News from Whitsunday and beyond
Whitsunday Homeless Service Funding
MEMBER for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP has welcomed today’s announcement by the State Government that they will be allocating $660 000 to fund a dedicated homelessness service in the Whitsundays.
We deserve honesty on infrastructure projects
MEMBER for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP is calling on the State Labor Government to provide an honest update on critical infrastructure projects across the region. The Albanese Federal Government announced a “90-day Review” of road and rail project funding and 90 local infrastructure projects, worth over $14 billion face the chopping block under this review.
Housing Crisis
A lack of housing is one of the biggest issues currently facing our region. Having a roof over one’s head is a fundamental human need which everyone deserves to have met. The current reality is that we have an imbalance between the supply and demand of our housing stock.
Community Has Their Say
MEMBER for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP has thanked the Northern Beaches community for their recent engagement and contributions towards the consultation for Mackay Bucasia Road upgrades. Transport and Main Roads (TMR) sought feedback about potential future upgrades to Mackay Bucasia Road and Ms Camm has made a submission based on the feedback she received.
Long wait for new pavilion
PROSERPINE Agriculture Show Association has constructed another all-weather pavilion with $100, 000 in grant funding under Round 113 of the Queensland Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
Budget Reply Speech 2023–24
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP delivers her budget reply speech to the Queensland Parliament, focusing on her electorate of Whitsunday and shadow portfolios.
The Pioneer-Burdekin hydro project is a hoax
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP says while Queensland Labor prides itself on its green credentials it has no qualms in destroying large tracts of rainforest and farming land in the Pioneer Valley along with the area’s endangered species.
Region has been robbed of investment
The Mackay/Isaac/Whitsunday region fared the worst in the 2023–24 state budget for capital investment. Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP says it is insulting for a region that contributes so significantly to the state coffers.
Whitsunday walking track to be upgraded
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP welcomes further investment in the Ngara Sea Trail which weaves through key scenic sights in the Whitsunday islands.
It’s time to deliver on renal promises
Queensland Labor promised Proserpine and Whitsunday residents would have local access to renal dialysis facilities. That has not been delivered and the funding has been pushed forward yet again.
Calling for Mackay radar works to be expedited
Six months is too long for the Mackay weather radar to be out of action for upgrade works. Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP calls for works to be expedited.
Child safety failings in North Queensland
At Regional Parliament in Cairns in May 2023, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP speaks about the terrible child safety failings in North Queensland in recent years.
Path to Treaty: Providing sense of place and belonging
Addressing Regional Parliament in Cairns in May 2023, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP explains the importance of the Path to Treaty for the people of her electorate.
Queensland Labor fails two girls, and fails to reach out to their father
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP speaks about the lack of empathy displayed by Queensland Labor to Peter Jackson, whose little girls died in tragic circumstances in 2019.
Respect for women should be non-political
There’s no place for politicking in matters of women’s safety and the respectful treatment of women. I spoke to Queensland Parliament about the hypocrisy we’re seeing in the House.
‘I am a proud woman representative of the LNP’
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP speaks in Queensland Parliament about the LNP’s strong women candidates for the next state election, and their merit-based achievements.
Jack’s Law: ‘A legacy that should not be limited to a short period of time’
A speech by Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP in contribution to the Police Powers and Responsibilities (Jack’s Law) Amendment Bill 2022.
Camm’s concerns re the Enviro Protection Amendment Bill
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP discusses issues surrounding an Environmental Protection Amendment Bill.
Commercial fishermen say Queensland Government has stopped listening
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP and Shadow Minister for Fisheries Tony Perrott MP met with Whitsunday fishers to discuss issues and challenges facing the industry.
Congratulations Cheryl Raiteri on 50 years of service
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP congratulates Cheryl Raiteri on 50 years of service to Girl Guides.