland is an absolute disgrace, and for the affected families and businesses in the electorate of Dawson it means irreparable damage to their livelihoods and a potential loss of Australia’s beloved seafood.
DAWSON TEAMING WITH LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, met with local Wulguru sporting champion Tinsley Illin who represented the region at the National Swimming Championships in August.
LABOR’S NEW FAIR WORK AMENDMENT HAS MORE HOLES THAN SWISS CHEESE
The Albanese Labor Government has proposed new Fair Work legislation amendments and industry outrage has been staggering, a sentiment that Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox shares.
COALITION FIGHTS FOR PHARMACIST INPUT
Pharmacists will now have their voices heard after months of advocacy from the Coalition and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox.
LABOUR CRISIS REMAINS ONE YEAR AFTER JOBS AND SKILLS SUMMIT
The skills shortage in Dawson 12 months on from the Jobs and Skills Summit remains in crisis, pushing cost-of-living pressures higher.
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox said despite The Nationals taking a constructive role to represent regional Australia at Labor’s Jobs and Skills Summit one year ago, workforce shortages in the agriculture sector have continued to drive up food prices and Dawson still has a skills crisis.
STOP THE BAN ON COMMERCIAL GILLNETS
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox addressed Parliament and the Albanese Labor Government during this month’s sitting week with an impassioned speech in response to the ban on commercial gillnet fishing.
COALITION COMMITS $250 MILLION TO FEMALE SPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
The Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton on Tuesday announced that a future Coalition government will commit $250 million in funding over the next four years to improve the lives of future sporting stars nation-wide.
LOCAL FARMERS URGED TO HELP STOP LABOR’S FRESH FOOD TAX
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox is urging farmers and families in his electorate to help stop Labor’s fresh food tax by registering interest to have their say online.
LABOR’S NEW LEGISLATION ATTACKING FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Labor’s planned Misinformation laws should not be imposed on residents in Dawson, or anywhere around Australia.
Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox says the Albanese Government’s plan would amount to an attack on freedom of speech and expression across Australia.
LABOR’S PROPOSED HERITAGE REFORMS A MAJOR THREAT TO AUSTRALIAN WAY OF LIFE
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox is warning that Labor’s Aboriginal heritage reforms could undermine private property rights and force property owners in Dawson to undergo expensive mandatory cultural surveys for basic activities such as mending fences or planting trees.
MHR-90 Taipan Talisman Sabre Incident
My thoughts and prayers extend to the four soldiers, their families, and all Australian Defence personnel following the horrific helicopter crash off Hamilton Island on Friday 28 July.
DAWSON MP AIMS TO SHOWCASE REGION IN NEW COMPETITION
Hard-working Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced the beginning of the “Days Around Dawson” photo competition, an initiative he says will “showcase the many incredible areas, places to visit, and sights to see around Dawson.”
DAWSON MP ANCHORS UPGRADE TO WHITSUNDAY VMR
After years of advocacy, hard-working Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox has announced that Whitsunday Volunteer Marine Rescue (WVMR) have been successful in their federal grant application under the Investing In Our Communities Program.
DAWSON MP TURNS SOD ON NEW AEIOU FACILITY
Local families in the Townsville area raising children with autism are set to receive a significant support boost, with the AEIOU Foundation commencing construction on their new facility in the Northern end of the Dawson region.

