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* Election 2015 * State Council & Annual Convention * Striking a balance for Queensland farmers * Your LNP - Heroes and other achievers

* Election 2015 * State Council & Annual Convention * Striking a balance for Queensland farmers * Your LNP - Heroes and other achievers

* Election 2015 * State Council & Annual Convention * Striking a balance for Queensland farmers * Your LNP - Heroes and other achievers

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President’sReport

Welcome to our second edition of the LNP Standard. Your Party is always looking to enhance your membership experience and we have taken on board your feedback following the release of the first issue of the Magazine in June. The LNP Standard aims to highlight the achievements of all our members, including our elected representatives, as well as discuss the issues which are important to the Party.

I would like thank all members who have contributed to the LNP. From the volunteers who worked on the by-election campaigns to those who toil away behind the scenes in our branches and Party Units across our state, your efforts help make the LNP the great “Party for all Queenslanders” that it is.

This edition of the LNP Standard will be the last before the 2015 state election.

The LNP is nearing the end of the pre-selection process for all state seats. Our democratic Constitution allows for any eligible member to nominate in any seat, regardless of who is the incumbent and for local members to vote on the candidate put forward by the party in each electorate. The Constitution also provides for the LNP Executive to make decisions for the good of the whole party in exceptional circumstances. While this process may lead to some public commentary in the media, it is a democratic process we should be proud of and makes a mockery of the union and factional influences which determine Labor candidates.

Members, we have some outstanding candidates confirmed to contest the next election alongside our sitting MPs. These candidates are already working extremely hard in their electorates and are making many personal sacrifices to give the LNP the best possible chance. They now need your support. Can I encourage you to get involved in your local campaigns where our MPs and Candidates need people of the ground out in their electorates. Despite having no plan for Queensland, Labor has the heavy financial back of the union as well as on the ground support from their members. Labor’s only tactic, as we saw in the two by-elections this year, will be a campaign of scaremongering and lies and a plea for a protest vote. We cannot let Queensland return to the chaos and mismanagement of Labor by allowing them to sneak across the line with the help of Labor and the minor parties.

In just two and half years, the Newman LNP Government is making great progress getting Queensland back on track but there is more to be done. The management of public finances, delivery of frontline services and a strong four-pillar economy have all improved under this LNP Government. We have a strong team with a strong plan for a stronger Queensland and it is up to us to ensure that message reaches all corners of this state.

Finally, I would like to again thank you for your support as LNP members throughout 2014. Can I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a safe, happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year.

Bruce McIverLNP President

Welcome to our second edition of the LNP Standard. Your Party is always looking to enhance your membership experience and we have taken on board your feedback following the release of the first issue of the Magazine in June. The LNP Standard aims to highlight the achievements of all our members, including our elected representatives, as well as discuss the issues which are important to the Party.

I would like thank all members who have contributed to the LNP. From the volunteers who worked on the by-election campaigns to those who toil away behind the scenes in our branches and Party Units across our state, your efforts help make the LNP the great “Party for all Queenslanders” that it is.

This edition of the LNP Standard will be the last before the 2015 state election.

The LNP is nearing the end of the pre-selection process for all state seats. Our democratic Constitution allows for any eligible member to nominate in any seat, regardless of who is the incumbent and for local members to vote on the candidate put forward by the party in each electorate. The Constitution also provides for the LNP Executive to make decisions for the good of the whole party in exceptional circumstances. While this process may lead to some public commentary in the media, it is a democratic process we should be proud of and makes a mockery of the union and factional influences which determine Labor candidates.

Members, we have some outstanding candidates confirmed to contest the next election alongside our sitting MPs. These candidates are already working extremely hard in their electorates and are making many personal sacrifices to give the LNP the best possible chance. They now need your support. Can I encourage you to get involved in your local campaigns where our MPs and Candidates need people of the ground out in their electorates. Despite having no plan for Queensland, Labor has the heavy financial back of the union as well as on the ground support from their members. Labor’s only tactic, as we saw in the two by-elections this year, will be a campaign of scaremongering and lies and a plea for a protest vote. We cannot let Queensland return to the chaos and mismanagement of Labor by allowing them to sneak across the line with the help of Labor and the minor parties.

In just two and half years, the Newman LNP Government is making great progress getting Queensland back on track but there is more to be done. The management of public finances, delivery of frontline services and a strong four-pillar economy have all improved under this LNP Government. We have a strong team with a strong plan for a stronger Queensland and it is up to us to ensure that message reaches all corners of this state.

Finally, I would like to again thank you for your support as LNP members throughout 2014. Can I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a safe, happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year.

Bruce McIverLNP President

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Retired Senator Ron Boswell was awarded an Honorary LNP Life Membership at this year’s Annual Convention.Ron represented the interests of Queensland for 31 years in federal parliament and with his vast experience and knowledge continues to serve the party.

President Bruce McIver with new Queensland Senators, James McGrath (left) and Matt Canavan (right). Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG (centre)

with Chris and Bruce McIver.

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CONTENTS6 Report by State Director, Brad Henderson

8 State Election 2015 – Meet our new candidates

10 2014 Annual Convention

12 State Council – Townsville

14 Premier Campbell Newman – A Year in Review

16 Queensland’s drought crisis

18 Prime Minister Tony Abbott

20 Labor must face its Inconvenient Truth – Hon. Steve Ciobo

22 MP Farewells

25 Outstanding Service awards

26 Team Quirk – The Lord Mayor’s review of 2014

28 Around the regions

31 Out & About

32 The LNP delivers a first for Queensland commuters

34 LNP Women – Dr Theresa Craig

36 LNP at The Ekka

37 Questions Without Notice

38 Young LNP

40 Your LNP

42 LNP strikes the right balance for farmers

44 Getting to Know – Member for Hinkler, Keith Pitt MP and Senator Matt Canavan

46 Out & About

48 Carried or Lost – Annual Convention and State Council Resolutions

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Congratulations to Pauline Cox from Townsville who was the winner of the new BMW car in the LNP Art Union, which was drawn at our Annual Convention.

When we spoke to Mrs Cox recently she was still in shock at her big win.

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d win it. I think I’m the luckiest girl in the world,” Pauline told us.

Pauline plans to use the new car to drive her grandchildren around town and the good people at Motorline BMW were only too pleased to change the winning prize from the sporty BMW 328i to the family-friendly BMW X3.

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LNP State President, Bruce McIver drawing the winner.

Above, Eunice receives her LNP Hero Award from President Bruce McIver and Honorary Life Member, Con Galtos. Below with Enid Dowling Bursary recipient, Laney McLaren at the Annual Convention.

Pauline with her granddaughter Annabel Falco about to hit the road for the long drive home to Townsville.

Art Union ticket sales earn LNP Hero award

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A stable and united LNP team with a fully costed plan to provide the services and job-creating infrastructure that our growing state needs.

On the other hand, a risky alliance of Labor, Palmer, the Katter and Greens parties, and a handful of ragtag Independents - all with no plan for the future.

The choice ahead of all Queenslanders could not be more stark.

In Campbell Newman, Queensland has a strong and passionate leader. He leads a stable and united LNP team who are delivering on their election commitments and getting our State back on track; they are tackling public finances, getting the economy moving, revitalising health and education services and taking strong action on crime.

By working hard in partnership with Queenslanders, and through the LNP’s strong economic management, we are all seeing real progress on health, jobs, schools, economy, roads and crime. The job is not done, but it will be if we stay on track.

While the LNP has been busy working, Labor has been lazy.

Labor remains bereft of leadership, new ideas or new blood.

Labor has arrogantly ignored the message voters sent them in 2012 and has wasted the past two and a half years. They have produced no new policy platform, undertaken no party reform and are instead busy getting the old band back together again - the same failed administration that left Queensland on a path to $80 billion in debt.

Worse, at their last party conference before the coming election, Labor invited the unions to help select the party’s leadership. So while Queenslanders know that a vote for the LNP means a vote for Campbell Newman as Premier, a vote for Labor is a vote for the faceless men of the union movement to handpick their preferred leader.

Regardless, Labor remain a very real threat to our great state’s future.

These are uncertain political times and Queensland has a history of

Strong TeamStrong Plan Stronger QLD

This is the opportunity that the LNP offers Queenslanders at the coming state election.

Candidate for Dalrymple, Liz Schmidt.

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volatile swings.

The unions are investing in a coordinated campaign against the LNP on a scale not seen in 2012, while Labor are running well resourced, targeted grassroots campaigns in a host of LNP seats.

And our side, in government, has not been re-elected since 1986 - 28 long years ago.

To form government, Labor will need the support of its allies the minor parties and Independents. Little wonder then that Labor refuses to rule out such deals. This collusion is a recipe for the same risk, chaos and mismanagement that we saw in the Gillard Government and now see in the Senate. If they do clamber into government, Labor cannot achieve anything in any case. Without asset leasing or budget cuts – both apparently opposed by Labor and the unions – they either cannot fund their promises or must resort to greater debt and higher taxes.

Queensland is naturally placed for a bright future because it’s a great place to live and work. But with more uncertainty domestically and internationally we need to make sure that our great state stays on track to secure that bright future.

There is no doubt that the Newman LNP Government will keep working hard to deliver our party’s long term economic plan. It will keep building a four pillar economy that delivers more and better services. And because our team has set the right financial foundations, the government is now able to afford the schools and hospitals, police and roads of tomorrow.

This result won’t just happen and the next state election is no sure thing. We need to keep a strong team with a strong plan in uncertain times.

With more uncertainty in politics, no Queenslander can afford the political chaos that would occur if Labor flopped over the line with the help of wasted votes on minor parties. That will only derail the progress we’re now starting to see and make Queensland weaker.

Now, more than ever, LNP members, supporters and all Queenslanders need to hit the streets and rally together to secure the re-election of Premier Campbell Newman and our LNP team - and the brighter future we all want for our state and for our families.

Vote 1 LNP for a stronger Queensland.

Brad HendersonState Director

Candidate for Redlands, Matt McEachan.

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STATE ELECTION

2015

The LNP is presenting a high quality team of candidates at the next state election and there has been a number of new

pre-selections since the last edition of our magazine.

All are committed to continuing the strong work of the Newman LNP Government to benefit their local communities.

Here is a brief introduction to our newest candidates.

TONY PERRETT – GYMPIE

Tony Perrett is a local grazier and Deputy

Mayor of the Gympie Regional Council. His pre-

selection as LNP Candidate for Gympie follows the decision of current MP, David Gibson, to retire at the next election.

Tony has been involved with local Government since 2003 and has a deep understanding of the issues which are important to Gympie and a strong connection to the people of the electorate.

He has a strong focus on creating more local jobs, especially for younger people, and dealing with Gympie’s population growth. Tony will make a strong, local representative for Gympie in the Newman LNP Government.

JOHN KERSLAKE – MIRANIJohn Kerslake is a local Police Sergeant who has a strong commitment to the people of Mirani. His pre-selection follows sitting MP Ted Malone’s announcement that he will

retire at the next election.

John is a passionate central Queenslander and as a family man, is familiar with many of the issues and challenges that face the people of Mirani.

He will work hard to ensure the people of Mirani continue to benefit from the strong work of the Newman LNP Government in improving frontline services, especially health and law and order, as well as building the local economy to create more jobs.

MATT McEACHAN – REDLANDS

Matt McEachan’s family connection to the

Redlands goes back to the late 1800s when his great, great grandfather drove the first steam to the region on the new Cleveland line.

Matt is a father of a young girl and can tell you all you need to know about the best boating and crabbing spots in the Redlands.

He started his own motorcycle training business at Mount Cotton before getting involved with the LNP and politics and has worked on several state and federal campaigns helping candidates get elected.

Matt has a real understanding of the issues which are important to the people of Redlands will be a strong representative for them in the Newman LNP Government.

He is passionate about this bayside electorate and will work hard to continue the progress being made for the community by the LNP.

ANN LEAHY – WARREGOAnn Leahy’s pre-selection followed the decision of Queensland’s longest serving MP, Howard Hobbs, to retire at the next election.

A postal plebiscite was held to decide the candidate giving all members throughout the large Warrego electorate the

opportunity to participate in the pre-selection process.

82 per cent of more than 500 eligible local members took part in the ballot.

Ann Leahy has been an active local member of the LNP over many years and a proud contributor to her community.

Her background as an Electorate Officer and Ministerial Researcher has added to her understanding of the issues that are important to the people of Warrego.

ADAM HANNANT – INALA

Adam Hannant is a local family man and CPA who is a partner in a successful accountancy firm.

Adam, who is the brother of rugby league star Ben Hannant, is very involved in the community through a number of local sporting,

business and church organizations.

He plans to give the people of Inala the proper representation they’ve been lacking through decades of Labor neglect.

Adam knows the issues which are important to his community, in particular job creation and new infrastructure and will campaign hard to be part a strong LNP team which can deliver for his community.

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DALE LAST – BURDEKIN

Dale Last is a Regional Manager of

an Employment Services company and former Deputy Mayor of Townsville.

He was pre-selected following after the sitting Member for Burdekin, Rosemary Menkens, announced her decision to retire at the next election.

Dale has a track record as a strong advocate for his community and served for 25 years as a Police Officer throughout North Queensland. He has the experience to be a strong member of the Newman LNP Government team representing Burdekin.

Covering an area from Townsville’s outer suburbs south to Bowen, Burdekin is a diverse electorate which will benefit from the LNP’s commitment to build a stronger four-pillar, creating more jobs and building the infrastructure this important region needs.

DEON ATTARD – MACKAYDeon Attard is Director of his own IT Services business and a third generation Mackay local.

He and his wife are raising their own young family of five young children who provide his motivation to secure a

stronger future for the city he loves.

As an employer of 10 staff, Deon sees job creation and job security as key issues in the electorate and the LNP is the only party offering a plan to achieve that.

The people of Mackay needs a strong voice in the Newman LNP Government and Deon is passionate about providing them with one.

LACHLAN MILLAR – GREGORY

The Gregory pre-selection was decided by a postal plebsicite given the size of this electorate and followed Vaughan Johnson’s announcement that he would be

retiring at the next election.

Lachlan Millar was selected from a strong field of candidates to represent the LNP in Gregory at the next election.

Lachlan was raised in Emerald and has worked as a rural reporter for the ABC and on the land before taking on the role of Adviser to Minister for Agriculture, John McVeigh.

He has a strong interest in issues affecting central and western Queensland and is committed to providing strong representation for the people of Gregory in the Newman LNP Government.

DR CHRISTIAN ROWAN – MOGGILL

Christian Rowan is a respected doctor and

as a former president of the AMAQ, has a solid track record as an advocate for those he represents. He has also made a significant contribution to the LNP over many years.

Dr Rowan grew up in the electorate of Moggill and with his wife Jane, is now raising his own family there.

He is committed to winning the seat so the Newman LNP Government can continue the reforms which are making a real difference for the people of Moggill and Queensland.

Roads, jobs and the economy are key issues for the people of Moggill and Christian is proud to be part of a strong LNP team with a strong plan to deliver for all Queenslanders.

BOB ANDERSEN - STAFFORDBob Andersen is a Psychologist with Queensland Health and has a long connection to the Stafford community.

Bob campaigned hard in the Stafford by-election earlier this year when he was up against not only the Labor party but also

an unprecedented on-the-ground campaign involving seven unions.

Through his work with Queensland Health, Bob has seen how better management and increased funding has led to significant improvements to the delivery of frontline services which are benefiting all Queenslanders.

He is deeply committed to the Stafford community and as part of the strong LNP team, will work hard to deliver the roads and jobs Stafford needs.

JOHN WHARTON AM – MOUNT ISAJohn Wharton AM was first elected as Councillor in the Richmond Shire in 1991 and has been Mayor since 1997.

He is involved in the local cattle industry and it would be difficult to find anyone more devoted to the people of north-

west and outback Queensland than John Wharton.

John’s contribution to his community was recognised in 2007 when he was named a Memember of the Order of Australia.

Mount Isa is an electorate which covers some of the most remote parts of Queensland. Through his long involvement in local government, John is aware of the issues that matter to all local communities.

Mount Isa needs a local representative in the Newman LNP Government who is focused on actually delivering for the people of the electorate and John is just the person to provide them with that strong representation.

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Just over 800 delegates and observers attended the 2014 LNP Annual Convention. It was held for the second time at the Royal International Conventional Centre inside the RNA Showgrounds that again proved to be an excellent venue for the showpiece event on the LNP calendar.

The party greatly appreciates the efforts of those who travelled from around Queensland to attend the event.

Over the three days of Convention, over 90 Resolutions were debated in a strong display of the LNP’s commitment to continually develop new and innovative policies to take our state and our country forward. (Resolutions from Open Sessions can be found on the back pages of this edition of the LNP Standard.)

Thanks must go to the organising team led by LNP Events Manager, Tilly Lewis, who took on board suggestions from the previous Convention to make the 2014 event even better.

2014CONVENTION

Eunice Turner with retiring Member for Warrego Howard Hobbs MP.

Long time LNP member and supporter Con Galtos was presented with an Honorary Life Membership of the Federal Liberal Party.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Julie Bishop, acknowledges Convention delegates.

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GALA DINNERA highlight of the Annual Convention is the Gala Dinner and this year was no exception.

530 people attended this year’s dinner to hear an inspiring address from our guest speaker, Victoria Cross recipient, Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG.

Corporal Roberts-Smith’s heroic actions in Afghanistan are well documented and he is now a highly regarded and sought after speaker.

In a timely speech, he spoke of achieving your goals by having a strong plan, being well organised, and sticking to your beliefs no matter how difficult the challenge.

OVER THE THREE DAYS

• 1820 lunches were served

• 2652 Jam & Cream scones were eaten

• We consumed over 5000 cups of tea and coffee

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TOWNSVILLEAround 230 delegates met in Townsville on the weekend of November 22 and 23 for the LNP State Council. It continued our commitment to holding this important event in regional centres, reinforcing the LNP’s commitment to Regional Queensland as the party for all Queenslanders.

As the final meeting of State Council before the next state election the meeting held added significance as your party prepares for what will be a tough campaign in 2015.

41 resolutions were submitted for State Council and Townsville provided a spectacular backdrop for the discussions and debate over the weekend, along with functions held to welcome delegates and our corporate guests.

STATECOUNCIL

LNP Vice-President Gary Spence, Assistant Minister to the Premier Deb Frecklington MP, Jason Frecklington and Minister for Local Government Community Recovery & Resilience, David Crisafulli MP.

YLNP Vice-President Jack Piggott and Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry MP.

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LNP Events Manager Tilly Lewis with President Bruce McIver.

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This year our government has been working hard to improve front line services and grow the economy to create jobs and opportunities for all Queenslanders. We are achieving great results by focusing on these important areas, and we will keep working hard to achieve more for Queenslanders.

Our elective surgery waiting lists are now the best in the country which means your loved ones are receiving the surgery they need quicker. In our emergency departments, we now have 78 per cent of patients being treated within 4 hours, compared to of 63 per cent just two years ago. Going back about 15 months there were 62,500 Queenslanders on the long-term public dental waiting list; today there are none.

When it comes to education, our Great Results Guarantee is making sure kids are getting the literacy and numeracy skills they need to get a great job and have a great future.

Across the state, NAPLAN testing results are better in Year 3 and Year 5, with four of five test result areas improved from last year. Nine out of ten kids are now reaching the national minimum standard.

When we were elected in 2012 there was a $300 million school maintenance

A year in review backlog. By the end of this financial year, I’m proud that all Queensland schools will have the funding to ensure this work is complete, making them more inviting and, more importantly, safer for our children.

And we have a long term plan to make our schools better. Just last month, we held Queensland’s first Education Accord Summit. It was decided at this summit that the biggest challenges for schools in the future is teaching quality, providing a well-rounded education and how to deal with the changing information technology age.

Queensland is a safer place today than it was two and a half years ago.

We have put almost 1,000 more police on the frontline and backed them with better laws and better technology. We have also set about making Queensland’s nightlife safer for all. Our Safe Night Out Strategy is tackling alcohol and drug-related violence on our streets, and through our schools.

The latest Crime Statistics from around the State show crime is decreasing since we took on criminal gangs. In just one year, car theft is down 22 per cent - that’s more than 2,500 cars that weren’t stolen. Break-ins are down 21 per cent - that’s almost 9,000 homes

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and businesses that haven’t suffered the agony of such a crime. Robbery is down 25 per cent and assaults are down by five per cent.

Put simply, less crime means Queenslanders have more confidence and peace of mind to run a business and raise a family and we are seeing more visitors flock back to popular destinations such as the Gold Coast.

Whether it’s tourism, construction, agriculture or resources, Queensland’s four pillar economy is set to outstrip the rest of the nation as we head into 2015 on the brink of becoming the fastest growing economy in Australia.

Where Queensland’s economic growth averaged just 2.2 per cent over the last term of the Labor Government, growth over the four years to 2016-17 is expected to average 4 per cent.

But we are still being held back by the $80 billion black cloud of Labor debt which hangs over the future of this state and inhibits our ability to invest in the infrastructure we know our growing state is going to need.

We have a plan to pay down debt and securely invest in the infrastructure of the future, which we are taking to the next election.

The plan puts forward a series of 50 year asset leases with an option for a 49 year extension providing the terms and conditions of the lease had been

met. This would potentially generate $37 billion, to be used in three ways.

Firstly, we want to reduce our debt to that manageable level of around $55 billion, which means less money going towards interest bills. Secondly, our $3.4 billion Strong Choices Cost of Living Fund will put real downward pressure on electricity prices, taking six per cent off retail electricity prices for all Queenslanders in 2015-16.

And our $8.6 billion Strong Choices Future Investment Program would be used to build the infrastructure our growing state needs. It will mean better roads and schools and it will improve our hospitals, particularly in regional communities.

All up our plan will also generate up to 33,600 full-time equivalent jobs.

Only the LNP has a strong plan for Queensland and we are seeing the results we promised to Queenslanders that will provide a brighter future for our kids. We’ve only been able to achieve these results and we will only be able to continue delivering on our strong plan and real action with your support.

On behalf of my team, thank you and have a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.

Until next year.

Campbell NewmanQueensland Premier

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Some areas are experiencing their worst drought in a century placing enormous strain on our farmers and their families.

The Newman LNP Government has so far provided $62 million to assist those on the land who are doing it tough.

In August, Federal Treasurer, Joe Hockey, joined Federal Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce, and Queensland Agriculture Minister, John McVeigh, on a tour of Kelvin and Kathy Rule’s property “Woodstock” which is south of Charleville in the heart of Queensland’s drought-ravaged region.

Following the tour, Mr Hockey met with local farmers to hear first hand the struggles they’re facing as this crippling drought continues to maintain its fierce grip on Queensland.

The Federal Coalition Government recently announced another $100 million would be available in Drought Recovery Concessional loans to cattle farmers who were hit by the suspension of live trade to Indonesia in 2011.

This is on top of the existing Farm Finance and Drought Concessional Loans which are assisting 286 farmers in Queensland and New South Wales.At our State Council earlier this year, the LNP Executive, on your behalf, matched the $4020 donated by delegates to www.aussiefarmers.com.au and www.buyabale.com.au. In total, $8040 was provided to these organisations that both provide assistance to drought-affected farmers and their families. We encourage you to keep them in mind if you’re in a position to make a donation. You can visit their websites to learn more about the work they’re doing.

75.5% of Queensland is now drought declared covering an area stretching from Mount Isa in the north-west to Coolangatta in the south-east.

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“Woodstock” owners Kelvin and Kathy Rule take Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey on a guided tour of their drought affected property south of Charleville.

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In John Howard’s recent book, “The Menzies Era”, our second longest serving leader – and second longest serving Prime Minister – he said this of Liberal Party founder Sir Robert Menzies:

“He understood the simple truism that political power without purpose is pointless – and that the most ambitious policy agenda in the world is worthless without political power”.

We understand that our purpose is building a stronger and better Australia.

At the last election, we said we would scrap the carbon tax, get the Budget under control, stop the boats and build the roads of the 21st century.

We are honouring our commitments.

We are demonstrating our commitment to lower taxes: the carbon tax is gone, the mining tax is gone, and we are cutting company tax next year.

We’re delivering the infrastructure of the 21st century with our record $50

billion investment across the country.

We are working with the Newman Government to deliver major road projects across Queensland.

Five major projects have been completed on the Bruce Highway – at Gin Gin, Mackay, Cairns, Calliope Crossroads near Gladstone and at Burdekin; and the last section of the Townsville Ring Road will start within 12 months.

Early works have begun on the Gateway Motorway upgrade and the procurement process is underway for the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing, so that major construction works can start next year. The Commonwealth’s commitment of nearly $1.3 billion is the largest-ever federal contribution to a single Queensland regional road project.

Jobs are being created: over 115,000 more jobs have been created since the election.

Investors know that Australia is ‘open for business’.

They know that we have given environmental approval for major projects worth $1 trillion. These projects are the jobs of the future.

We are making life easier for businesses and households by cutting unnecessary red tape. In our first year, we have cut more than $2 billion dollars of red and green tape. This is double our commitment.

Over 10,000 unnecessary laws and regulations have been removed from the statue books and consigned to the history books.

And despite all of Labor’s claims that it couldn’t be done – the boats are stopping. Operation Sovereign Borders is working.

Our determination to bring to conclusion long-standing trade negotiations is good news for exporters across Australia.

It’s also good news for consumers, because freer trade means less pressure on prices.

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The Chinese-Australian Free Trade Agreement completes a trifecta of agreements with Australia’s major trading partners of North Asia, which account for more than 50 per cent of our exports of goods and services.

These agreements with China, Japan and South Korea will add billions of dollars to our economy; create tens-of-thousands of jobs and add to our nation’s prosperity.

They will secure the future of the mining industry of Queensland.

They will help the future of the agricultural industries of Queensland and they will ensure that the people of Queensland get access, over time, to even better and more reliable consumer goods.

In so many areas, I am proud to be working with Campbell Newman.

Most recently, he helped deliver a successful G20 event. It was the biggest event in Brisbane since Expo 88 and should give confidence that the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will be an outstanding success.

Together we are delivering a

stronger economy for Queensland. Queensland can’t risk going back to Labor and its reckless approach to debt and deficits.

I encourage all members of the LNP throughout Queensland to work as hard as you can for the re-election of the Newman Government.

Your work and energies will help to ensure that a good government in Queensland is re-elected.

Starting with the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Warren Truss MP, I acknowledge the hard work of all my colleagues in Queensland.

I thank Bruce McIver, Brad Henderson, the staff and volunteers of the LNP for its work supporting the Coalition Government in Canberra.

It is because of your work that we are now building the better future that our country deserves.

I wish all members a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2015.

The Hon. Tony AbbottPrime Minister

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Labor must face its Inconvenient Truth

It seems a strange omission from the former Treasurer, as he promised to deliver a surplus more than 500 times but never actually did.

In his 2008 Budget speech Swan proclaimed a ‘surplus built on disciplined spending.’

The result was a deficit of $27 billion.

In 2009 Swan claimed Labor’s ‘savings decisions’ had the country on path to surplus.

The result was a deficit of $54.5 billion.

In 2010 Swan proudly described his Budget as: “a Budget that produces an economic and fiscal position the envy of the developed world, and a stronger, more secure future for all Australians.” He again promised a return to surplus.

The result was a deficit of $47.5 billion.

In 2011 Swan said “we’ll be back in the black by 2012-13, on time, as promised…”

The result was a deficit of $43.4 billion in 2011-12.

In 2012, Swan claimed finally to have done it. “This Budget delivers a surplus this coming year, on time, as promised, and surpluses each year after that, strengthening over time.”

The result was a deficit of $18.8 billion.

In his final year in office, Swan said his Budget, what was to be his final, “sets a sensible pathway to surplus.”

The result was a deficit of $48.5 Billion – with a legacy of $123 billion of deficits to come.

In his book Swan writes a surplus – or lack thereof – should be used to judge the Rudd-Gillard Government he served in as Treasurer and Deputy Prime Minister.

“By committing to a surplus, we wanted to put down a marker we could use to hold ourselves to account.”

So by his own benchmark Labor clearly failed. And the nation is now paying the price for Labor’s largess.

Unless action is taken to repair the Budget, debt will rise to $667 billion within ten years – that would mean every Australian, every man, woman and child, would be shouldered with about $25,000 of debt.

Australia’s debt is already costing us billions of dollars in interest payment. We are currently paying over $1 billion a month in interest. Unless we take action, this will rise to $3 billion a month in a decade.

That’s dead money that could be put to better use. Instead of paying the

interest on Labor’s debt this year we could build a world-class teaching hospital in every capital city, or we could finish the duplication of the Pacific Highway.

In Government Labor stole from future generations by borrowing more and more money - falling on our children and grandchildren to repay – to fund their reckless and wasteful spending sprees.

In Opposition Labor is continuing this intergenerational theft by standing in the way of $40 billion of Budget savings – including $5 billion of their own measures they took to the last election.

While Labor is happy to sit back and see Australia’s debt grow and grow the Abbott Coalition Government is not.

Our strategy is straightforward.

Restore the sustainability of our finances and promote confidence by creating the right environment to innovate, invest and thrive.

It’s the real way to create more jobs.

We have dealt with nearly 100 announced, but unlegislated, tax measures dating back to March 2001 that we inherited. This is providing greater certainty for all taxpayers.

Cutting $800m of red tape has

With a plethora of political biographies hitting bookshelves, it seems many in the former Rudd-Gillard are attempting to rewrite history.Certainly, there’s one important word missing from the index of former Treasurer’s Wayne Swan’s new book: surplus.Hon. Steven Ciobo was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer until December 23 when he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs & Parliamentary Secretary to the Minster for Trade and Investment.

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freed up businesses, community organisations, and individuals – particularly small businesses. This included removing almost ten thousand redundant regulations and over one thousand redundant Acts of Parliament in this year alone.

We have also concluded two major free-trade agreements and deepening of ties with our major trading partners bodes well for Australia. The agreements with Korea, Japan and China along with Australia’s existing free trade agreements, now cover 44 per cent of our total trade.

We are also taking the necessary steps to improve the business environment more generally and to encourage greater investment in Australia.

We got rid of the carbon tax that was stifling business activity and hurting households.

We got rid of the mining tax that was causing so much damage to Queensland.

We are creating more self-reliant and competitive industries by simplifying industry assistance programmes.

The biggest Commonwealth infrastructure programme in Australia’s history, $50 billion by 2019-20 by the Commonwealth leading to additional investment from state and territory governments and the private sector of a total, $125 billion of new additional infrastructure investment. So significant in fact, it will raise the level of GDP in Australia by 1 percentage point.

This is how the Coalition intends to grow the economy and fix Labor’s six years of debt and deficit disaster.

It’s a task we will not waiver on for the sake of future generations.

In Opposition Labor is

continuing this intergenerational theft by standing in the way of $40 billion of Budget

savings – including $5 billion of their

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MPFAREWELLS

At the 2015 State election, the LNP will farewell seven MPs who have served their communities

with commitment and distinction.

DAVID GIBSON MPMEMBER FOR GYMPIE

“This is a great state and it does have great opportunities. It has been my privilege to be a part of a government that is delivering a strong plan for a brighter future”.

David Gibson - Queensland Parliament, June 5, 2014David Gibson was elected to State Parliament as the Member for Gympie in 2006 after winning the seat from Independent Elisa Roberts who was formally a One Nation member.

He has been an effective local representative and strong champion for the people of Gympie throughout his time in parliament, holding several shadow portfolios in Opposition.

It was David’s commitment and hard work that secured funding for a number of important local projects including a new auxiliary fire and rescue station at Pomona, upgrading the Snapper Creek boat harbour and restoring the “Rattler” in the Mary Valley.

He can take credit for leading the local campaign against Labor’s Traveston Dam which not only helped preserve the Mary Valley but also saved Queensland hundreds of millions of dollars of more Labor waste.

David is also a strong advocate for improving disability support services for Queenslanders.

The LNP wishes David and his family the very best for the future.

VAUGHAN JOHNSON MPMEMBER FOR GREGORY

“Vaughan will forever be known as the bloke who fought tooth and nail for the farmers and graziers, truck drivers, small business owners and everyone in between right across western Queensland.” Premier Campbell Newman Brisbane Times. October 2, 2014Vaughan Johnson quickly gained a reputation as an outspoken champion for regional Queensland following his election to the seat of Gregory in 1989.

He was a rugby league player of note before entering politics and brought the same determination that brought success on the sporting fields to his role as State Member for Gregory.

Vaughan has served his electorate, which is bigger than most European countries, with a great passion that reflects his deep understanding of the people and issues of the region.

Vaughan Johnson was Minister for Transport and Main Roads in the Borbidge Government from 1996-1998 and oversaw record expenditure on road works in rural and regional Queensland.

The Gregory electorate has undergone several boundary changes during his career but Vaughan’s personal popularity means the LNP now holds the seat by a margin of just over 25%.

We all wish Vaughan the very best when he retires at the next election.

Member for Gregory, Vaughan Johnson MP, recently took Environment Minister, Andrew Powell on a listening tour of his electorate. Here they’re meeting with Ross Burnett, owner of “Wintonvale”, outside of Emerald. Ross is President of the Central Highlands Cotton growers and Irrigators Association.

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ROSEMARY MENKENS MPMEMBER FOR BURDEKIN

“I spent three terms on the Opposition bench and had to fight tooth and nail for the Burdekin electorate under Labor. I feel this LNP Government has delivered a lot in its first term and am confident that I will be able to hand the electorate over in good shape.”

Rosemary Menkens - Townsville Bulletin, September 19, 2014Rosemary Menkens will have served 11 years as the Member for Burdekin when she retires at the next election.

She was well known as a committed advocate for her community prior to entering parliament through a number of business, economic and cultural organisations.

HOWARD HOBBS MPMEMBER FOR WARREGO

“I have been greatly humbled and honoured to represent the Seat of Warrego and I thank my constituents for their loyalty during this time.”

Howard Hobbs - Queensland Country Life, September 5, 2014Howard Hobbs is the longest-serving member in the Queensland Parliament.

He was first elected to the seat of Warrego in 1986 after a establishing himself as a strong community advocate with the Tambo Shire Council including a term as Chairman.

Famous for flying himself around his large electorate in his own plane, Howard worked tirelessly to ensure his electorate received the infrastructure and frontline services it needs and he intends to maintain that commitment right up until the next election.

He served as Minister for Natural Resources during the Borbidge Government from 1996 – 1998 and held several shadow portfolios during his long parliamentary career.

All members of the LNP wish Howard the very best for his future.

TED MALONE MPMEMBER FOR MIRANI

“Ted has been a hard-working and committed representative for the people of Mirani over the course of his parliamentary career and has always put the interests of the people he represents first.”

Bruce McIver, LNP President The Australian, September 26, 2014Ted Malone was elected to the seat of Mirani in a 1994 by-election and successfully contested the seat another seven times over a period that included the 2008 boundary redistribution.

Ted entered politics from the land and spent five years on the board of the Australian Cane Farmers Association, including three as Chairman.

He is the current Assistant Minister for Emergency Volunteers and held a number of Shadow Ministries during his career.

Last year Ted conducted a review. which led to 91 recommendations to improve the management and acknowledgement of the Rural Fire fighters.

He will leave parliament with the best wishes of all LNP members and parliamentary colleagues.

Rosemary brought compassion and commitment to the people of the Burdekin in her role as an MP.

She has worked hard to support the Abbot Point project that will bring create job and real benefits for the Burdekin economy.

All LNP members wish Rosemary and her family well when she retires next year.

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BRISBANESTORM

At 4.45pm on Thursday, November 27, one of the strongest storms to hit Brisbane in years cut a destructive swathe through the city.

Hundreds of homes and businesses were badly damaged and some will have to be re-built. Our thoughts go out to those who now face the long challenge of getting their lives back to normal.

Our party’s HQ in Spring Hill was one of the office buildings badly damaged by large hail and gale force winds. It was a temporary set back and we are now back to normal operations. Special thanks go to Brad Carswell who arrived late on Thursday night to help secure the office roof which had several large holes where skylights once were. Thanks also to our staff who helped in the clean up.

PETER DOWLING MP MEMBER FOR REDLANDSPeter Dowling has served the Redlands community since 2000 when he was elected to the local council.

In 2009, Peter achieved a 6.9% swing to the LNP in Redlands to win the seat by just 34 votes. In 2012 when the LNP was swept into government the two-party preferred margin in Redlands soared to a decisive 21.1%.

His local achievements include getting a sewerage system to Coochiemudlo Island, the Lakeside shopping and entertainment precinct, more boat ramps and the upgrade of dangerous intersections.

Peter served on various Parliamentary Committees and had a focus on making the Redlands a “destination” by combining its natural attractions with sensible development.

The LNP thanks Peter for his ongoing support to the Party and wishes him and his family well for the future.

BRUCE FLEGG MP MEMBER FOR MOGGILLBruce Flegg was first elected in 2004 as the Member for Moggill, which encompasses Brisbane’s western suburbs.

Two years later he was Leader of the Liberal Party and Deputy Leader of the Coalition which contested the 2007 Queensland election.

Dr Flegg held various Shadow Portfolios prior to the LNP’s crushing 2012 election victory after which he was appointed Minister for Housing and Public Works.

Bruce Flegg has been a strong campaigner on local issues throughout his parliamentary career, the majority of which was in the face of Labor neglect.

He fought hard for a solution to the major traffic congestion on Moggill Road and with a keen interest in education has pushed for a new State High School for local students.

The LNP thanks Dr Flegg for his service to the party, his electorate and the people of Queensland and wishes him the very best for the future.

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ANNIE REIDAnnie is a stalwart of the LNP Brisbane North Region where she serves as Regional Secretary.She has been a member since 1991 and has a long history of dedicated service to the Party having volunteered countless hours on state and federal election campaigns, as well as Brisbane City Council elections.Annie is an inspiration to other local LNP members and her hard work has helped many candidates across the line.

JOHN STOPFORDJohn has been a member since 1998 and receives his award for outstanding service in the Brisbane North Region.

He has been an active contributor at local LNP meetings and volunteered his time to serve on numerous state and federal election campaigns in that time.

Most recently, John helped Bill Glasson and Kerri-Anne Dooley in the Griffith and Stafford by-elections.

HENRY CROTHERSHenry has been a party member since 1962 and has made a significant contribution as a regional office holder and to policy development.

He was Chairman of the Dirranbandi National Party branch for 10 years as well as Chairman and Delegate for Balonne and Warrego State Electoral Councils.

Henry has volunteered on countless election campaigns and served as Campaign Director in the 2009 and 2012 state elections.

His involvement and achievements in the area of water policy are unprecedented as he set in place a plan to develop $1 billion worth of Queensland water infrastructure as Chairman of the Water Infrastructure Taskforce.

NICHOLAS MONSOURNick has been Brisbane South Region Chair since the formation of the LNP in 2008.

In that role, he’s been a strong contributer to the Party’s State Executive.

He has shown tremendous leadership for the party in his region as a strong advocate for the members, along with the state and federal MPs he has worked hard to help get elected.

With a number of Brisbane City Council wards included in the Brisbane South Region, Nick has also devoted a lot of time to local government elections with great success for the LNP.

SERVICE AWARDSOUTSTANDING

Many LNP members make a significant contribution to our Party each year. Meet four who’ve been recognised for their outstanding service.

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2014 was a massive year for Council and a defining one for Brisbane.

Our reputation as Australia’s New World City continues to spread in the wake of the highly successful Brisbane G20 Leaders’ Summit.

For one week we were the capital city of the world as 4,000 delegates, 3,000 international journalists and leaders representing two-thirds of the World’s population and 85% of global GDP descended on our city.

I am pleased to say that Brisbane took full advantage of this unique opportunity, showcasing itself as an emerging city and an inviting place to live, work and do business.

TEAM BRISBANE – www.teambne.com.auOne of the enduring legacies of G20 will be our Team Brisbane campaign. For too long we have been modest ambassadors of our city and its achievements, but with so many success stories and so much to offer, Brisbane has a lot to be proud of.

The Team Brisbane campaign aims to engender a sense of pride in our city. We hope that by reminding people how well Brisbane is performing we

will inject further confidence in to our economy, boost business and tourism opportunities while creating more jobs now and for future generations.

Keith Urban, Darren Lockyer, Li Cunxin, Matthew Hayden, Professor Ian Frazer and local band Sheppard are among some of the famous faces that have already joined the team.

With major international events such as the Asia Pacific Cities Summit, Brisbane International and 2015 AFC Asian Cup right around the corner, now is the perfect time to join Team Brisbane by sharing your great experiences of the city through social media with the hashtag #teambne or by spreading the word about the city’s achievements to visitors and interstate or international business colleagues.

2014 – A Year of AchievementsAlthough the year will be best remembered for the G20 Summit, it should not be forgotten that the past year has seen a number of significant developments for the city. A key achievement of the past 12 months has been the introduction of a new City Plan.

Brisbane City Plan 2014 is a roadmap

of how development will be guided across our city in to the future. With input from thousands of residents and businesses, City Plan 2014 will ensure we are planning for the infrastructure needed to support Brisbane’s growth, while maintaining our city’s unique way of life.

2014 also saw the opening of the eagerly anticipated Riverwalk. With over 5,000 people turning out to the opening I am sure that the new structure will be a popular addition to Brisbane’s bikeway network.

Some other key projects include:

• Two new rail overpass bridges at Robinson Road, Geebung and Telegraph Road, Bracken Ridge ahead of schedule and with significant savings

• The $2 million All Abilities Playground in the City Botanic Gardens

• Upgrade of the Bulimba Ferry Terminal to improve flood resilience and increase capacity

• Opening Frew Park in Milton

• Improvements to the Grange Library, Coopers Plains Library and Yeronga Swimming Pool

As another eventful year draws to a close, I would like to take a moment to thank all members for their encouragement and continued support.

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• Refurbishing the Brunswick Street Mall

• Commencing a ‘left turn on red’ trial

• Completing the most comprehensive review ever conducted in to parking across the city.

I am also pleased to report that this LNP administration has, after nearly a decade of record investment in infrastructure and public transport projects, manage to maintain its strong credit rating.

I am proud that, despite this massive investment in the future infrastructure of our city, we have remained true to our commitment to manage the finances of our city in a responsible manner, once again delivering a balanced budget, with a sustainable level of borrowing whilst maintaining a strong credit rating.

Although the ALP may criticise us for refusing to make new, extravagant, spending announcements - our commitment to strengthening the foundations of our city’s finances is paying dividends.

Earlier this year I was preselected to recontest the Lord Mayoralty in 2016 and my promise to all is that I will continue to work together with my team and the LNP membership to continue delivering strong, financially responsible, local government.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk

A “who’s who” of Brisbane attended the Lord Mayor’s annual “Legends of Brisbane” lunch last month. The popular event acknowledges the contribution some of Brisbane’s nest known residents have made to the city.Above left, this year’s Legends of Brisbane. Veteran Channel 7 sports reporter, Pat Welsh, and Jack Hutchinson, of construction company, J.Hutchinson & Sons.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk welcomed three new candidates to join Team Quirk.Pictured with (from left to right) candidates Adam Allan (Northgate Ward), Deirdre Thomson (Wynnum-Manly Ward), and Ashley Higgins (Moorooka Ward) who will be strong voices for local residents and deliver great outcomes for the community.

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2014 has seen a changing of the guard in the Brisbane North Region, with Darren Black stepping down after 3 years at the helm, having demonstrated strong leadership and achieving great results. I will never forget that moment in the early evening of March 24 2012 when Darren announced to the party president that we had won every seat in our region, nor the smile on Bruce’s face when he replied “Well it doesn’t get any better than that”. Even if this achievement is equalled it will never be surpassed, and in 2013 the Brisbane North region came close to repeating the feat at the federal level. Congratulations on your achievements Darren, you have certainly set the bar high for those who follow in your footsteps.

It was a great honour to be elected as the new Regional Chair. I have been the Vice Chair for the past three years and know many of you in that capacity. I come into the role freshly blooded by the tough battle in the Stafford by-election, and uplifted by the support that I received from so many members throughout that tough campaign. Along with Redcliffe, the Stafford by-election tested the resolve and spirit of our party but saw us still able to man booths, conduct enthusiastic road-sides, and take the fight to Labor and union opponents equipped with superior financial and logistical capacities, and unencumbered by any sense of honesty or fair-play.

No doubt these experiences will serve well as our wonderful members and candidates across the region prepare for the next state election. All across the region campaign committees are already well advanced in their planning to meet the Labor threat, but of course there is always more to be done whether it be fundraising, roadside campaigns, door knocking, phone canvassing, mailbox dropping, handing out how to votes on polling day, or a multitude of other tasks great and small that go together to make up a local campaign. I hope that every member in the region will contribute to the effort to the greatest extent possible within their own capacity.

One person who I know will give absolutely every last bit of their energy to this challenge is our Premier, Campbell Newman. Throughout the Stafford by-election the example he set was my inspiration, whilst he also provided me with great support and showed a genuine and touching interest in the welfare of myself and my family. However he cares for all the other families in Queensland just as much and I know that he and his government have done so much to make Queensland a better place for us and our children, and that they are totally committed to continue doing so into the future.

I hope that the Christmas and New Year period shall bring you all precious time with those that you cherish, and that you can return to your party in 2015 re-energised, re-focussed, and re-committed to the challenge that looms ahead of us.

STATE SEATSAspleyClayfieldEvertonFerny GroveKallangurMurrumbaNudgeeRedcliffe

Pine RiversSandgateStafford

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As we run into the election period next year, things are busy with preparations and decisions. We have two sitting members in the Central Region announcing their retirements from Parliament, two staying on as expected, and three other seats to contest.

Both Vaughan Johnstone and Ted Malone will be hanging up their hats after many years of loyal service to the party, the parliament, their electorates and the people of Queensland. Both men are true champions of their own electorates and issues, and have been steadfast in their personal views, yet strong team players as Members of Parliament in Queensland.

In particular, I wish to draw attention to the Malone Review conducted into the future of the Rural Fire Service and the SES. Ted has proven his grounded and common sense approach to life and politics and left an indelible mark on current and future reforms of these organisations.

We have now selected two great candidates to replace Vaughan and Ted. The Gregory pre-selection was held via a postal plebiscite following information sessions with candidates conducted throughout the electorate. Lachlan Millar, a Ministerial Adviser and former rural reporter, was the successful candidate and has hit the ground running with his campaign to keep the seat of Gregory in safe LNP hands.

In Mirani, John Kerslake has been selected to contest the seat for the LNP. John is a Police Detective and a seasoned campaigner who has taken up the challenge of winning Mirani with determination. Local businessman and family man, Deon Attard, will represent the LNP in Mackay. Deon is a very hard worker and committed to winning the seat for the LNP.

In encourage all local members and supporters to get behind our new candidates.

Bridie Luva is well and truly in campaign mode in Rockhampton, with the CQ Women Branch also being actively assisting her wherever possible. Thank you to all those attending meetings and forums.

Federally, both Ken O’Dowd MP (Flynn) and Michelle Landry MP (Capricornia) are hitting their strides in representing the people of their electorates. What a wonderful position we are in to have such capable people holding both the federal seats in Central Region and doing such a good job in those roles.

Finally to all those hardworking members in the branches within Central Region, I wish you all the very best for the festive season, and do hope that the skies open up for us all, and deliver much needed respite and relief to the communities, industries and the landscape.

STATE SEATSCallideGregoryKeppelMackayMirani

RockhamptonGladstone

FEDERAL SEATSCapricorniaFlynn

CENTRALQUEENSLAND

Terry Cleary Central Region Chair

The LNP “CQ Team”.Senator Matt Canavan, Rockhampton Candidate, Bridie Luva, Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry MP, and Member for Keppel, Bruce Young MP.

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The 2014 AGM for the Gold Coast Region was held in September when a new Executive for the Region was elected. I was elected to the position of Chair of the Gold Coast Region, Marc Hogan as Vice-Chair, Jake Durrington as Secretary and Ben Naday as Treasurer. President Bruce McIver and I both thanked outgoing Chairman, James Kennett, for his stewardship of the Region over the last two and a half years and also thanked outgoing treasurer, Robert Knight for his service.

Given that we now have a new Gold Coast executive and the round of AGMs for other party units have now been largely concluded, I invited the Chairs of the various Gold Coast party units (34 in total) to a meeting on, 9 October with the primary objectives being to introduce myself and the new executive, to provide an opportunity on an informal basis for the chairs in the region to meet one another and to foster better communication between Gold Coast Chairs when appropriate.

There was a good level of attendance at the meeting and it was not unsurprising to find that we all share common interests and challenges in respect to the role that we have taken on for the LNP. In the brief presentations from those present, it was obvious that most party units face the same challenges when it comes to maintaining and growing membership, fundraising and also ensuring that appropriate resourcing is in place for the next state election.

The key points discussed and mentioned at the meeting were:

• The move for more and more people to exercise their vote via pre-polling and the importance of ensuring that adequate resourcing is in place at the various pre-polling centres in each electorate in the three weeks leading up to the election.

• An exchange of ideas for raising necessary funds for the upcoming state election campaign.

• The introduction of the new MyLNP web based system and the need to encourage all members to check that their details are correct and to amend them if this is not the case.

• The need for training on the MyLNP site for all members but particularly party unit secretaries and treasurers.

• The need to focus on growing our membership base and to follow up on those people who are not renewing their membership.

As we approach the end of 2014, the focus of the party units in the Gold Coast Region is turning to the next state election and ensuring that we are ready for whenever it may be held. There are 11 state seats in the region with all but one of those held by sitting LNP members. Our collective energies will be put into retaining the 10 seats that are currently held by our hard working state MPs and returning the high profile seat of Gaven to the LNP where we have an excellent candidate in Sid Cramp.

There are two state government policies that I would like to single out that are having a very positive impact on the Gold Coast. The first one is the VLAD laws and I have received very positive feedback from many people about the dramatic positive change that they’ve have made to the Gold Coast. The Premier, the Attorney General and the Government are to be congratulated on the strong stance that they have taken. The second is the legislation that was introduced to stop private residences being used as “party houses” and again this is bringing much needed relief to many Gold Coast residents.

With over a year now passed since the last Federal Election, our five federal members are hard at work both in representing the constituents in their electorates and restoring effective and responsible government.

Finally, I want to acknowledge the great work that the members of the Young LNP on the Gold Coast do in supporting our elected representatives and candidates. They are always ready to assist in a variety of ways, particularly at election time, and this is very much appreciated.

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SouthportSurfers ParadiseWaterford

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Out & AboutGlen Elmes is Queensland’s Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and

Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier. It’s a portfolio which takes him the length and breadth of our great state meeting Queenslanders from all walks of life making Queensland a better place.

With Logan Mayor, Pam Parker, and with participants at the annual Kaleidoscope Festival.

The ceremony to hand control of Mer (Murray) Island back to the islanders. Mayor, Fred Gela, is second from right. Member for Cook, David Kempton MP second from left.

Glen talking with workers at the Hope Vale Banana Farm.

Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli with Thuringowa MP Sam Cox and Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Taylor congratulating detectives from Townsville Police for their efforts to reduce property crime in the local area.

Member for Burleigh, Michael Hart MP, launching his campaign with Hon. Ian Walker MP and supporters.

Glen Elmes visiting the grave of Eddie Mabo with family members on Mer Island.

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Earlier this year, the LNP gave Queenslanders an unprecedented opportunity to have their say in the future of public transport.

Thanks to Labor, the cost to catch a train, bus or ferry in south-east Queensland was too expensive.

This was the message I received loud and clear from passengers and local MPs when in Opposition and then as Minister for Transport and Main Roads.

Just over five years ago, Labor hatched a plan to slug public transport users to cover their poor planning, waste and spiralling debt.

They thought passengers would simply continue to turn up, satisfied with paying 15 per cent fare increases, each year for five years.

Queensland had a public transport network that was the most expensive in Australia with poor reliability and frequency, all the while we were headed towards $85 billion worth of debt.

This forced passengers away from public transport and back onto the road increasing congestion.

In just three years, Labor put fares up 52 per cent resulting in passenger numbers declining. They budgeted and spent the proceeds for two further 15 per cent increases in January 2013 and January 2014.

The LNP promised to improve the affordability, frequency and reliability of public transport network when we came to government.

Improving the affordability was always our biggest challenge.

While we had the huge challenge of reversing Labor’s poor public transport record, in 2013 and 2014 we halved Labor’s annual 15 per cent fare hikes and introduced the free travel after nine weekly journeys that

is benefiting about 80,000 passengers.

This year, the Tony Abbott and the Coalition removed the Carbon Tax, which presented another opportunity to provide even more cost of living relief to Queenslanders.

By scrapping it, about $30 million a year was saved from the cost of items like fuel and electricity.

We pride ourselves on being a government that listens and so we asked Queenslanders how they wanted the savings to be re-invested through a two-week survey.

The choice was either more services or a five per cent reduction in fares.

Almost 22,000 people had their say with 74 per cent choosing a reduction in fares.

Following this overwhelming result, the Premier and I announced that for the first time in the Queensland’s history we would implement a state-wide reduction in fares, implemented from November 3. Fares will also be frozen in 2015.

Under the LNP, families have more money in their back pocket, but our improvements to public transport don’t end there.

Since coming into office we added 3,000 extra bus and train services to the network.

Queensland now has the most reliable metro rail system in Australia. Trains are running on-time at a record 96 per cent compared to a three-year low of 86 per cent in the final months of Labor.

Already we are seeing the benefits of the LNP’s strong plan for public transport.

Overall patronage has increased for the first time in 2013-2014 since fares starting going up by 15 per cent from 2010 under Labor.

The picture the LNP is painting shows a brighter future for Queensland passengers, whether they live in the South East or regional Queensland.

Scott Emerson MP - Member for IndooroopillyMinister for Transport and Main Roads.

Axing The Carbon Tax A Win For CommutersRoads and Transport Minister, Hon. Scott Emerson MP

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Our first forum under the new leadership team was held on 27 September at LNP headquarters. The forum focused on the fundamentals of good governance within the LNP Women group and up-skilling of participants. This event was a great success and will be the corner stone for future forums.

I have also sent out a letter to all the regional chairs encouraging women members to join LNP Women. Regional chairs have kindly sent this out to the members within their region. The reason for this letter is due to the fact when a woman joins the LNP she must opt in to joining LNP Women and she may not be aware of this process.

The monthly newsletter has now been started and is published the third week of each month. We are also trying to ensure all events that involve LNP Women are hosted on our Facebook page. Our policy chair, Sara Brodie Fraser, is busy accepting policies from women’s regional groups.

Around the state the women have been focusing on fund raising for candidates. There is also a drive to encourage more women to join the LNP women either from within the party or as new members of the party.

I continue to attend as many events and meetings as I can around the state spreading the vision and encouraging positive participation. I also have attended three events in Canberra representing the LNP Women. They were The Nationals’ Women’s AGM. The Nationals Federal Council and the Liberal Women’s AGM.

As President, I want to ensure the LNP Women is an integral part of the LNP.

Dr Theresa CraigLNP Women’s President

LNP WomenQueenslandThings are full steam ahead for LNP Women. We have a great team of

women with lots of drive.

President of LNP women Theresa Craig with Senator Linda Reynolds and the other Liberal women presidents from across the country in parliament.

YLNP Women campaigning for Robyn Quick in Mulgrave.

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Young LNP ladies ready for Queensland mock parliament with Deb Frecklington MP.

The LNP Women in Canberra at The Nationals Federal Council.

Theresa Craig, LNP Women’s President and Sophia O’Brien (left).

Theresa with LNP Candidates, Leila Abukar (left) and Kerri-Anne Dooley (right).

2014 LNP Annual Convention

For the third year running, the LNP had a stand at the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA), which again

proved to be a great success.

Over 10 days we went through twelve helium tanks to inflate 21,600 balloons and gave away 9000 LNP show

bags, 2000 more than last year.

It was a great opportunity for our MPs, Senators and candidates to meet with Queenslanders to talk about the LNP Government’s strong track record of achievement as well as our strong plan for a brighter future. All reported positive feedback from Ekka goers and the ‘Delivering for all Queenslander’s’ flyer was well received.

People’s Day was particularly successful.

Our thanks to the 250 party members who volunteered their time to ensure the LNP Ekka stand ran smoothly. Countless hours

were involved from the early preparation to the time we pulled down the stand at the end of the show. As the last

Ekka before the next election, we put forward a professional and positive face for the LNP.

AT THE EKKAON LOCATION

Behind the scenes

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1. The Liberal Party of Australia recently celebrated which anniversary?

2. Member for Buderim, Hon Steve Dickson MP, is Queensland’s Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and ?

3. What is the latest date the next Queensland state election can be held?

4. Name the two new Queensland LNP Senators sworn-in in July this year.

5. How many MPs does PUP have in the Queensland Parliament?

6. Which Queensland state electorate borders both South Australia and Northern Territory?

7. Tasmania operates under which electoral system?

8. Member for Warrego, Howard Hobbs MP, will retire at the next election after serving how many years in state parliament?

9. Who held the seat of Warrego prior to Howard Hobbs?

10. In what year did the Australian Country Party become the National Country Party?

11. In what year was Gough Whitlam elected to federal parliament?

12. Who was Prime Minister when the White Australia Policy ended and in what year?

13. In what year were women over 21 given the right to vote in Queensland?

14. Which Queensland state electorate is home to Tangalooma Resort?

15. Queensland became the first state to introduce compulsory voting in what year?

16. In what year was the Australian voting age reduced from 21 to 18?

17. Kevin Rudd was the fourth Queenslander to become Prime Minister of Australia. Name the third and what political record does he hold?

18. In what year was Queensland’s Upper House abolished?

19. Which is the only Queensland state electorate which crosses the Brisbane River?

20. Name the youngest person to be elected to the Queensland Parliament?

Questions without noticeQUIZ

Answers on page 46-47

In October, around 200 parliamentary colleagues and friends gathered at Ormiston College to celebrate Andrew Laming’s 10th Anniversary as the Federal Member for Bowman.

Former Minister, the Hon Pat Farmer, and LNP President, Bruce McIver, were among the dignitaries present to acknowledge Andrew’s milestone.

Andrew won the seat of Bowman after 20 years of Labor and increased the margin at the 2013 election.

We congratulate him and wish him all the best for the years ahead as the Member for Bowman.

LAMING 10TH ANNIVERSARY

With Luke Howarth MP, Member for Petrie.

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CAPRICORNIA WEEKEND & ROCKHAMPTON COMMUNITY CABINET

The Young LNP Executive was recently hosted by Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry MP, and State Member for Keppel, Bruce Young MP, as part of our Central Queensland tour. Our sincere thanks to Bruce, who opened up his home to the Young LNP. We held campaign events in Keppel for Bruce Young and Rockhampton for our candidate, Bridie Luva, where the Young LNP got a sterling response.

The Young LNP also campaigned outside Community Cabinet exposing the lies of the ETU. Despite the hustle and bustle of the afternoon the Young LNP held our own and stared down the unfortunate personal and physical attacks of the union movement. Truth is the people of Queensland are seeing through their campaign of dishonesty.

It was a pleasure to then join with the Cabinet and the Ministerial team for the community Cabinet reception in Yeppoon. Michelle and Bruce are great friends of the Young LNP and we will continue to work with them both to grow the Capricornia Young LNP base.

AUGUST STATE COUNCIL ON THE GOLD COAST

The Young LNP recently held its August State Council on the Gold Coast. We had a jam-packed weekend of campaigning, community engagement and a focus on Tourism as one of the Four Pillars of the Newman LNP economic strategy.

The weekend started with a Flying Squad in Gaven with our outstanding candidate, Sid Cramp. We painted the streets of Nerang blue and yellow and spoke to locals about the LNP’s strong plan for a brighter future. It was welcome news that the following day Alex Douglas resigned from the Palmer Party (obviously very intimidated by the famous Young LNP Flying Squad!).

Our State Council meeting was held on the grounds of Metricon Stadium, the home of the Gold Coast Suns. Thank you to our former Federal Patron Steven Ciobo MP, for arranging this very special experience for our members. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek was also kind enough to organise a front and back of house tour of The Marriott Resort which capped off our day. This was particularly exciting for our new members and another example of the Young LNP growing our membership across the State.

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YOUNG LNP CITY VS COUNTRY RUGBY DAY

In September the Young LNP held our famous rugby match between City and Country. It was great to see over 200 people attend and support this very popular and growing event. It was a great afternoon enjoyed by all those who attended with Country continuing their winning reign with a 28-18 victory over the City boys. Our sincere thanks to the Premier and his wife Lisa who have attended our event every year since Campbell Newman was Lord Mayor and presented the winning cup to the Country Captain. This event was extremely successful for us and all funds raised will go to funding the Young LNP Flying Squad vans that will travel the State campaigning for the re-election of the Newman LNP Government.

REGIONAL STATE COUNCIL IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

The Young LNP are continuing to move across the State, supporting our members, growing our base and working alongside our LNP MPs. As part of our commitment to the Regions, we recently held our October State Council and another leg of our Four Pillars Tour in Far North Queensland. 25 members from Brisbane and a carload from Townsville headed North to Cairns for a busy weekend.

We had a busy weekend of campaigning, which included roadsides in Cairns with Gavin King MP, letter dropping in Mulgrave with our candidate Robyn Quick and doorknocking in Barron River with Michael Trout MP. Trouty was also kind enough to shout the Young LNP members a round of quad biking on a family property in his electorate.

Our State Council meeting was held at Pacid Pools, a business owned and operated locally by LNP members. Our meeting also included a special focus on regional employment and our members were able to share their views about addressing this serious issue facing young people in the country.

Our Far North Queensland and North Queensland members worked tirelessly along with our Executive to bring this program together. This is another example of the Young LNP spreading the good news of the Newman Government and growing the membership of the Young LNP across Queensland. The Young LNP will continue to devote our efforts to supporting the LNP Government and engaging with our members in the City and the Country.

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HEROAWARDSYLNP President, Luke Barnes (centre) with LNP Hero Award recipients Susan and Len Johnson.

Susan and Len acted as tour guides for the YLNP Four-Pillars tour of the Darling Downs earlier this year.

An informative and enjoyable time was had by all.

President Bruce McIver presented Ben and Robyn Simpson from Middle Park with their LNP Hero Awards at our Convention in July.

Ben and Robyn have been tireless workers for the party and have volunteered their time to work on state and federal election campaigns.

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Member for Mount Ommaney Tarnya Smith

and Environment Minister Andrew Powell visiting students at St Aidan’s

school. They were there to congratulate them on

their 2014 Premier’s Sustainability Award.

St Aidan’s won the community award for its

recycling project.

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Our Finance TeamMEET THE STAFF

Our friendly Finance Team at LNP HQ have been busy in the last few months preparing for the 2015 State Election.

They are committed to providing assistance to all Party Units and Treasurers to ensure the LNP runs as efficiently as possible.

(L-R) Tom Beioley (Finance Assistant), Michelle Fortuin (Assistant Accountant), Lynda Welch (Finance Assistant), Janelle Goulding (Finance Manager)

Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli with Logan MP Michael Pucci, Waterford MP Michael Latter and

Springwood MP John Grant at Harmony on Carmody

Café, Logan Central 8/8/14 (the café is run by Access Community Services to provide job opportunities

for youths and migrants from the local community.)

Jackie and Richard Clayton with LNP Membership Officer

Kay Kington (right)Jackie and Richard volunteer hours of their time each week to assist with LNP HQ office duties and numerous party

activities, from our Ekka stand to the Annual Convention.

Enid Dowling Foundation

The second round of recipients of the Enid Dowling Foundation bursary were announced at our Annual Convention in July.

Pictured from left to right, Tasmin Trezise (2013 Recipent), Don Cameron AM (Patron), Laney McLaren (2013 Recipient), Hon Rob Borbidge (Patron), Hon Joan Sheldon (Patron), Jack Piggott (2014 Recipient), Margaret Forrest (2014 Recipent), Amanda Stoker (Trustee).

The Bursary provides Young LNP members with the opportunity to travel internationally to further their knowledge and understanding of politics. It is a wonderful chance for our younger party members and anyone interested should consider nominating for next year’s bursaries.

The second round of recipients of the Enid Dowling Foundation bursary were announced at our Annual Convention in July.

Pictured from left to right, Tasmin Trezise (2013 Recipent), Don Cameron AM (Patron), Laney McLaren (2013 Recipient), Hon Rob Borbidge (Patron), Hon Joan Sheldon (Patron), Jack Piggott (2014 Recipient), Margaret Forrest (2014 Recipent), Amanda Stoker (Trustee).

The Bursary provides Young LNP members with the opportunity to travel internationally to further their knowledge and understanding of politics. It is a wonderful chance for our younger party members and anyone interested should consider nominating for next year’s bursaries.

The second round of recipients of the Enid Dowling Foundation bursary were announced at our Annual Convention in July.

Pictured from left to right, Tasmin Trezise (2013 Recipent), Don Cameron AM (Patron), Laney McLaren (2013 Recipient), Hon Rob Borbidge (Patron), Hon Joan Sheldon (Patron), Jack Piggott (2014 Recipient), Margaret Forrest (2014 Recipent), Amanda Stoker (Trustee).

The Bursary provides Young LNP members with the opportunity to travel internationally to further their knowledge and understanding of politics. It is a wonderful chance for our younger party members and anyone interested should consider nominating for next year’s bursaries.

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In October, the Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney, Agriculture Minister John McVeigh and Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps jointly announced a significant LNP Government commitment to restore the balance between our rural producers and resources companies.

Another three million hectares of Queensland farming land will be classified as Strategic Cropping Land (SCL) and offered protections under the new Regional Planning Interests Act 2014.

It brings the total amount of land in Queensland protected as SCL to 10.17 million hectares – an increase of 40 per cent.

This decision provides greater security and opportunities for our farmers to grow their businesses and create jobs, a key LNP election pledge.

A new trigger map will include updated information from the Agricultural Land Audit and the Queensland Land Use Mapping Program.

The result is that should a landholder not agree to a proposed resource activity on this newly added SCL, the resource company will need to go through a Regional Interest Assessment process, ending the prospect of landholders being taken to Land Court after 40 days.

The Queensland Government is working towards its goal of doubling agricultural production by 2040 and will ensure land best suited for cropping is protected.

The trigger map will be updated by the end of 2014 to ensure consistency with the Agricultural Land Audit and a range of government reforms giving more certainty to the agriculture and resources sectors by clearly identifying areas where approvals might be required.

Queensland clearly needs both the agricultural and the resources pillars of our economy to grow together to create jobs for regional families.

Both sectors must co-exist in order for Queensland to realise the full potential of both industries, and tools such as the trigger map will help us to achieve this outcome, by providing protection for our rural and regional communities and landholders.

Updating the strategic cropping land trigger map complements the raft of planning reforms, which the government has introduced including the identification of Priority Agricultural Areas.

The trigger map will be continually refined to accurately identify Queensland’s best cropping land. At the same time, new approaches to co-existence with other industries and land uses will be encouraged.

Striking a balance for our farmers

“This decision provides greater security and opportunities for our farmers to grow their businesses and create jobs, a key LNP election pledge.”

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In Dalby, our candidate for Condamine, Pat Weir, joing

the Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney, Minister for Natural Resources & Mines Andrew

Cripps and Minister for Agriculture John McVeigh caught up with local grain

grower Kim Bremner to announce farmers will be given greater land protections with 40%

increase of our valuable farming land to be classified as Strategic Cropping Land

and protected.

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WHY DID YOU JOIN THE LNP? The LNP is the only truly democratic political party in Australia, where members’ views are valued. I align with the conservative philosophy that hard work should be rewarded. Businesses create jobs, not government. Governments should be small and efficient. I believe in a hand up, not a hand out. I entered politics because I wanted to give back to the very community that has given me, and my extended family, so much.

WHAT WAS YOUR BACKGROUND PRIOR TO ENTERING POLITICS? I started my career as an electrical apprentice at Fairymead Sugar Mill, before going on to become an engineer. I was also a canefarmer for many years. I established the Australian Safety & Training Alliance in 2002, going on to train over 10,000 local students. I was a surf life saver for over ten years. I am married with three children.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST PART OF CAMPAIGNING?Long campaigns can be very demanding on your family and your personal finances. At times, it can be difficult to prioritise your time effectively to meet community expectations.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE AS THE MEMBER FOR HINKLER?My main priority is attracting investment to the Hinkler region, to create jobs and opportunities for current and future generations. I want to make it easier for people to do business, by reducing red tape and input costs like electricity. I will fight every day to ensure regional Australia gets its’ fair share, so it can continue to be the engine room of the nation’s economy.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANYONE STANDING AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE FIRST TIME? Surround yourself with experienced people who are prepared to give you frank advice. You’ll be asked to balance several competing interests, but stick with what you know is right for your electorate. Listen to your constituents: sometimes people just want their concerns to be heard. Sometimes it can be easy to forget that there are no votes in Canberra.

Getting to know

Keith presented a new Australian Flag to Mark Searles, who proudly raises the flag each day for the Endeavour Foundation in Bundaberg.

Keith inspecting a sweet potato crop with Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers executive officer Peter Hockings, DAFF principal extension officer Ian Layden, and State Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett.

Keith treated the children at Piper Central World of Learning to a reading of the Aussie classic, Wombat Stew.

Keith reading Evelyn Greer messages from the Queen, Governor-General and Prime Minister, wishing her a happy 100th birthday.

KEITH PITT MPMEMBER FOR HINKLER

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WHY DID YOU JOIN THE LNP?I joined the LNP because I believe in the power of better government to make people’s lives easier and that Liberal and National governments deliver better government, while growing the economy and creating jobs.

WHAT WAS YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE PARTY PRIOR TO BECOMING A SENATOR? I was a member of the LNP as well as the National Party in New South Wales for around 10 years. Prior to becoming a Senator I was Barnaby Joyce’s chief of staff.

WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN POLICY INTERESTS?Balancing the budget, reducing electricity prices, strengthening competition laws, protecting property rights and moving towards a more family friendly taxation system.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE DURING YOUR TIME AS A QUEENSLAND SENATOR?That we restore good government to Canberra. After we get the budget back in shape, then start to invest in new areas of development at the frontiers of our nation.

With Senator for Queensland James McGrath at a Barra farm in Karumba.

With Ernie Camp, Mayor of Burketown Shire, and Noeline Ikin in Normanton.

With Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, Minister for Agriculture.

SENATOR MATTHEW CANAVAN

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Out & About

1. 70th 2. Racing3. June 20, 20154. Senator Matt Canavan and Senator

James McGrath5. Zero. Alex Douglas and Carl Judge

both quit the party6. Mount Isa

QUIZ ANSWERS7. Hare Clark8. 299. Neil Turner10. 197511. 195212. Harold Holt, 196613. 190514. Redcliffe

15. 191516. 197317. Frank Forde, Shortest serving PM in

history. 8 days following the death of John Curtin

18. 192219. Indooroopilly20. Lawrence Springborg in 1989 aged 21

Rain, hail or shine our candidate for Woodridge, Steve Viliamu, is out campaigning. Above left, he’s joined by Minister for Housing and Public Works, Hon Tim Mander MP, and LNP Senator for Queensland, James McGrath.

Three of our candidates have had new additions to their families since being selected to represent the LNP at the next election.Bridie Luva (Rockhampton), Matt Trace (Nicklin) and most recently Sid Cramp (Gaven).Here’s Sid with Arian Sophia who was born on September 18.Our hard working Northern Regional

Co-ordinator, Dennis Quick.

LNP Candidate for Rockhampton, Bridie Luva (centre), meeting with residents at the Gracemere Hotel for the visit with Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Water, Hon Andrew Cripps MP.

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December 24th to January 5th – LNP HQ closed for Christmas break

December 25th to January 4th LNP HQ closed for Christmas - New Year break

LNP Events10th - 12th July – Annual Convention

Federal ParliamentFebruary9th - 12th House of Representatives and Senate23rd - 26th House of Representatives only

March16th - 19th House of Representatives and Senate

May11th - 14th House of Representatives and Senate

Queensland ParliamentFebruary10th -12th – Parliament sitting

March3rd - 5th Parliament sitting24th - 26th Parliament sitting

Public HolidaysJanuary 26th – Australia DayApril 3rd – 6th – Easter BreakApril 25th – Anzac Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli, Deputy Premier and Callide MP Jeff Seeney with Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd and North Burnett Mayor Don Waugh at the opening of the Gayndah-Mundubbera Road 21/8/14 (restored under the Newman Government’s Betterment program to rebuild flood-damaged public infrastructure to a higher standard).

Environment Minister Andrew Powell MP and Transport Minister, Scott Emerson MP, acknowledge supporters after a charity soccer match at Suncorp Stadium. They were members of the Premier’s XI which was beaten, 2-1, by a Corporate XI. More importantly the game raised $30,000 for Yalari, a not-for-profit organisation that offers quality secondary education scholarships at Australia’s leading boarding schools for indigenous children from remote, rural and regional communities.

You can now proudly display your LNP membership when attending

Party events and make sure everyone knows your name. The LNP is now offering badges to members.

You can order yours through the LNP Website or email our

Membership Unit atmembership@lnp.org.au

$10

MEMBERSHIP BADGES

15. 191516. 197317. Frank Forde, Shortest serving PM in

history. 8 days following the death of John Curtin

18. 192219. Indooroopilly20. Lawrence Springborg in 1989 aged 21

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PUMICESTONE SEC

SUMMER TIME

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government to consult with the Commonwealth government to resolve that Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) be advanced by 30 minutes on a permanent basis and urges the Queensland Government to:

a. Amend Clause 3 in the relevant Queensland legislation to reflect this resolution, and

b. Prevail upon its counterparts in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory to:

• Agree with Queensland that AEST should be permanently advanced by 30 minutes

• Repeal their ‘Summer Time’ legislation and henceforth abandon the half yearly practice of advancing and retarding their clocks in October and April each year

• Amend the relevant legislation within their jurisdictions to indicate that Standard Time within each jurisdiction is, likewise, 10.5 hours in advance of Co-ordinated Universal Time.

LOST

KAWANA SEC

RECOGNITION OF HOSPICES

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland government to adopt legislation to:

a. recognise hospices run by charitable organisations as a resource available to the Health sector, and

b. allow the matching funding of hospices run by charitable organisations, thereby reducing government costs from approximately $1500 per hospital bed-day to $250 per hospice bed-day.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

TRADING HOURS

That this Convention of the LNP call on the Commonwealth Government to abolish the Trading (Allowable Hours) Act 1990 (Qld) and introduce a new Act to regulate trading hours for public holidays and special events.

LOST

2014 Annual ConventionOPEN SESSION RESOLUTIONS

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MERMAID BEACH SEC

CRIMINAL RECORDS

That this Convention of the LNP urge the Attorneys General of the State of Queensland and the Commonwealth Government to undertake a review of the law(s) pertaining to the suppression of an accused’s criminal record, to permit the jury to be advised of the criminal history of the accused prior to retiring to consider its verdict.

CARRIED

TOOWOOMBA NORTH SEC

VICTIMS OF CRIME – CIVIL RESTITUTION

That this Convention of the LNP request the Queensland Government to amend legislation to abolish the totality sentencing principle, and amend relevant procedures so that victims of crime are able to pursue civil restitution.

CARRIED

BEAUDESERT SEC

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government to amend the current legislation on Domestic Violence so that:

a. domestic violence be a regina offence to replace the existing procedure for Domestic Violence application and court imposed orders;

b. mandatory conditions then become law;

c. the existing temporary domestic violence order be replaced with police watch-house or court imposed bail conditions; and

d. that this is inclusive of:

i. physical assault;

ii. harassment including verbal and psychological abuse;

iii. threats and intimidation; and

iv. property damage.

CARRIED

MERMAID BEACH SEC

LEGALISE PEPPER SPRAY

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government to follow the lead of the Western Australian Government and legalise the use of pepper spray (also known as Oleoresin Capsicum spray) by individuals for self-defence.

LOST

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

QCAA TO ADVISE TERTIARY ADMISSIONS RANK

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the LNP Government to direct the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) to inform all Queensland year 12 school leavers both of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) as well as their final Overall Position (OP) by publishing, from this year on, both the ATAR and the OP on the same document forwarded to graduates on completion of their studies.

CARRIED

WIDE BAY FDC

TEACHING OF PHONICS AND ROTE LEARNING

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government to (1) use phonics in the teaching of reading (2) use rote learning of times tables and that (3) the implementation of direct instruction be made mandatory in all Queensland Primary Schools from Prep to Grade 5

CARRIED

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ABOLITION OF QSA SOCIAL MODERATION AND QSA DISTRICT REVIEW PANELS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the LNP government to direct the incoming Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority (QCAA) to discontinue the discredited practice of social moderation in school assessment and abolish the district panel review processes.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

REINTRODUCTION OF EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS FOR 50% OF SCHOOL LEAVER ASSESSMENTS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on Queensland government to direct the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) to:

a. replace the discredited moderated process for pupils entering year 11 in 2015 with a state wide senior external public examination in each subject to provide 50% of overall assessment; and

b. reject the assumptions in the ACER Options Paper that senior subjects be treated differently with respect to external assessment as this will detract from consistency and the provision of valid results

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

ABOLITION OF THE QUEENSLAND CORE SKILLS TEST

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland government to;

a. withdraw funding for the Queensland Core Skills Test after the 2014 calendar year; and

b. calls on the State Government to direct the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) to reject any proposal in the ACER Options Paper that suggests that the QCS test be replaced by a similar test under a different name.

CARRIED

NUMBER 14 POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

IMPROVING ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland Government to;

a. endorse the principle of a separation of responsibilities between curriculum writers and curriculum assessors (with independent examiners and markers for an external examination); and

b. calls on the State Government to direct the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) to reject any proposal in the ACER Options Paper that suggests that external assessment in each subject would be based on a set of tasks developed and marked by the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA).

CARRIED

MERMAID BEACH SEC

REVIEW OF THE ABC

That this Convention of the LNP recommends that the Commonwealth Government instigate a review of the cost of maintaining and operating the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), with a view to disbanding and selling off those services and assets that are and can be provided by commercial organisations.

LOST

FISHER FDC

FAIR WORK ACT - TRANSFER OF BUSINESS RULES

That this Convention of the LNP urge the Commonwealth Government to amend the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) to remove the provisions relating to the Transfer of Business rules (Part 6-3A of the Act) and to amend Part 2 – 8 of the Act.

CARRIED

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POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

BIODEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTERS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth government to mandate that by 2020 all cigarette filters sold in Australia be biodegradable.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

SES DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland government to require that Chief Executives of government departments and statutory authorities and all Senior Executive Service officers complete a declaration of interest form which is publicly available for review and that the disclosure statement include interests 12 months prior to employment by the government.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT

That this Convention of the LNP supports the repeal of the exemptions from the boycott provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) that are afforded conduct related to environmental protection.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Commonwealth Government to establish the Headquarters of the newly announced Australian Border Force in the North of Australia and to ensure that the associated training facility is also located in the North.

CARRIED

SOUTHPORT SEC

SUPERANNUATION FUNDS – NON RESIDENTS.

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Commonwealth Government to create a scheme by which investment in, and registration of, superannuation funds in Australia be available to non-residents, along the following lines:

a. All members of such funds must be non-residents;

b. Payments into, earnings on, and withdrawals from such funds should be broadly free of tax;

c. An annual registration fee be charged against each member of the fund at an appropriate level; and that

d. Normal prudential and other regulatory requirements to otherwise apply.

LOST

YOUNG LNP

AGRICULTURAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT

That this Convention of the LNP calls upon all levels of government to identify and remove barriers that inhibit the availability of domestic capital for investment into Australia’s agricultural sector.

CARRIED

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YOUNG LNP

SUPERANNUATION

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth Government to amend the laws regarding taxation treatment of superannuation payouts to allow for tax-free status in the hands of direct descendants, irrespective of whether the descendant is dependent or non-dependent.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

FIVE CENT COINS

That this Convention of the LNP proposes to the Commonwealth Government that the Royal Australian Mint cease production of the five cent coin and remove it from circulation.

CARRIED

WIDE BAY REGION

CENTRELINK VOUCHERS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth Government to consider making part of Centrelink payments in voucher form for use for the purpose of purchasing food, paying for utilities (electricity, gas etc) to ensure a better lifestyle for children and dependents of recipients.

CARRIED

LNP WOMEN

NDIS

That this convention of the LNP recommends to the Queensland and Commonwealth Government that there be regular information sessions to explain to the general public how the National Disability Insurance Scheme, especially in the area of supported accommodation, is to be implemented.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

PATIENT TRANSPORT

That this Convention of the LNP calls upon the Queensland Government to investigate cost and operational efficiencies for health and emergency services for long distance patient transport services by applying contestability measures to aero-medical transport contracts.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

MEDICAL RAIL CARRIAGE

That this Convention of the LNP calls upon the Queensland Government to investigate the potential for establishing a “medical” carriage on existing Queensland Rail services between Brisbane and Rockhampton for patient transport.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

DOMESTIC GAS RESERVATION

That this Convention of the LNP opposes the implementation of a domestic gas reservation policy in the Eastern Australian gas market.

CARRIED

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COOK SEC

DAINTREE GRID POWER

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government to honour the decisions and commitment given by previous State Premiers to supply grid power to the communities north of the Daintree River.

CARRIED

EVERTON SEC

RESEARCH ON NEW OR EXISTING DAMS

That this Convention of the LNP calls upon the Queensland Government to proactively pursue urgent research and recommendations for the construction of new dams in rural and regional areas or capacity enhancement of existing dams, particularly for the purposes of regional water security, food production and hydro-electricity generation.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

REFORM TO CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

That this Convention of the LNP calls upon the Queensland Government to reform the Queensland Government construction sector by:

a. ending the exemptions to its construction and building code so that it can identify those construction firms that are in breach; and

b. striking those firms which are in breach off the government -approved tender list.

CARRIED

LNP WOMEN

INLAND HIGHWAY – CAPE YORK TO MELBOURNE

That this Convention of the LNP encourages the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments to prioritise the development of the productivity highway from Melbourne to Cape York, allowing more heavy vehicles to be taken off the Eastern Seaboard highways.

CARRIED

WIDE BAY FDC/GYMPIE SEC

THE AGENDA COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ONE COGNATE RESOLUTION STANDING IN THE NAMES OF WIDE BAY FEDERAL DIVISIONAL COUNCIL AND GYMPIE STATE ELECTORATE COUNCIL.

That this Convention of the LNP calls on both the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments to urgently establish and fund an infrastructure plan, with a time frame for the establishment of facilities at the head of the Mary River for the purpose of increased water security, flood mitigation and hydropower for Gympie.

ORIGINAL RESOLUTION - WIDE BAY FDCWATER FACILITIES- MARY RIVERThat this Convention of the LNP urges the Commonwealth Government to consider plans for the development of water infrastructure at the head of the Mary River as a means of giving greater water security to south East Queensland and the Mary Valley in times of drought.

ORIGINAL RESOLUTION - GYMPIE SECWATER HARVESTING - MARY RIVERThat this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland Government to develop a plan with time frame for increased harvesting of water from the tributaries of the Mary River, including a new Wall at Borumba Dam to raise the level to its full capacity and the construction of the Amamoor Dam

ORIGINAL RESOLUTION - GYMPIE SECCONSTRUCTION OF DAMSThat this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland Government to work with the Commonwealth government to develop and construct the Cambroon and Obi George dam sites on the Mary River.

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LNP WOMEN

RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT

That this Convention of the LNP calls upon the Commonwealth Government to support the Attorney-General’s efforts to reform the Racial Discrimination Act to protect freedom of speech.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS POWERS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland Government to initiate the necessary actions to recover the Constitutional Industrial Relations powers under the conditions that:

a. Employees and employers in small business be able to negotiate variations to the employee standard workplace conditions.

b. Any such variation from the standard be at the sole discretion of the employee.

c. That other than for the retention of the minimum applicable hourly rate plus its equivalent value for holiday, personal leave and/or casual loading levels, that all matters are negotiable.

d. Any such agreed variation between the parties is legally binding when in force, but can be ended without penalty by either party with seven days’ notice and the prior status quo reverted to.

CARRIED

LNP WOMEN

PENSIONER CONCESSIONS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth Government to reinstate the $50 million dollars cut from National Partnerships Funding to Queensland for pensioner concessions.

CARRIED

NOOSA SEC

CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION COSTS

That this Convention of the LNP requests that the Commonwealth Government establish an inquiry into the real benefits and costs to this nation of government spending to reduce human production of carbon dioxide, including subsidies for renewable energy and regulations limiting the use of carbon-based fuels.

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HINKLER FDC

ABC BOARD

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Commonwealth Government to bring to the attention of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA):

a. The dissatisfaction with the ABC’s upholding of the journalist charter. Specifically in respect of:

(i). Accuracy of reported facts

(ii). Guarding against bias

b. That the period of appointment of new board members or extension of tenure for existing board members be limited to no more than 6 months prior to a Federal election.

CARRIED

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NANANGO SEC

AMENDMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland government to strengthen the Queensland Local Government Act by applying principles of ‘natural justice’ for democratically elected Councillors to:

a. Allow Councillors the right to speak in their own defence during hearings against them at either Regional Conduct Review Panel or Renumeration & Disciplinary Tribunal level;

b. Seek an appeal of an adverse finding against them through either the Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal, Office of the Queensland Ombudsman, a judicial review or some kind of other appeal mechanism deemed appropriate by the Minister for Local Government through repealing s244 of the Act; and

c. enforce penalties for those complainants who are found to be abusing the complaints system by continually lodging frivolous & vexatious complaints.

CARRIED

NANANGO SEC

FUNDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland & Commonwealth governments to work in partnership with Local Governments nationally to explore sustainable funding options for Local Government that are not reliant on the State’s determination of the unimproved capital value of properties for rating purposes.

CARRIED

NANANGO SEC

FEES – ROADSIDE GRAZING PERMITS

That this Convention of the LNP requests that the Queensland Government forgo its 50% of fees collected from landholders obtaining roadside grazing permits issued in drought declared areas so long as the relevant Local Government also forgoes its 50% share of fees and that the State Government give Local Government broader authority on the approval of the grazing permits.

CARRIED

ROCKHAMPTON SEC

MINE CONTRACTS

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government and the Natural Resources & Mines Minister to ensure all employment provisions in mining contracts in Queensland do not contain a clause which prohibits local employment or do not contain a clause for 100% FIFO where employment can be sourced from the region where the mine is based.

CARRIED

WIDE BAY REGION

NORTH COAST RAILWAY LINE

That this Convention of the LNP call on the Queensland Government to progressively double the North Coast Railway Line from north of Caboolture to near Gladstone.

CARRIED

CONDAMINE SEC

ROAD DESIGN

That this Convention of the LNP:

a. expresses concern to the Queensland Government about the way new road works are built with sharp and often high edges; and

b. calls on the Government, to redesign the construction of rural and regional highways given the current gradient used is dangerous for any vehicle making unexpected or emergency exits from the roads.

CARRIED

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LNP WOMEN

NATIONAL HEAVY VEHICLE ACCREDITATION SCHEME

That this Convention of the LNP recommend that the Queensland Government give greater support for the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) which came into effect in February as the National Regulator replacing state based Regulations

CARRIED

WIDE BAY REGION

HIGHWAYS – COASTAL COOLOOLA AND SUNSHINE COAST

That this Convention of the LNP request the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments to consider planning and acquisition of a corridor for a coastal highway linking the Sunshine Coast with the Cooloola Coast road and Goodwood Road (south of Bundaberg)

CARRIED

DALRYMPLE SEC

HANN HIGHWAY SEALING

That this Convention of the LNP urge the Queensland Government to complete the upgrade and sealing of the Hann Highway between the ‘Lynd – Hughenden’ section of the Kennedy Development Road.

CARRIED

MOUNT ISA SEC

RAIL PRACTICE REVIEW

That this Convention of the LNP requests that the Queensland Government instruct the Rail Safety Regulator conduct an immediate review into the practice of “relay running” within the railway industry, particularly with regards to Workplace, Health and Safety issues.

CARRIED

DALRYMPLE SEC

ROADWORKS IN HIGH RAINFALL AREAS

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments to review processes for the funding and delivery of roadworks in high rainfall areas of the State to avoid as far as possible having major works being undertaken during the wet season months.

CARRIED

KEPPEL SEC

DUTY EXEMPTION

That this Convention of the LNP call on the Queensland Government to exempt from stamp duty the sale of family agricultural and grazing properties when sold to a family member-parent or children.

CARRIED

FERNY GROVE SEC

PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government to investigate implementing a professional indemnity insurance scheme, using a similar model to the compulsory third party insurance for motor vehicles, to allow essential government employees to purchase professional indemnity insurance at economical rates without being members of a union.

CARRIED

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WIDE BAY REGION

SOCIO ECONOMIC GRANTS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments to favourably consider the Wide Bay Burnett as a region in need and provide grants and/or programs to generate employment and improve the socio-economic status of the region to a level in line with the State average.

CARRIED

CONDAMINE SEC

CRIMINAL MOTOR CYCLE GANGS

That this Convention of the LNP endorses the work of the State Government with their response towards the illegal activities of criminal motorcycle gangs.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

LIQUOR LAWS

That this Convention of the LNP commends the Queensland Government’s measured approach to drinking regulations.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

QANTAS SALE ACT

That this Convention of the LNP supports the repeal of provisions in the Qantas Sale Act 1992 (Cth) that restrict foreign investment in Qantas.

CARRIED

COOK SEC

CROCODILE MANAGEMENT

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government to review the Estuarine Crocodile Management Plan for the Cairns Region to offer greater protection to beachgoers in the Douglas region by extending Zone 2 from the northern boundary at Ellis Beach – Palm Cove to the northern end of Wonga Beach.

CARRIED

WARREGO SEC

SENATE VOTING REFORM

That this Convention of the LNP requests the Commonwealth Government to fast track Senate voting electoral reform and implement a primary vote threshold before the distribution of preferences to eliminate the election of candidates on primary votes as low as 0.51% as happened in the 2013 Federal Election.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

PACIFIC ISLAND CO-OPERATION

That this Convention of the LNP supports the addition of an agenda item of “Cooperation in the Pacific Islands’ at the new high-level strategic dialogue between Australia and China.

CARRIED

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EVERTON SEC

STUDENTS DRIVING TO SCHOOL

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland Government to acknowledge the impact of increased numbers of students driving to school in grades 11 and 12 and direct schools to develop strategic parking policies.

LOST

WIDE BAY REGION

TAFE COLLEGES

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland Government to review the decision to regionalise the TAFE establishments located in the Wide Bay Region to be under the control of TAFE based on the Sunshine Coast.

CARRIED

DALRYMPLE SEC

TULLY-MILLSTREAM HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the State and Commonwealth Governments to revisit the Tully-Millstream Hydro-electric power generation proposal.

CARRIED

WIDE BAY REGION

BUNDABERG PORT

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland Government to consider the progressive upgrading of the Bundaberg Port to cater for larger ships.

CARRIED

EVERTON SEC

BUILDING APPROVALS

That this Convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland Government to streamline building approval processes for extensions of existing dwellings.

CARRIED

LNP WOMEN

DE-AMALAGAMATION

That this Convention of the LNP recommends that the Queensland Government retract its current approach with regard to demerger and boundary change of forcibly amalgamated councils and allow those communities that want it to have a properly conducted referendum to determine whether they want boundary changes or demerger and boundary changes.

LOST

NOOSA SEC

NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT POLICY

That this Convention of the LNP supports the LNP Northern Development Policy Committee submission to the Australian Government but requests that it be accompanied by progressive staging for implementation based on 2 to 5 year time frames.

CARRIED

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LNP WOMEN

INQUIRY INTO COUNCIL AMALGAMATIONS

That this Convention of the LNP urges the Queensland Government to commission a proper independent inquiry into council (local government) amalgamations carried out since 1990 (1994 and 2007/08) to determine the financial, economic and social implications of those amalgamations in terms of feasibility, effective service delivery and effective community representation.

LOST

BRISBANE CENTRAL SEC

SUB ACUTE CARE

That this Convention of the LNP recommend that:

a. the Queensland Government support and recognise the importance and cost effectiveness of Sub-Acute Care in the public health system; and

b. a Sub – Acute Care facility, plus associated Public/Private Services for patients at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital be implemented by the calling of Expressions of Interests/Tenders on vacant land owned by the Queensland Government located on the corner of Bowen Bridge Rd and O’Connell Tce, Bowen Hills [71—77 O’Connell Tce].

CARRIED

BRISBANE CENTRAL SEC

HOW TO VOTE CARDS

That this convention of the LNP calls on the Queensland State Government to maintain the existing legislation governing the distribution of how to vote cards at polling booths.

CARRIED

MARANOA FDC

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

That this State Council of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth Government to take urgent action to rectify the inadequate and failing telecommunications services available to the people of regional, rural and remote Australia.

The progress made by the Howard Coalition Government towards parity of service and cost and guaranteed future proofing of telecommunications services was destroyed by Labor’s introduction of the NBN and the dismantling of Connect Australia.

This State Council calls on the Commonwealth Government to:

1. Reinstate the Connect Australia Fund to provide income to future proof regional services.

2. Urgently address the existing failures of:

i. The Interim Satellite Service to provide broadband access for regional & remote residents.

ii. The mobile network to provide adequate phone & data coverage.

CARRIED

MOUNT OMMANEY SEC

OPTIONAL PREFERENTIAL VOTING

That this State Council of the LNP recommends to the Commonwealth Government that it considers Optional Preferential Voting in Federal Elections.

LOST

YOUNG LNP

HELP DEBT REPAYMENT

That this State Council of the LNP call for the introduction of new arrangements that would compel Higher Education Loan Program debts to be repaid by those working overseas.

CARRIED

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MOUNT ISA SEC

CASA – SAFETY REGULATIONS

That this State Council of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth Government to review the aviation safety regulation changes introduced by CASA that became effective on 1st September 2014 with respect to their application to General Aviation as their introduction will result in additional costs to operators for little or no improvement in safety standards in this sector.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

TAX STATUS – NOT FOR PROFIT

That this State Council of the LNP call on the Commonwealth Government to reform the tax status of not for profit organisations, in particular the Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions and effective tax deductibility of employee mortgage and loan repayments.

LOST

COOK SEC

FLOOD DAMAGE CLAIMS

That the State Council of the LNP urges the State Government to allow Councils to use funds from flood damage claims for “Betterment” at their discretion and that no compulsory contribution from Councils is required.

LOST

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

GOVERNMENT TENDERS AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP requests both the State and Commonwealth Governments to support a process to unbundle large government tenders to allow lower tier contractors to participate with direct contracts to government, where appropriate thereby increasing price competition and directly boosting small enterprise (business) participation.

CARRIED

KENNEDY FDC

RURAL AND REGIONAL HEALTH HUB

That this State Council of the LNP request the State and Commonwealth Governments investigate the implementation of rural and regional health hubs in strategic locations in Western Queensland.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

MERCURY DISPOSAL

That this State Council of the LNP recommends to the State Government that it phases in the installation of mercury separators in all public and private dental surgeries, to capture mercury waste from the use of amalgam fillings, and that the requirement include provision for regular servicing and removal by service providers licensed in the safe disposal of this highly toxic and environmentally dangerous material.

CARRIED

GYMPIE SEC

WILD DOG CONTROL

That this State Council of the LNP recommend to the Commonwealth Government that it acts urgently to have the chemical PAPP registered for use in Australia to control wild dog populations.

CARRIED

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POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

ABC – AUSTRALIAN CONTENT

That this State Council of the LNP call on the Commonwealth Government ABC’s four television stations to broadcast to the same proportion of Australian content as is required by other commercial broadcasters.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITEE

AUSTRALIAN MILITARY COVENANT AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP affirms its support for Senator James McGrath’s proposal for an Australian Defence Covenant to provide formal national recognition of the unique contribution made by Australians who are serving and those who have served in Australia’s Defence Forces.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

TRADING HOURS

That this State Council of the LNP requests the State Government to undertake a review of the Trading (Allowable Hours) Act 1990 and the Trading (Allowable Hours) Regulation 2004 and

1. Remove any anomalies that currently regulate similar types of retailers differently and create unintended trading disadvantages for small businesses; and

2. Modify the exemption process to improve participation by small retailers, by making it easier for them and less costly for them to obtain exemption.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

DEREGULATION OF SHOP TRADING HOURS

That this State Council of the LNP requests the State Government to oppose the full deregulation of shop trading hours in Queensland and to support the view that regulation of trading hours is necessary to ensure the competitiveness of Queensland Small Business particularly in regional Queensland.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

LICENSING OF MICROBREWERIES

That this State Council of the LNP requests the State Government to amend the relevant Acts and /or regulations pertaining to licensing to provide Microbreweries with the same licensing conditions as those enjoyed by small wineries.

CARRIED

POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

FREEDOM OF SPEECH PROCEDURAL MOTION

That this State Council of the LNP

1. Reaffirms its commitment to freedom of speech;

2. Opposes all legislation which purports to make it unlawful to offend or insult another person;

3. Calls upon the Federal Government to repeal section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth).

CARRIED

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MOUNT OMMANEY SEC

FOOD LABELING AMENDMENT

That this State Council of LNP recommends to the Commonwealth Government

1. To legislate mandatory “picked on date” to be displayed at retail level on fruit and vegetables (excluding family roadside stalls, fruit stall traders at market events and mobile fruit vendors) to allow consumers to make an informed choice on the fresh product; and

2. Bring the labeling of fruit and vegetables in line with other commodities covered by Australian and New Zealand Food Standards.

LOST

MOUNT ISA SEC

PASTORAL LEASE – PAYMENT INSTALLATIONS

That this State Council of the LNP

1. Commends the State Government for the changes it has introduced concerning the free-holding of land that is currently held as a pastoral lease; and

2. Calls on the State Government to modify the requirement to pay the attendant costs in one lump sum to allow annual instalments of up to twenty years.

CARRIED

GLASS HOUSE SEC

MEDICAL CANNABIS TRIAL AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP encourages the State Government, should the Commonwealth Government pass the medical trials for cannabis oil, to offer to run a medical trial in Queensland.

CARRIED

GLASS HOUSE SEC

HARVESTING MONSOON RAINFALL AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP recommends to the Commonwealth Government that it commits resources to a serious assessment of the feasibility, benefits and costs of harvesting monsoon rainfall.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

CROCODILE CULLING

That this State Council of the LNP call on the State Government to implement a licence scheme for the culling of crocodiles in Northern Queensland subject to strict bag limits and ethical standards, with licences permitted to be sold to game-hunting businesses for tourism.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

TAXI DEREGULATION AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP call on the State Government to deregulate the taxi industry subject to appropriate transitional arrangements.

LOST

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MOUNT ISA SEC

NATURAL DISASTER RELEIF AND RECOVER ARRANGEMENTS (NDRRA) AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth Government to allow Local Governments the ability to charge ordinary day labour wages for work incurred in NDRRA work in rural and remote councils.

CARRIED

WARREGO SEC

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

That this State Council of the LNP requests the State Government amend the Queensland Vegetation Management Act 1999 Part 1 Section 7 to include Freehold Land as being exempt from the application of the act and this change to the Act be double entrenched.

CARRIED

YOUNG LNP

EMERGENCY SERVICE IMPERSONATION

That this State Council of the LNP calls on the State Government to consider offences prohibiting the impersonation of police officers be extended to cover all emergency services personnel in recognition of their important positions of trust in the Queensland community.

CARRIED

WARREGO SEC

LANDHOLDER RIGHTS AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP recommends the State Government review the Mineral & Resources (Common Provisions) Act 2014, passed in parliament in September this year and consider the impact on Agricultural and Residential areas in order to strengthen landholder and neighbours’ rights.

LOST

WARREGO SEC

WILD DOG BOUNTY

That this State Council of the LNP requests the State Government implement a state wide wild dog/dingo bounty of $100.00 per dog, in addition to the current funding.

CARRIED

NOOSA SEC

HECS- HELP DEBT AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP recommends to the Commonwealth Government that interest accrued on HECS-HELP debts be put on hold where a primary-carer takes a career break for pregnancy, childbirth or early child rearing.

CARRIED

BRISBANE CENTRAL SEC

NATIONAL CURRICULUM

That this State Council of the LNP supports the Commonwealth Government’s review into the National Curriculum and calls for its full implementation to be delayed until 2017.

CARRIED

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MERMAID BEACH SEC

SMOKING IN VEHICLES

That this State Council of the LNP urge the State Government to prohibit the smoking of tobacco or any other substance in a moving vehicle in order to reduce road accidents.

LOST

BRISBANE CENTAL SEC

SECONDARY EDUCATION DEGREES

That this State Council of the LNP calls on the Commonwealth Government to improve the quality of secondary education degrees through

1. Requiring prospective year 12 students to meet a pre-requisite of a minimum 80% grade in English and Mathematics (of any level);

2. Requiring the addition of specialist Maths and English training up to a year 10 standard for all secondary education students.

LOST

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TEACHER REGISTRATION AMENDMENT

That this State Council of the LNP calls on the State Government to mandate that except for teachers who presently are or are entitled to be registered, any teacher wishing to be professionally registered in Queensland must hold a 4 year bachelor degree majoring in education or a 2 year masters degree majoring in education.

LOST

Open Urgency Session- Carried Resolutions

OPEN URGENCY POLICY STANDING COMMITTEE

That this State Council of the LNP expresses to the Commonwealth Government its concern at the recent pay decision for ADF personnel and encourages the Government to review the decision.

CARRIED

OPEN URGENCY NUDGEE SEC

SUPPORT FOR G20

That this State Council of the LNP congratulate the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, The Premier Campbell Newman, The Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, State Emergency Personnel and volunteers in having Queensland run the best planned and efficiently run G20 ever.

CARRIED

OPEN URGENCY LNP WOMEN

EXTENSION OF CONSTITUTION SUBMISSION

That this State Council of the LNP extend the date for submissions to the constitutional convention beyond 12 December until after the State election or the 30th May whichever comes first.

LOST

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OPEN URGENCY GREGORY SEC

WILD DOGS

That this State Council of the LNP calls for a pre-election commitment by the State Government to fund the completion of the multi shire wild dog check fence, due to the devastating economic impact of wild dogs on Central Western Queensland.

CARRIED

OPEN URGENCY GREGORY SEC

MENTAL HEALTH

That this State Council of the LNP calls for all levels of Government to give urgent and serious consideration to the destructive impact of the inadequate mental health services in regional and remote Queensland and urge them to support:

1. Robust outreach services and increased visitations

2. Increased use of tele-health with mental health professionals to bridge the gap between in person services

3. Increasing funding for training and employment of local, permanent, front line positions

CARRIED

The LNP Standard aims to keep you updated in an informative and entertaining way on events and issues relevant to you as members and supporters of the LNP.

It would not be possible without the contribution of many of the party’s elected representatives, officials and hard-working members. I sincerely thank all who have made contributions to this edition.

Thank you also to Graphic Designer Tonya Morgan who worked many long hours to help produce this edition of the Standard.

Aside from the work of LNP governments at federal, state and local levels, the LNP Standard tries to highlight the efforts of LNP members whose voluntary work make the party what it is.

The next edition of the LNP Standard will be published following the 2015 state election and your contributions or ideas for improvements are always welcome. Please email media@lnp.org.au

Matt DunstanCommunications Manager

The LNP Standard aims to keep you updated in an informative and entertaining way on events and issues relevant to you as members and supporters of the LNP.

It would not be possible without the contribution of many of the party’s elected representatives, officials and hard-working members. I sincerely thank all who have made contributions to this edition.

Thank you also to Graphic Designer Tonya Morgan who worked many long hours to help produce this edition of the Standard.

Aside from the work of LNP governments at federal, state and local levels, the LNP Standard tries to highlight the efforts of LNP members whose voluntary work make the party what it is.

The next edition of the LNP Standard will be published following the 2015 state election and your contributions or ideas for improvements are always welcome. Please email media@lnp.org.au

Matt DunstanCommunications Manager

The LNP Standard aims to keep you updated in an informative and entertaining way on events and issues relevant to you as members and supporters of the LNP.

It would not be possible without the contribution of many of the party’s elected representatives, officials and hard-working members. I sincerely thank all who have made contributions to this edition.

Thank you also to Graphic Designer Tonya Morgan who worked many long hours to help produce this edition of the Standard.

Aside from the work of LNP governments at federal, state and local levels, the LNP Standard tries to highlight the efforts of LNP members whose voluntary work make the party what it is.

The next edition of the LNP Standard will be published following the 2015 state election and your contributions or ideas for improvements are always welcome. Please email media@lnp.org.au

Matt DunstanCommunications Manager

EDITOR’S NOTE

Merry Christmas and 

Happy New Year

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