March 27, 2017
LNP Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has accused One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson of “holding the region’s economy to ransom”.
“There are more than 25,500 small businesses in Maranoa and livelihoods – connected to this important sector in our rural communities – are being held ransom as One Nation threatens to withhold voting on crucial tax cuts unless a Queensland sugar industry code of conduct is passed,” Mr Littleproud said.
“Whether you’re employed by or own a small business in our community, Senator Hanson is playing politics with your future by pitting Queenslander against Queenslander.
“She is trying to tangle separate issues together and, as a result, is jeopardising Maranoa’s small business sector.
“One Nation needs a wake-up call so please, pick up the phone or email Senator Hanson to remind her that she’s senator for the entire Queensland State.
“The small business sector is the engine room of our economy in Maranoa and it’s too important to be used as a political bargaining chip.”
Mr Littleproud said this was not the first time Queensland’s economy had been used as a pawn by Senator Hanson.
During her party’s campaign during the recent West Australian elections, Senator Hanson said she would be willing to see Queensland’s GST share reduced so that WA could get a better deal.
“Senator Hanson is willing to sell out our home state and this betrayal reinforces that One Nation can never be trusted with running the nation or Queensland’s finances,” Mr Littleproud said.
