Last’s Electorate Office Legacy For Burdekin

The formal opening of the new Burdekin Electorate Office on Queen Street pays homage to the community it serves, according to Member for Burdekin Dale Last.
While it was relocated in February, the Burdekin Electorate Office was formally opened last Friday, May 17 with Clerk of the Queensland Parliament Mr Neil Laurie joining Mr Last and community members to unveil the plaque.  
“To have Mr Laurie join us for the opening on his very first visit to the Burdekin in his role as Clerk of the Parliament is an honour and I know that the work he has put in to ensuring this electorate has an office it can be proud of will not go unnoticed,” Mr Last said.  
“The Burdekin Electorate Office plays an important role within this community, not only as a place where you can meet with me to discuss issues but a safe space where you can attend for assistance with a wide range of issues.
“The first Burdekin Electorate Office was in Young Street and obviously since the 1990s has held a firm place at Centrepoint Arcade, over that time the requirements of that office have changed dramatically and with that the need for more space and functionality has seen the transition to the new office space on Queen Street.”  
Mr Last said it was important that the office was visible and accessible to all members of the public but also acknowledged the vast industries and diverse landscapes that encompass the Burdekin Electorate.  
“The Burdekin Electorate is incredibly diverse from our horticulture and agriculture industries in the Bowen and Burdekin Shire areas, to our National Parks and of course our mining and resources sectors in the Moranbah and wider Isaac region,” Mr Last said.
“Having images of Hoods Lagoon in Clermont, Bowen’s Big Mango, Alligator Creek, the Burdekin Bridge and Collinsville’s Pit Pony is about paying homage to this entire electorate its vast landscapes and of course its iconic scenes.
“Please remember that if you or anyone you know needs assistance, don’t hesitate to visit the Burdekin electorate Office and find out how my staff and I can assist you.”
Mr Last’s new office can be found at Shop E East End Centre, 54-60 Queen Street, Ayr.

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Member for Burdekin Dale Last and Clerk of the Queensland Parliament Mr Neil Laurie
Mr Last, Mark Stoneman (Member for Burdekin 1983-1998), Rosemary Menkens (Member for Burdekin 2004-2015) and Mr Laurie
Mr Last and Queensland Youth Parliament Member Brent Dingle
L-R Burdekin Shire Councillors John Furnell and Max Musumeci, Mr Last, Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort and Councillors Delfine Vasta and Amanda Hall
The cutting of the cake with Mr Last (right), owner of the building Dr Sarat Tata (centre) and his family
Mr Laurie (left) was presented with a cane knife by Burdekin Men’s Shed Secretary Charles Ford (centre) and Mr Last
Photo credit: Chelsea Ravizza

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