Boundary Change 'Common Sense' - southburnett.com.au

February 27, 2017

Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said on Monday it was “common sense” to bring the entire South Burnett into the one State Electorate.

Commenting on the proposed boundary changes, released by the Electoral Commission of Queensland on Thursday night, Mrs Frecklington said she had proudly represented the people of the Nanango electorate since 2012.

“Irrespective of the boundaries I intend to continue to represent the needs of the people in this great part of our State,” she said.

“Looking at the new maps, it seems like common sense to bring the entire South Burnett into one State Electorate. The areas of Somerset that I represent remain unchanged.

“Naturally I am disappointed to lose areas located in the Toowoomba and Western Downs Regional Council areas, but I am confident that (LNP Member for Condamine) Pat Weir and myself will continue to work together for the region.

“In my opinion, people don’t want us to be wasting time worrying about lines on a map.

“There are so many other important issues like health, roads and jobs.

“I’m proud to have delivered some great achievements for the South Burnett like funding through the Royalties for Regions program for new overtaking lanes and $10m in funding for the Kingaroy Water Treatment Plant.

“We’ve also seen funding for the new Kingaroy and Nanango Police Stations, a new ambulance station in Kingaroy and works on major road networks. But there’s so much more to do and along with my colleagues, I will be continuing to fight for our fair share across the region.”