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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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