Fresh Start Familiar Faces

While results of last week’s State Election have not yet been officially declared, Amanda Camm has claimed 69.6 per cent of the votes and has been successful in her bid to secure a second term as Member for Whitsunday.

Meanwhile, Dale Last has commanded 65.7 per cent of the votes counted so far and has also secured another tenure as Member for Burdekin, the area that encompasses Bowen and Collinsville.

Both LNP candidates are, for the first time, representing their region while not in opposition following David Crisafulli’s landmark victory and subsequent announcement as the new Premier for Queensland.

Whitsunday Region Stands To Gain
From LNP Led State

For the first time in more than 10 years, LNP is now at the helm of both the Whitsundays region and Queensland as a whole.

This means that vital projects and funding avenues that had previously been caught in the crossfire or used as political footballs, can now be actioned with both our local leaders and heads of state representing the same party.

This also means that election promises made by both Amanda Camm and Dale Last during the demanding campaign race can become realities, each project having a positive impact on the region.

Amanda Camm commented this week that she was thrilled to see Transport and Main Roads (TMR) had already started on preliminary works to flood-proof Hamilton Plains and said she is “committed to seeing the full project delivered”.

In addition, Ms Camm promises that a new Shute Harbour Boat Ramp will be delivered and broader state-wide issues such as youth crime, cost of living and health services will be addressed on a local level.  

“We really want to make sure our region receives its fair share of funding,” she said, stating that an LNP led state government means that “every election commitment I’ve made, I can actually deliver.”

“I’m keen and motivated and energised to get working and to deliver for the region”

Similarly, Dale Last Member for Burdekin says he is excited to deliver for the region, with one local election promise, driving the redevelopment of Bowen Marina Precinct, high on his list.

“We’ve campaigned for a fresh start for Queensland, and we have a real commitment for rural, regional Queensland and that’s something I am passionate to deliver,” he shared.

“After 10 long years in opposition, we’re now in government and with a bit of luck I’ll be a minister as well.”

Mr Last was previously Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Shadow Minister for Corrective Services and Shadow Minister for Rural and Regional Affairs.

Meanwhile, Ms Camm was previously Shadow Minister for Child Protection, Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and Shadow Minister for Women's Economic Security.

Ms Camm stated that she would be “humbled to be offered any position” by the government moving forward and that at the moment they are largely in “caretaker mode” while they set a date to officially open parliament under the new government.

“I am really humbled at the number of people who have put their trust in me and the LNP, people who have committed to a fresh start,” she shared.

Mr Last reiterates Ms Camm’s sentiment, sharing his own appreciation for the region.

“I’m so proud and honoured to represent the Burdekin electorate, to have that confidence put in me for the next four years is such a privilege.”

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Member for Burdekin Dale Last, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm, Laura Gerber MP and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox. Photo supplied

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