Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett has vowed to put pressure on the Labor Government to deliver on their promises for Bundaberg, with the State Budget due to be handed down tomorrow.
Mr Bennett said he and his LNP team were hitting the ground running and it was time the State Labor Government was held to account on all promises made during the election campaign.
“Sadly, the Palaszczuk Government has a poor track record when it comes to keeping promises, so I’ll be keeping a close eye on what’s in the budget for our region to make sure they honour their election commitments,” he said.
“They promised ‘boots on the ground to flood proof Bundaberg’ in 2017 and nothing has happened.
“The people of Bundaberg and Burnett deserve better than that.
“That’s why I’ll be here every step of the way to remind Labor of their promises and make sure they are delivered.”
Mr Bennett said a Bundaberg East Levee would protect hundreds of home and businesses in the Bundaberg East and South suburbs, but there are concerns it could negatively impact those on the river side of the wall and does nothing for Bundaberg North residents.
“We need all the information on the table; that means no secrecy or coverups,” he said.
“Our community wants transparency and real action – it’s time for answers.”
Mr Bennett said he was looking forward to seeing some real funding commitments from tomorrow’s budget.
“We will finally see what money, if any, is on the table for the flood levee, the Isis Highway upgrades, Paradise Dam, a new hospital and drug and rehabilitation facility, along with various other promises made by Labor during the election,” he said.
“I really do hope all these projects are properly costed and funded and not just empty promises.
“It’s a big week ahead and I’m looking for certainty and transparency.”
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