From Your Federal Member’s Desk

Congratulations Burdekin Life on your first ever issue! It’s fantastic to see there’s still an appetite for local, community driven news.

As a Bowen boy, and your Federal Member for Dawson, I have always enjoyed getting out and about in the Burdekin.

Whenever I’m in town or sometimes passing through, I make sure to stop in at 97.1 Sweet FM to have a chat with Charlie to let everyone know what issues I’m fighting for that affect the people of the Burdekin.

I hold a close working relationship with your Mayor, Lyn McLaughlin, and all the Councillors to ensure we are fighting for the issues affecting your community.

I also enjoy visiting local farmers and the various industry bodies in the area. Farming and agriculture are an essential industry, providing all the food and fibre for the country, and as the biggest cane growing area, the name Bountiful Burdekin rings true!

It is my job to fight for the needs of the Burdekin community, and I take my job very seriously.

I want to see the Labor government reverse their decision on the ban of commercial gillnets, which is going to have some serious negative consequences for our beautiful region.

I want to see a Headspace facility open, and I am working hard to gain 24-hour access to the CT machine in the Burdekin, so no one has to travel to Townsville and lose time for important lifesaving services.

I also want to know what issues are important to you, so please, visit my website and complete Dawson’s Biggest Survey.

Visit my website at www.andrewwillcox.com.au/biggest-survey

Your Federal Member

Andrew Willcox

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