George Christensen (Dawson, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Liberal-National government has committed a billion dollars to two major job-creating projects in North Queensland, an area that is desperate for jobs. The Mackay Ring Road and the replacement of the Haughton River bridge are being held up right now by the state Labor government that shows no sense of urgency about jobs or road safety. That ring road will create 600 jobs. It has been in the planning and design phase since contracts were awarded on 11 March last year, almost a year ago.

Premier Palaszczuk has refused to fast-track those projects and construction is expected next year. To the Premier, I have circulated a petition and we want her to pull her finger out and get going on these projects. (Time expired)

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