LNP Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar said he was bitterly disappointed with the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s 2017-18 Budget yesterday.

“Yesterday’s budget confirms the Palaszczuk Labor Government has no real plan for Regional Queensland,” Mr Millar said.

Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar is outraged the city-centric Palaszczuk Labor Government has scrapped increased funding to the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme, which was introduced by the former LNP Government in 2012.

“It doesn’t take a Harvard educated lawyer to figure out what’s going on here.

The state of current services suggests Aurizon has no interest in delivering regional freight services beyond the expiry date of their existing contract in December.

Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar is pleased to see an additional $8 million committed by the Federal Government today, to the continuation of Great Artesian Basin infrastructure upgrades for two years to 2018-19.

“I am disappointed for the people of Western Queensland. While the Palaszczuk Government drags its feet on yet another review, the people of Western Queensland continue to pay up to $500 for a one way flight to Brisbane. The Palaszczuk Government has a responsibility to ensure residents in rural and regional communities can access essential services in major city centres without it breaking the bank.

Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar is pleased funding has been allocated for the development of the Western Queensland tourism sector under Queensland’s Transport and Tourism Connections Program.

A range of financial assistance payments are available for eligible primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations who were affected by Tropical Cyclone Debbie and associated rainfall and flooding earlier this month, Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar said today.

Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar is pleased to announce the Central West region will benefit from $1.44 million in funding under the Building Our Regions program for three infrastructure projects that will create jobs and deliver a timely boost to the local economy.   

The LNP has delivered milestone changes that will help struggling farmers facing debt with key amendments to see the introduction of a new Farm Debt Restructure Office in Queensland.

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