July 3rd, 2009
Published by tracie
Category: Media Release
Restoring Queensland’s AAA credit rating and easing the burden for business will create jobs and ensure taxpayers’ money is spent delivering services not paying off hefty interest bills, LNP Leader John-Paul Langbroek said today.
Speaking to the Queensland Media Club in Brisbane today, Mr Langbroek outlined the four principles that would underpin his approach to governing and restoring confidence in Queensland.
Mr Langbroek said the four principles included: Read More…
July 3rd, 2009
Published by tracie
Category: Media Release
FNQ motorists and tourism will be hit hard by the Bligh Government’s new fuel tax that’s pushed up bowser prices at least 9.2 cents a litre, the State Opposition said today.
In Cairns this morning, LNP Leader John-Paul Langbroek said Labor’s local Member Desley Boyle, as Tourism Minister was adamant cheaper fuel gave Queensland a “competitive advantage” in attracting tourists, but not any more.
”Desley Boyle stated her Government was committed to helping ensure Queensland’s appeal as a ‘drive tourism destination’ remained strong …that is up till the vote on fuel tax in Parliament,” Mr Langbroek said.
”Ms Boyle and Labor’s Member for Cook Jason O’Brien had more important things to do when than vote in Parliament on the fuel tax ….they were both a no-show. Read More…
July 2nd, 2009
Published by tracie
Category: Media Release
The State Opposition have called on Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon to stop shielding the Bligh Labor Government from any criticism following the release of the latest State of our Hospital report.
State Opposition Leader, John-Paul Langbroek said the buck passing and excuses have to stop.
”The sick state of our hospitals is the direct result of 11 years of State Labor Government neglect and mismanagement.
”This report outlines the sorry state Queensland hospitals are in so instead of passing the buck to the Federal Government, the Premier must take responsibility and commit to action to improve conditions,” Mr Langbroek said. Read More…
July 2nd, 2009
Published by tracie
Category: Uncategorized
The average Queensland family will have to find an extra $1500 a year just to pay the bills as a result of Bligh Labor Government decisions taking effect from today (Wednesday 1 July 2009).
State Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek said the start of the new financial year heralded a raft of cost of living increases largely brought on by Labor’s economic failures.
“From today, Queenslanders will be paying more every time they turn on a tap, flick on the lights, fill up or register their car, or go to the supermarket,” he said.
“While the impacts will vary, an average Queensland family will pay an extra $250 a year for electricity, an extra $200 - 300 a year to fill up the car and an extra $50 - 80 a year to register a car. Read More…