Ken O'Dowd (Flynn, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Since 2010 I've worked hard, and so have my staff, to get millions of dollars in new health and educational services, roads, bridges, business support and water infrastructure. But there is still more to do in the face of the go-slow state government that has plagued politics at every step of the way. Gladstone's state member likes to pull the wool over one's eyes and pass the proverbial buck to the federal government for this slowdown. However, that's not the case. This is why my last election was so important for Flynn, and I take this opportunity to thank all the people who helped during the campaign to make it a great success. You were a part of an amazing team that was diligent and hardworking, never showing signs of weakness. I would like to thank: my campaign manager, Sonia Burton, from Emerald; Ash Jensen and Val and Ken McInnes from Biloela; Hec Kilah from Monto; Dot Hamilton from Eidsvold; Mike Burns from Emerald; Kathy Duff from Proston; Don Waugh from Gayndah; Gil and Michelle Smith from Wondai; Arthur Dingle from Mount Perry; Marg Morris from Gladstone; and Oz Blacker from Biggenden. Thank you all.

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