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Good news Queenslanders, we are back in Government at the State level.

Congratulations to David Crisafulli, Kerri-Anne Dooley and Amanda Cooper on their success this election.

Kerri-Anne will be a fantastic Member for Redcliffe and bring change to our area.

We’ve hit October and that means it’s State Election time.

Within my federal electorate, there are five State seats and we are so fortunate to have five passionate and strong LNP candidates for those seats.

I believe that Queensland needs a change in Government and I am encouraging you to think about the last decade. See you at the ballots on October 26. I am hosting two FREE community events this month…

The warm weather is setting back in and it feels good!

Apart from Parliament Sittings, I am looking forward to spending quality time in the electorate this month. More time in this great weather, more time meeting new people and more time connecting with community.

One major highlight for the month of September is the Mums & Bubs Expo that I am hosting!

Come along on Friday 27 September from 9am at North Lakes Town Park (Lake Eden) and enjoy the free community event.

As we head into August, I am reminded of the vibrancy and resilience of our community. This time of year brings a renewed focus on the goals we set out to achieve at the beginning of 2024.

Whether it’s advancing infrastructure projects, supporting local businesses, or enhancing community services, I am committed to ensuring that our electorate thrives.

This month, we will see significant progress on several key initiatives, including the upgrade of Beams Road and Dorville Road in Carseldine and the on and off ramps at Dohles Rocks Road in Griffin.

It’s July and that means one thing… a tax cut!

As of 1 July, you will receive an income tax cut legislated by the previous Coalition Government. This will mean more money in your pay packet each week.

It’s a great opportunity to consider how you might invest this money—perhaps towards rent, paying off a mortgage, an additional contribution to your superannuation or maybe savings towards a first home deposit via the First Home Super Saver scheme.

Despite of this, I am aware that many of you have been going through a tough time during the past two years under the Albanese Labor Government. It definitely hasn’t been easy.

As the second half of 2024 approaches, I am hearing more and more from Australians about their financial challenges

June means that we are halfway through the year. Wow, how did we get here so fast?

This year has been full of many memorable community visits and events and I have had the privilege to meet so many new faces in our electorate.

Just two short weeks ago, the Albanese Labor Government handed down their third budget. We needed a budget focused on a back to basics economic agenda that…

As we enter into May, I am gearing up for a jam-packed month filled with local and community interactions, the Federal Budget, and Parliamentary sitting weeks.

With the crisp autumn air lingering, I find myself reflecting on the matters of my constituents, eager to address your concerns and champion your causes within Parliament…

On 25 January 2024, the Labor government announced changes to Individual income tax rates and thresholds from 1 July 2024. These changes are now law.

Heading into April and we can feel the first changes of the season.

This weekend was an important time as we pause to celebrate Easter. A time for many of us to acknowledge the true meaning and hope of Easter that can be found for all.

I hope you all had a blessed weekend with your loved ones, enjoying a time of reflection, forgiveness, renewal, and hope.

Parliament is back in session for the year and I have had the privilege of representing you, the people of Petrie, on issues that are important to you.

Heading into March, I look forward to meeting more of you around the electorate and celebrating how wonderful Petrie is!

Now more than ever, it has become apparent that Labor Government’s across the country are not interested in addressing the cost of living crisis, but are more concerned with pleasing their union donors and playing identity politics. And now we see that they can’t be trusted as they break their promise with drastic changes to the already legislated Stage 3 Income Tax Cuts.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I cannot believe it is that time of the year again. December is a time where we gather with those we cherish and love to celebrate not only Christmas, but all that 2023 has been. Throughout this holiday period, I am hoping that you will take some time to relax and reflect on 2023, how this year was special, and how you can make 2024 even better! In the spirit of togetherness, let us cherish those most dear to us, appreciate the diversity that enriches us, and share the goodwill that defines us.

In their first season, Dolphins memberships have passed some 30,000, a feat reached by only three other NRL sides. In 2023 alone, the Dolphins community and game development team have driven over 25,000 kilometres, made 241 school visits and covered more than 200 junior clubs throughout Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay and all-over Central Queensland.

I recently attended the Mueller College school fete in Rothwell. I asked locals to share with me what they love about Australia.

This year we once again have put our Petrie Biggest Survey out to the community, to get as much community feedback as possible, on the issues that most affect you. We’re grateful for all those who’ve completed our survey and want to continue to hear from those who are yet to complete it.

I had the chance to celebrate the contribution of 26 outstanding volunteers in Petrie, who go above and beyond and always show service over self, at my annual Volunteer Awards Morning Tea. This event is an opportunity to highlight the unsung, and often unseen heroes of in our community.

The Federal Budget is an opportunity for the Government of the day to demonstrate their priorities to the Australian people and outline an action plan to address some of the most pressing concerns for our country. Australians listened intently to the Treasurers 2023-24 Budget, in the hope that the promised cost-of-living relief would be delivered.

Delivery of the Bruce Highway Upgrades from Bracken Ridge to Pine River, including the Dohles Rocks Rd on/off ramps, Linkfield Rd Overpass and the Beams Rd Overpass, have been put at risk by the Albanese Labor Government’s decision to have a razor gang review funding for Queensland infrastructure projects.

Last week, the Federal Member for Petrie, the Hon. Luke Howarth celebrated the contributions of volunteers in the local community who go above and beyond in remarkable ways at Petrie’s 2023 Volunteer Awards Morning Tea.

The new Deception Bay Skate Park officially opened to four and two wheeled enthusiasts on Saturday and the Deception Bay community showed up in droves

The Albanese Government must end eight months of secrecy over how much money the Moreton Bay Regional Council will receive from the Local Roads and