Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Labor supports this motion. Across Mayo people are telling the Labor candidate, Reg Coutts, that they feel forgotten by this government. They feel Liberal Party fly-ins offer nothing but empty promises and little action. Reg is a great local candidate who is representing the people of Mayo based on his strong Labor values. He, like many in his community, has asked why the Liberals have waited for a by-election to pledge funds for this upgrade to sport and recreation facilities, an important investment in community health and wellbeing. If their promise is truly about more than just a boost for Georgina Downer's by-election chances, the Liberals shouldn't wait for the vote; they should start delivering funding now so that the community can enjoy this facility next summer.