CAPRICORNIA Meet The Candidates

Michelle Landry

LNP, Member for Capricornia

"I’ve fought hard for our region, securing $7 billion for infrastructure and key projects.

"From major road upgrades like the Walkerston Bypass and Sarina Northern Access, to $11 million for local community groups, I’ve delivered real results. Recently, I committed $3 million to expand the Walkerston Tigers clubhouse and $200,000 to rebuild the shed lost to fire, supporting grassroots sport and our future stars.

"But there’s more to do. I want Capricornia to thrive with strong industries, like mining, agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing which drive local jobs and small business growth. I will always fight for better infrastructure and stronger regional services to keep our communities thriving.

"Under Labor, regional Australia has been neglected. They’ve ripped funding from our towns to prop up multi-billion-dollar inner-city projects, while the cost of living has soared. Rent is up 18 per cent, groceries are up 30 per cent and power over 30 per cent higher.

"Home ownership is slipping out of reach Australians. An LNP government will make home ownership achievable by cutting migration, banning foreign investors from buying existing homes and funding essential infrastructure for housing.

"Labor axed critical Bruce Highway funding, forcing me to fight to get $7.2 billion restored. Yet, they’ll only spend $432 million over three years. This has delayed vital road safety improvements.

"A Coalition Government will invest in regional health by bolstering the workforce through incentives to attract and retain doctors and nurses. We will also ensure more doctors become GPs in regional areas by providing the support they need to train and work locally. support local businesses, and Capricornia deserves a strong voice in Canberra.

"I’ve delivered before, and with an elected LNP Government, I’ll keep fighting to get our region, and Australia, back on track."

Mick Jones

Greens candidate for Capricornia

"I’m from Rockhampton and have lived in Regional Queensland my whole life.

"I studied at Central Queensland University and became politically active with the Greens after overcoming a life-threatening illness, which taught me the value of our universal health care system and the incredible work done by our local health care workers.

"I’m running for Capricornia because the major parties have failed to address the cost of living, housing and climate crisis, and we need a bold new approach.

"Too many people in our community are doing it tough and struggling to pay the bills. Our schools are underfunded and our hospitals are understaffed. Meanwhile, the major parties continue to give handouts and subsidies to big corporations, one in three of whom pay no tax.

"As a Greens candidate, I’m campaigning to make big corporations pay their fair share so we can fund things like dental and mental health into Medicare, free GP visits, and fully funded public schools and hospitals.

"We will cap rent increases, deliver cheaper mortgages for people, and make the price gouging at our supermarkets illegal. We will take strong action on climate change through a massive investment in publicly owned renewable projects, which will include a just transition for our workers in the coal and gas industry by creating better and safer jobs in clean energy.

"The Greens don’t take corporate donations, which means we will fight for the community, not corporations.

"A vote for the Greens in the Lower House and Senate at this election is a vote to keep Dutton out and get Labor to act on our cost of living, housing and climate crisis.”

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This publication attempted to contact the candidates from Family First, One Nation, and Labor however received no response prior to print deadline. __

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