NOT ENOUGH IS BEING DONE TO FIX THE BRUCE HIGHWAY
The Albanese Labor Government have announced the first set of safety upgrades in the $9 billion Bruce Highway Safety Package.
LNP COMMIT $5,000 FOR MACKAY MEN’S SHED
The Mackay Men’s Shed is a community organisation dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of men by providing a space for social interaction, skill sharing, and community projects.
LNP COMMITS $500,000 TO THE NORTHERN BEACHES BOWLS CLUB
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced that an elected Dutton Liberal National Government will provide $500,000 to upgrade facilities at the Mackay Northern Beaches Bowling Club.
UPGRADES TO THE BRUCE HIGHWAY COULD TAKE YEARS
Residents in the electorate of Dawson have again been let down by the Albanese Labor Government when it comes to the Bruce Highway being upgraded.
MORE FUNDING NEEDED FOR HEALTHCARE
Under Labor, it has never been harder or more expensive to see a doctor, which forced more than 1.5 million Australians in 2023-24 to avoid seeing their GP because they just could not afford it.
REGULATORY BURDEN ON REGIONAL BUSINESSES
Australia’s regional industries are the engine of this country. From sugarcane to prawns- mining, beef & tourism- they keep the lights on and the economy ticking. Where I come from, these industries don’t just generate profits. They sustain families, communities, and our way of life.
DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS AVAILABLE
The Federal and State Governments have activated Disaster Relief Grants as this unfolding flood emergency continues in the electorate of Dawson.
MAJOR FLOOD EMERGENCY
The Local Governments of the Dawson region is responding to a severe flooding event that is currently impacting areas from Mackay through to Townsville and further north.
COALITION ELECTION POLICY FOR OLDER AUSTRALIAN’S WANTING TO WORK LONGER
Older Australians and veterans shouldn’t have to choose between working a little extra and keeping their pension.
RE-ENDORSED FOR DAWSON
I am honoured to have been endorsed once again as the LNP Candidate for the seat of Dawson.
It's a privilege to be entrusted by the local party members, with an unanimous vote of confidence and I am ready to work hard and fight even harder for the betterment of our region and our country.
HELPING SMALL BUSINESS
Small businesses are a vital part of our country’s economy, helping to keep everything ticking along. But right now, they’re under real pressure as the costs continues to cause major financial pain on everyday Queenslander’s who are just trying to make a living.
THE COALITION’S PLAN TO HELP THOSE SUFFERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Regional and Australia is enduring an ongoing silent epidemic as the country faces a devastating mental health crisis, all thanks to poor leadership by the Prime Minister.
ELECTION FUNDING PLEDGE FOR CRIME STOPPERS
Every Australian deserves to feel safe and be safe in their home and local community.
Unfortunately, we’ve seen crime spread across many parts of Regional Queensland especially in Townsville.
COALITION’S PLAN TO ATTRACT JUNIOR GP’S
The Coalition have acted and put forward their plan to incentivise junior GP's to work and stay in the regions.
Under an elected Coalition government, $400 million will go towards attracting junior doctors to pursue a career as a GP to safeguard Australians’ healthcare.
BRUCE HIGHWAY FUNDING CONCERNS
The Federal Government’s $7.2 billion pledge to upgrade the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway has already hit it’s first set of potholes.
ORGANICS SENATE INQUIRY
The Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox is encouraging local organic growers and providers to make a submission for the Senate inquiry into the National Organic Standard Bill 2024.
THE COALITION LED THE WAY
With today’s announcement that the Coalition will match the $7.2 billion dollar Bruce Highway upgrade, this brings certainty for road users and contractors.
FEDERAL FUNDING PLEDGE TO FIX THE BRUCE HIGHWAY
The Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox has welcomed the Albanese Governments announcement to formally pledge $7.2 billion to fix the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway.
CALLS TO IMPROVE MOBILE BLACKSPOTS
It’s been no surprise that my electorate of Dawson has been plagued with bad mobile blackspots which is a real concern, especially emergency, work related requirements or just to keep in contact with loved ones.
CLEAN UP BEGINS AFTER MAJOR FLOODS
Canegrowers are now assessing the extent of damage to crops after the region was hit by major flooding caused by three weather systems converging in North and Central Queensland.

