I think Nambour Hospital deserves a far better deal than it has been getting. There is little point in having buildings unless they can be staffed. As a mother, I know what it s like to go in search of a doctor in the middle of the night and to end up waiting for hours in the outpatient clinic. Simply throwing police officers on to the streets will not solve crime problems. Our local police officers work hard and have a strong clear-up record.
Crime is a whole of community problem and needs to be addressed in a wholistic way.
Eight in 10 crimes in Nicklin are drug related. Palmwoods is unquestionably a growth area, and along with such growth comes environmental issues. The Coalition has committed itself to undertake a number of conservation strategies including regional biodiversity strategies, the further development of Queensland s national parks network and recovery programs for threatened species and ecosystems. As a mother of three I have every reason to fight for a better deal for our kids. Education has suffered greatly under the Beattie Government we have the second lowest funding per student of any state in Australia.