Michelle Landry (Capricornia, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise today to celebrate another successful running of 'Pines for Parliament'. Earlier this week, a sweet aroma wafted through Parliament House. It was the unique smell of freshly picked pineapples direct from the Capricorn Coast. Capricornia is home to a number of great industries, but few as sweet as our pineapple industry. Pines for Parliament is an initiative of mine that delivers Australia's juiciest pineapples to our senators and members to highlight the delicious produce of Capricornia. Tropical Pines is a great local Capricornia business responsible for 45 per cent of Australia's fresh pineapple supply, two-thirds of which come directly from Yeppoon growers.

I'm sure everyone in this place and those in the Senate will join me in acknowledging just how deliciously sweet our prickly little exports are. Anyone who has been to Central Queensland knows how important our region is to the nation. We are unique. We are diverse. We are the resourceful heart of Queensland. We have skilled workers and we are open for business. I hope you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and all honourable members enjoy the pineapples I have delivered and always look out for genuine Yeppoon pineapples when you are looking to indulge your sweet tooth.

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