By JONATHON HOWARD
A NEW Coalition Government means a new future for Australia and Federal LNP Member for Maranoa, Bruce Scott, who can’t wait to get started.
“My strong advocacy for the bush is represented in many of the Coalition’s policies and it’s time for action,” Mr Scott said.
“The Coalition has committed $508 million to upgrade the Warrego Highway, $700 million for the second Toowoomba Range crossing and $5 million to upgrade the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame.
“I’m excited about our plan for better telecommunication infrastructure, where mobile phone blackspots will be identified and targeted.
“Our affordable NBN policy means bush communities will benefit from a fast internet connection – opening up opportunities for business, e-learning, tele-medicine, video conferencing and tourism.
“We need more frontline services, highly skilled doctors, nurses and allied health professionals and the Coalition’s health policy will work towards retaining and attracting more trained medical experts to the bush to boost our local health services.”
Mr Scott said one of his priorities was to rebuild the beef industry after the live-cattle export debacle.
“The beef industry is a significant local employer with almost a quarter of Queensland’s beef enterprises located in the Maranoa,” he said.
“That’s why it’s imperative we restore confidence in the beef industry as it supports businesses, transport companies, farmers and graziers in the electorate.”
Mr Scott also wanted to thank the electorate for its ongoing support.
“I’m truly humbled to re-elected; I will represent all the people of Maranoa, regardless of how they voted,” he said.
