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STANDARDQueensland

EDITION 4, 2015

THE YEAR IN REVIEWContributions from Malcolm Turnbull, Lawrence Springborg and Graham Quirk

What’s ahead in 2016

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM - our members have Queensland covered

Latest membership news













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I was honoured to take up the position as your Party President at the recent State Council meeting in November following Bruce McIver’s decision to leave the role. Bruce has provided strong leadership to Conservative politics in Queensland for a decade and on behalf of all LNP members, I thank him. It is humbling to lead an organisation of so many committed and dedicated volunteers. Without them, the LNP would not be the great force in Queensland and national politics that it is and for that I thank all members.

At state level, we have been implementing recommendations of the Borbidge-Sheldon Review that followed the January election. Leader Lawrence Springborg and his parliamentary colleagues have worked hard to rebuild public trust in the LNP and provide Queensland with a credible alternate government. Labor has enjoyed a minimal post-election honeymoon period as the Palaszczuk Government flounders with no plan for our state. In contrast, the LNP from Opposition has already put forward a real Economic Plan as an important step in our promise to unleash our state’s full potential. Lawrence has also led the way in re-engaging with our grassroots membership base. I thank all MPs for their work in this area, which I’m sure will provide great dividends when we face the next state election.

The recent federal leadership change presented a difficult time for many within our Party. It’s important to note that key Government policies have not changed, as is the commitment to build a more prosperous economy through sensible reform and Australians are now listening to that message. Malcolm Turnbull is outlining a clear plan to take the fight to Labor and the unions and we are now building a campaign to ensure our 22 Queensland LNP MPs retain their seats and our candidates win others from Labor. It is vital that we now work together to ensure the Coalition is re-elected. The worst outcome for our country would be Shorten Labor Government.

I congratulate Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and his LNP Council team who continue to provide strong and competent management of Brisbane. Graham heads into next year’s Council election with a tremendous record of achievement as Lord Mayor and is widely respected throughout the Brisbane community. His team has focused on economic opportunities, improved roads and transport, and public amenities to continue Brisbane’s growth as a true World City. For those members in the Brisbane City Council area, it’s imperative we do whatever we can to help Graham and his team in the coming election campaign to guarantee the future growth of Queensland’s capital city.

I am excited by the challenges we face in the coming year and the opportunity they offer for the LNP to provide leadership at local, state and federal government levels. The contribution made by our thousands of members has been a significant part of the progress we’ve made in 2015. I thank you all sincerely for the commitment you have shown to our Party which has built a platform for us to achieve electoral success in 2016.

From my family to yours, I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

Gary SpenceLNP President

As we near the end of year that can only be described as one of change and challenges for the LNP, the coming holiday period offers a chance for us all to reflect on the progress of our Party in 2015 and its future direction in 2016.

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Contents6 LNP Annual Convention

8 State Director, Lincoln Folo

10 LNP State Council - Kingaroy

12 Christmas message from the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull

14 Deputy State Director, Ben Riley

16 Meet the new LNP Federal candidates

24 The Party for all Queenlanders

26 From the State Leader

28 Around the regions

35 Questions Without Notice

36 LNP Women – Dr Theresa Craig

38 Young LNP - Jack Piggott

40 Lord Mayor Report

42 Nominating a member for an award

44 Out & About

46 Dates to remember

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More than 650 people attended this year’s Annual Convention in July held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This is the largest event on the LNP calendar each year and is open to all members to attend.

Every five years, the LNP Convention provides the opportunity for Party Units to propose changes and amendments to the LNP Constitution. In a marathon session that went well into the Friday

night these proposals were debated and then accepted or rejected. The updated Constitution can be viewed on the LNP website.

The lost of Policy Resolutions carried during the three day meeting is also on our website.

It was to be the last Annual Convention for Bruce McIver as President who presented awards to members and LNP Parliamentarians who’ve given long and distinguished serve to the Party.

Membership Officer Kay Kington and long-time volunteer Jacki Clayton

Shadow Cabinet members taking questions from the floor

The LNP Merchandise Stand

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Immediate Past President Bruce McIver and wife Chris

Candidate for Griffith - Fiona Ward

Former State Director Brad Henderson, wife Tracy with their two sons thanked by Bruce McIver

As the Prime Minster has enthusiastically told us, we are living in the most exciting times in history. We are seeing change

at a rate and scale like never before. China is transforming before our very eyes, as he said “from barely contributing to the global economy to becoming the single largest national economy.”

So what is our aspiration as a nation? What is our goal? For reform, in and of itself is the journey, not the destination. The PM has set the goal before us:

“Surely it is that we should continue to be a high wage, generous social welfare safety net, first world economy. A nation that is as fair as it is open to opportunity.”

And how do we do that?

In a larger, more competitive world, we must be more productive, more innovative, and more competitive. We must acquire not just the skills but a culture of flexibility that welcomes dramatic structural and technological change and the opportunities that are presented to us. And we must we demonstrate our respect for the intelligence of the Australian people

by being open and honest about our circumstances, understanding and explaining both the challenges and the opportunities.

We need to explain that every element of our government’s policy is designed to deliver better jobs and greater opportunities. We fight so hard to win the right to govern to be able provide a more prosperous and secure future for all Australians today and tomorrow. A future that is fair both to those who want to get ahead and those who, for whatever reason, are not able to do so.

And that is where we differ so markedly from the Labor Party. While Labor markets itself as socially progressive, it is economically moribund. It is scared of adapting and preparing for the future. The Labor Party hasn’t supported a single serious economic reform for almost 30 years.

And the future that we envision, the future that we are committed to is very much at risk if Bill Shorten is elected Prime Minister.

The Labor Party have a vision for Australia, but it does not reflect our hopes, dreams and aspirations. It reflects Labor’s victim mentality. It reflects their smallness of thought; their policy timidity. This isn’t personal – it’s cultural. Labor fears economic

reform because its trade union base does not have the agility or will to change to meet future workforce requirements. And Australian workers know that – that’s why union membership in the private sector is now less than 11% of the workforce.

This Christmas season as we reflect on the year that’s been and plan for the year ahead consider the future that you’re prepared to work hard for, to fight for, for the benefit our families, communities and the benefit of our nation. 2016 will be a year of hard work. A year of tough grind and taking the fight up to Labor as we ask Queenslanders in 30 different electorates to all make the same choice – to vote 1 for the LNP in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

From all the staff at the LNP we wish you and your family a safe, happy Christmas and a prosperous and secure new year. We look forward to working with you to retain Government at the Council and Federal elections so that we can deliver the vision we have for our nation.

Our biggest advantage is a clear vision and plan

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Lincoln FoloState Director

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Kingaroy may have been the smallest town to host an LNP State Council but it provided the backdrop for what many delegates described as the best meeting of its kind in the Party’s history.

The LNP continued its pledge to take this important event to regional parts of our state as a demonstration of its commitment to be the Party for all Queenslanders.

280 delegates and observers travelled from across Queensland to attend the Kingaroy meeting.

Wide Bay Region Chair Damien Tessmann didn’t miss the opportunity to show off some of the best his region has to offer. He hosted a welcome “Paddock Party” on his family property just outside Kingaroy.

The meeting heard several informative addresses from state and federal representatives and many important resolutions were discussed and debated.

State Council also elected Gary Spence as the new LNP President and Llew O’Brien as Vice President.

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PRIME MINISTER

MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER

CHRISTMAS 2015 As we gather with family and friends this festive season, we reflect on the traditional meaning of Christmas and consider all the things for which we should be grateful. In Australia our blessings are plentiful—our freedoms, our egalitarian and multicultural society and the boundless possibilities of the years ahead. We have come to acknowledge that with hard work, resilience, creativity and mutual respect, our future will be bright. We also remember those Australians whose Christmas will not be as joyous a celebration—those who are less fortunate, those who battle illness or isolation and those who are separated from loved ones. As a generous, compassionate society we offer those members of our community our support. I wish all the hard working members of the LNP a Merry Christmas and a heartfelt thank you for the contribution you make. From Lucy and me and our family, to you and yours, we wish you a relaxing and safe holiday and a 2016 filled with peace, happiness and love.

The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP Prime Minister of Australia

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A christmas message from the Prime Minister

Swimming Australia Director, Bevon Slattery presents the Prime Minister with a Dolphins tracksuit

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Rather than look for excuses or point the bone at individuals, for the sake of all Queenslanders now is the time we must

reassess our approach to politics. If you’ve spent more than half an hour with me in the past four and a bit months that I’ve been in this role you’ve probably heard me rant about the need for us to improve our ground game.

At this year’s election, from what I experienced and the overwhelming feedback I received, Labor outplayed us on the ground in key seats. Despite having a membership base two-thirds the size of ours, Labor was effective at using local issue campaigns to recruit supporters to complement their existing party and union membership base.

Whilst it’s encouraging to have more members than the Labor party, from a campaign perspective our engagement level is more relevant. There’s little value having a long branch list if only a few of the members are active. To increase our engagement levels we need to widen our net to include supportive members of the community in our local campaigns. In many instances

this will be the stepping stone that leads to them becoming party members.

With unions providing the funding and numbers on the ground that gave Labor an advantage; it was also the type of campaign activities they undertook. Labor was more effective at mobilising their grassroots to hold one-on-one conversations with voters about issues that mattered to them through doorknocking and phone canvassing. Whilst letterbox drops and roadsides are important campaign techniques, talking directly with voters is more authentic and carries greater impact. Internal Labor research from the 2013 federal election found one in every five conversations with a volunteer shifted a vote.

Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time on the ground in campaigns throughout the state. Whilst each region has its own unique attributes, one common thread is an apprehension from our volunteers to knock on doors and pick up phones. If we are to turn around our 10% success rate at a state level, that culture has to change. That’s why during the month of action I placed so much emphasis on door-knocking and talking directly with voters. I’m heartened that the feedback I received from those who trialled

our door-knocking surveys was overwhelmingly positive. Many of the volunteers acknowledged that while they were anxious at first, after the first few houses they relaxed, grew in confidence and sensed their efforts were well received by voters.

There’s nothing revolutionary in what I’ve said above and in many ways we need to go back to basics. Politics is about people and relationships. We need to build more meaningful relationships with more people. This shift in approach can’t simply be delivered on high by the Ivory towers of headquarters or the leader’s office, but rightly on the ground by our grassroots members.

2016 is shaping up to be a massive year politically. With council elections on March 19, a federal election due and the possibility of a state election in the second half of the year, now is the time to build your local campaign machine. As things wind down for the year, please take the time over the Christmas break to think of practical ways you can boost the capacity of your local campaigns. Of course, if there is any way I, or the headquarters team, could help you with this, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Merry Christmas

Want to know a depressing statistic? Not once in my 29 years has our side of politics won back to back elections in Queensland. Scarily, nine of the last ten general

elections have resulted in Labor forming government. The long-term dominance of Labor is unhealthy for our democracy. It has been and unfortunately will continue to be disastrous for our state. Labor arrogantly considers themselves to be the natural

party of government in Queensland.

We must beat them on the ground

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Meet the eight new LNP Federal Candidates

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Tell us a little about your personal background.

I am an environmental engineer, living in Kedron with my wife and two young boys. I have worked in a variety of engineering sectors for over twenty years including environmental consulting, oil & gas development, civil contracting and bulk water supply. My family and I enjoy getting out and about, swimming at the beach, going for bushwalks and we attend a local church. My wife and I also have three grown daughters, now all married and two with their own children, so we are grandparents!

What motivated you to nominate as an LNP candidate?

I wanted to give the people of Lilley a stronger voice in Canberra, a voice that joins the debate in seeking a smaller, less intrusive government, helping people to step up and face their local issues and ensure there is money to spend in future budgets that isn’t borrowed from our kids.

What are the key local issues in your electorate?

Lilley is characterised by an eclectic mix of older and newer residential areas adjoined by numerous industrial areas all interspersed by a number of creeks, wetlands and coastal fringes. Like many metropolitan areas, the people of Lilley are concerned about electricity prices and other cost of living pressures, traffic congestion which slows down business, and people are also interested in maintaining local employment opportunities.

With Brisbane’s national and international airport firmly in the lectorate, Lilley is seeing new opportunities associated with the 2nd runway development and the release of adjacent industrial land.

What do you most enjoy about campaigning?

I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their stories and insights into what makes Brisbane’s north great and how it can be even better. I also enjoy working with my campaign team and engaging with the LNP volunteers who are a valuable asset in engaging with the electorate.

What’s the hardest part of campaigning?

What makes campaigning hard is knowing that there are some problems I’m not going to be able to solve, despite the real and painful situations some people find themselves in.

If successful, what’s the first thing you’d like to achieve as a federal representative for your electorate?

I want the national Parliament to know that Lilley has a strong voice again, one that is prepared to engage in the national conversation and prosecute the issues important to the people of Lilley.

In particular, I am looking forward to reassuring the Parliament that the people of Lilley are ready to step up and deal with their local issues relating to employment, community participation, community safety and doing our bit to see the national budget come back into balance.Da

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My background is directly related to the electorate of Griffith where I went to school at Somerville House, and further obtain a Bachelor of Arts in political economy and a Masters of Arts

in cultural policy. My work at the Queensland Performing Arts centre in management has given me the opportunity to deliver internationally renowned performances to the community such as Les Mis, Cats, The Sound of music, and performances by the QSO, QTC & OQ and fabulous new works. My small have given me an incite into the challenges the face business everyday.


My motivation to nominate as the candidate for Griffith is an unwavering belief in the party and its ideals and philosophies that I believe make Australia great. I also believe there should be more women in Parliament to have a balance and with myself bring an innovative, creative approach to decision making, I am passion about social justice but from the perspective of giving people assistance to achieve their goals rather than a handout.


Child care and lack of it, cost of living, the Bulimba Barracks & Kurilpa master plan.

What do you most enjoy about campaigning

I love campaigning and meeting all the fantastic people on the campaign trail. Everyone has a fascinating and unique story of which we all contribute to society in very different ways.


Nothing as I love it all because when you are focused on a goal nothing is hard. A problem is never a problem but a challenge that has to be solved and is usually solved by thinking outside the square.


The first thing that I would like to achieve is to establish an ongoing innovative business network for the community to support small business in the area.

Fiona Ward - Griffith


First and foremost, I’m a family man - I’m the youngest of nine kids and am married to Sophia and Dad to Alexandra (plus uncle to 26 nieces and nephews). Professionally, my first job was training as a baker but I ended up having 20+

years in commerce, mainly in senior management roles with blue-chip international companies based in Asia. I’ve been fortunate to study at some great universities and have degrees that include an MBA and a Masters in Economics. I’ve always taken on community work; often for charities that help young people. That passion continues to this day, as I continue to operate a not-for-profit I founded called Generation Innovation which helps solve youth unemployment with youth entrepreneurship. Lastly, I’m proud to live on the Sunshine Coast and feel extremely fortunate to live in the best part of the best country in the world.


I believe the greatest contribution I can make to the world around me is in a political capacity and since my values align to those of the LNP, nominating as an LNP candidate was a no-brainer.


The most common issues I’m hearing from people in Fairfax include i) Protecting our way of life with strong national security, ii) generating jobs with a high growth economy, iii) modernising local infrastructure including road, rail and air and iv) improving cost of living for seniors and families and v) protecting our natural environment.


It sounds weird but I love door knocking — it’s oddly therapeutic to switch off from the mobile phone, the emails and other demands and just get back to basics with simply talking to people.


Finding time to rest and recharge.


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I am third generation in the electorate of Kennedy with a huge family mostly involved in small businesses and primary industries across a number of small towns in Kennedy. I gained

a science degree at James Cook University and worked my way to becoming the CEO of three companies mainly working with the community, tourism, Indigenous and primary industries sectors and I was also elected and served as a councillor on Etheridge Shire Council. I am married with three grown daughters and live in Georgetown.


I have spent most of my career working for the community and primary industry sectors of northern and north western Queensland and shared the frustrations of failures in policy, and most importantly of bureaucracy, in serving the north. In the interests of improving the public service to our region I learned to lobby and assisted many industries to get legislation and program changes and helped win funds and awards for the region. I believe there are many practical steps that can be taken to improve the way in which government serves our region that requires less ‘hype’ and more ‘real work’ in presenting and negotiating on behalf of our needs. I believe I have the proven skills to do this and to better position our region.


Kennedy is in a prime location with the necessary resources and businesses poised for growth over the next 50 years. It is pivital that our political representation be able to position this electorate to make the most of these opportunities

available while at the same time rectifying the unnecessary policy and bureaucracy limitations that are stifling prosperity in the region. New and improved infrastructure such as water storages and transport are essential and confidence in the political representation in the region is needed for joint public and private sector partnerships to build and maintain these. Improved and more practical services in our aged care and communications are also essential for the social well being of the region.


I really like talking with people and solving problems - for me this is fun and very satisfying. I also love the creativity and diversity of ideas that you find within the public and across the region as you campaign. Campaigning is like having the window to the future open to you through the eyes of hundreds of interesting people and seeing the pathways that you know you could help blaze to make a positive difference for the region and the community that you love.


Remembering what day it is - we just get so busy we lose sense of time.


Work hard with local people to present our region to the country - it is beautiful and has so much to offer that unfortunately most of our government services and programs has no idea about. We have opportunities arising with our agricultural, tourism and education sectors and I want to see these realised. We have complex issues with rural debt, insurance, and aged care that I believe a mix of simple solutions will improve. In terms of infrastructure I will see significant water storages built and freight routes sealed and improved - our economy runs on the efficiencies of freight. No

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I grew up in a small business family and went on to have my own small business for five years. I have worked in the information technology industry and the public sector where I worked in the Department of Defence managing the maintenance and

sustainment of the F111 fighter jet. I currently lead open and public data for the Queensland Government. I know first hand the need for good policies for businesses and our community.

I am very involved in the disability and veteran communities in Blair.

I am married to Steven who is in the Royal Australian Air Force and we live in Ipswich with our three teenage children Gabriella, Ryan and Braydon.


A combination of frustration with the local Labor member and a strong desire to change things nationally and locally. The people of Blair deserve a member who will do three things for them: ensure legislation benefits the electorate; secure funding for local infrastructure and better local services; and advocate and fight for issues that are important for us individually and as a community.


Ipswich Motorway - Labor promised a full upgrade of the motorway in 2007. Eight years on, during the biggest spending government that Australia has ever seen and we only have half an upgrade. The Coalition have provided $279 million in the 2014 budget to kickstart the next part of the motorway but the Labor state government refuse to cooperate and fund their share of the upgrade to progress this vital piece of infrastructure.

Jobs - Ensuring every family has someone with a job is a high priority.

NBN, mobile phone black spots and communications - when I am doorknocking in any area of the electorate across all age brackets, NBN and mobile phone black spots are the most common issues that are raised.

Sporting infrastructure - I am fighting to build new sporting infrastructure in the electorate.


Having the opportunity to approach anyone in my community and discuss with them how we can make the Ipswich & Somerset regions even better. I love connecting people. I meet so many people I try to put people in touch with others to assist them. Last week I was talking with a mother and her adult son who has a mild disability. He has been unable to find work. I know a local business who employs a few young men with disabilities and he now has a job interview with that business. Fingers crossed!


Fundraising, manning 52 polling booths and combating local Labor spin. I really appreciate it when members and supporters come to fundraising events and man booths. Blair is a large electorate. I am really fortunate to have members & supporters who keep me informed.


Secure funding to complete the Ipswich Motorway - it is essential for economic growth in the region.


Born and raised in Chinchilla I’ve lived and worked right across Maranoa all my life. My wife Sarah and I now live in Warwick with our three boys Tom, Hugh and Harry. I’m the Regional Manager for

Suncorp Bank for South West Qld and Sarah and I also own a small business in Warwick that employs 4 people.


My father Brian was the state member for Western Downs so I saw first hand what impact a good local member can have on the people’s lives they represent.


Improved Connectivity through effective telecommunication, road and rail infrastructure and the drought.


Meeting people and traveling.


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I am a 48-year-old family man who has been married for almost 20 years.

The most important part of my life is my family, my wife Sharyn and our two girls Jordana and Sophee but also our

extended families. My family immigrated to Australia over 100 years ago, started with nothing and built families and business from there in Regional Queensland and now some of us in Brisbane. My wife’s family are very similar and are still farmers in Regional Queensland.

I have over 25 years of Professional, Corporate, Executive, Small Business and Military background that I have learnt from and will bring to serve the people of this community and the LNP.


I have been brought up in a multicultural aspiring family that has always seen Australia as a land of opportunity where you can work hard and follow your dreams.

I want to focus on Families and Communities, Small Business and Economic Development.

I am a patriotic Australian who believes that to serve is an honourable pursuit. I learnt this form my family, community, professional and military background.

This is why I put my hand up to nominate as an LNP candidate, because this is also what we stand for as a Party, as a community.


What the people of Moreton have been telling me is that it is mainly about jobs and economic stability. This is both recently but also over the last eight years.

Small business is suffering and it is the major contributor to the local economy and job market. Moreton has one of the highest densities of small business in the country and their success is vital to the development and growth of our community.

Youth unemployment is a major concern for families and

the future for their children.

We have high youth unemployment both at the job entry level for under skilled workers but also at the Graduate level where many young people in our community cannot find work in their graduate professions, especially in our strong multicultural communities.

There are also other local issues around traffic and transport infrastructure as well as health services for families and our high level of retirees in the community.


Dealing with people.

To me it’s all about people. I am all about grassroots campaigning, yes with a strategic intent, but you just get out there and deal with people.

In the almost 20 years that I have been a member of this Party I have always been campaigning for the people, the people of this party and the people of our communities.


The HEAT! Campaigning in summer is hard yakka.

But it’s also about the fact that you have to put yourself up for all to scrutinise and criticize but that is the nature of what we do. The commitment also means that you have to spend time away from your family, but that is why I am doing this, for my family and yours.

But let’s not forget the HEAT!


In the first months and first term I would like to deliver on the promises we make to the local community and show them that I can deliver. I would show them what it means to have a representative again who knows how to get it done. I want to deliver on one of our projects that has real meaning to families.

I want to also show the members of our Party that I will not forget where I came from and that I will repay the trust, commitment and faith that they have put in me.

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I’m a Dutch born Australian who came to Australia with my parents as a toddler. At the age of 18 I became a Psychiatric Nurse at a large hospital in NSW. After having

two sons I worked at East West Airlines and Australia’s Wonderland in Marketing. My family moved to Qld 26 years ago and I established a successful school and sports photography business. After selling that business about 10 years ago I became the President of a large Community Centre in Loganlea and was also the Vice President of the large Logan Chamber of Commerce for 3 years. I ran unsuccessfully for Waterford in 2009 but then won the seat of Stretton convincingly in 2012 and served my community as their hard working Member for almost 3 years. I am now keen to serve the broader community of Rankin which takes in half of her old electorate.


As the former member for Stretton I had found my calling. I absolutely loved serving the wonderful and diverse community that I really came to love and respect and I worked very hard attending meetings and functions most nights and weekends. I have continued to attend many events since January. I believe I still have much to offer and I choose not to give up working for the betterment of my community.


As the local MP I understood what the key issues were and still do. A perplexing issue that many constituents have is slow and inadequate internet service and black spots in mobile phone coverage.

Rankin has three of the largest nature reserves in Brisbane and Logan Cities including a huge variety of wildlife including our endangered Koala population. Therefore most of the Rankin electorate care deeply about the environment.

The Berinbah wetlands feeds into the Logan River and I’ve been passionate about improving the water quality of our waterways for many many years and have run campaigns to educate and discourage people from throwing their fast food wrappers on the street.

My whole adult life has been in the pursuit of undertstanding mental health issues such as depression. Since participating in the 2014 G20 I’ve been privileged to be included on the board of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics; An international body of world renowned Neurosurgeons. Scientists and Professors collaborating to find solutions and treatments for Alzheimer’s and many other illnesses of the brain.

People want jobs or they want to start a business. They need help to achieve their goals and as a former business mentor and life coach I’m experienced in helping them do that. I will campaign for effective incentives to turn dreams into reality and reward for hard work and entrepreneurship.

I always try to help all that come to me and though I wasn’t always able to please everyone I did always listen and care about their concerns. That said I did have many, many wins over the 3 years I served the people of Stretton. I believe I can achieve even better outcomes as a Member of the current Federal Government.


I really enjoy meeting people and listening to their hopes and dreams. I have been actively door knocking and holding weekly community listening posts for over 4 years.


Getting up at 6am to stand on the side of a busy road to wave to people


Speeding up the NBN rollout to all of Rankin and reducing the black areas of mobile phone coverage

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LNP ValuesThese values provide an objective and timeless foundation for the Constitution. They complement statements around Party policy as pronounced from time to time, belief and philosophy and underpin these as the primary filter for Party decisions and behaviour.

• Freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, freedom of expression and freedom of association as the building blocks of a robust and fair society.

• The family as the indispensable forum where children are raised and nurtured, and the foundation of resilient communities and a cohesive society.

• Government with a sustainable level of debt, which does not impose an unfair burden on future generations.

• The worth and dignity of every individual, the priority of helping the marginalised, and public and personal integrity, in underpinning a society in which people of different beliefs and cultures live in peace and harmony with each other, contributing to the common good, respecting others and taking seriously their obligations as citizens of Australia.

• Smaller government with its emphasis on facilitating the potential of people, catalysing their intuition to do good and encouraging rather than stifling initiative. This helps shape a community open to new ideas, supporting innovators and risk takers and valuing entrepreneurs – economic and social as fundamental to a vibrant and prosperous community.

• The right to private property and the right to be rewarded for effort, recognising that in any exchange freely undertaken, both parties will benefit. The encouragement and facilitation of wealth flows through to people enjoying the highest possible standards of living, health and education and a society which provides opportunity for all and support for those in need.

• A sustainable environment balancing the need to be productive while preserving our natural assets to be enjoyed by future generations.

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The phrase “A Party for all Queenslanders” is one you hear often about the LNP. The two members featured on these pages are a great example of that and the great diversity within our Party.

They come from very different backgrounds with very different stories to tell but are united behind a Party and cause they truly believe in. A Party that respects all Queenslanders and strives to provide equality opportunity for all.

The Party for all Queenslanders

In 1951, Sir Robert Menzies had recently commenced his second term as Prime Minister as leader of his new Liberal Party and in Queensland Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen was a fresh-faced backbencher yet to make his mark on the state political scene.

It was also the year Jim Bakker joined the party after attending a meeting in Brisbane where the Prime Minister gave an address that had a lasting impact.

“We went along and he made his speech which was very good and he finished by saying “Righto all you young people, don’t stand back, sign up” and we did.”

It was a time when Australia was still getting back on its feet after World War 2. In Brisbane, there were very few sealed roads and a modern sewer system was still more than a decade away. There was wide public concern over the spread of Communism and debate over the White Australia Policy was beginning to heat up. It ended in 1966 under the Coalition Government led by Prime Minister Harold Holt.

Jim Bakker has been an active Party member from the day he joined. He began by volunteering at polling booths and as a scrutineer before taking up various positions on Party branches. Jim was the first Chair of the Liberal’s Federal Electoral Council for the seat of Ryan and also served on the Party’s State Finance Committee.

Now aged 85, he still attends branch meetings and is regarded as a great authority on local issues by state and federal representatives. He has one key piece of advice to aspiring MPs.

“The most important issue is communication with the public and some people are good at it and some people are no good at it.”

The values and enthusiasm that prompted Jim to sign up back in 1951 remain the same today.

“The issue is free enterprise is important, Basically the othe side is controlled by the unions and not for the good of the people and free enterprise will create jobs and progress and that’s what we’re after.”

“I still do what I can because I have children and they have children and I hope that things might be better for them.”

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Jim Bakker (third from right) with the late Senator Neville Bonner (centre)

Jim with Member for Moggill, Dr Christian Rowan

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Rob’s journey with the LNP began a lot more recently in April this year. Rob hails from a small town in Queensland’s remote far north where he works as a Truancy Officer. Like Jim Bakker, he was inspired by the Party’s highest office-holder to join the LNP but it came with challenges.

Rob is the only LNP member in town and he’d have to travel more than a thousand kilometres to attend a branch meeting where his nearest fellow members reside. Those challenges haven’t curbed his enthusiasm for the LNP cause and his commitment to the Party can only be described as an inspiration. He tells his story below through a Q & A session.

Tell us a little about your background, where you live and the sort of issues that are important to people living there?

I have had a very hard upbringing facing many disadvantages as a child until I was given to my uncle and aunty in my early teens. That turned my life around for the better and I learned that your past does not determine your future - you do. I live in a small remote Indigenous community called Umagico at the very tip of Cape York. The issues that are important to my community are similar to those in many other similar areas - employment, education and high cost of living.

What’s the best part about living there?

The pure beauty of the untouched landscape and its people and culture.

How did you develop an interest in politics and why did you join the LNP?

I have a very strong desire to impact my generation with great positive change and this desire led me to my interest in politics. The person who inspired me to join the LNP was the former PM, the Honourable Tony Abbott during his campaign in 2013. It was the way he represented the Party that drew me in to learn more about the movement that eventually led me to read about the great founder himself Sir Robert Menzies.

How do you maintain contact with fellow LNP members?

Through our regional Facebook group page and my friend Jeremy Neal.

Do you feel that living in a remote area limits your ability to provide input to the party?

Yes a little bit due to distance from the closest regional city like Cairns or Mareeba where most events and meetings are held.

Have any other locals in your community expressed an interest in joining up to keep you company?

Not as yet but I will be doing my own outreach in my community, particularly to the young people, to join the movement of the LNP.

How do you see your future involvement with the LNP developing?

It is developing faster and greater than I’d ever imagined, I feel so loved and appreciated by this great movement which I love.

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Linda and I wish every LNP member and their family a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Of course, on a political front in Queensland, 2015 was disappointing for our party when we narrowly lost the January state election. However the strength of our membership and the support given to each and every one of our 42 State MPs has ensured our party remained strong, united and focused on returning to government.

Your parliamentary team has been working hard to grow Queensland’s confidence in the LNP and is engaging with voters, industry and membership all over Queensland.

The message I am getting loud and clear everywhere I go is that Labor is holding Queensland back; and that people are turning to the LNP for policies that can energise our economy and unleash the potential of every individual, every community and every industry in every part of Queensland.

In contrast Labor has taken our state backwards with a mixture of ‘get squares’; economic policy inertia; and Ministers beholden to union bosses and the extreme greens. Labor’s focus on repealing outlaw motorcycle gang legislation, their decision to attack

primary producers through unworkable vegetation management laws, and their rush to entrench in legislation ‘union encouragement’ provisions, confirms Labor is not in touch with Queenslanders.

As 2015 comes to a close I would like to pay tribute to our new President Gary Spence and outgoing president Bruce McIver who have helped steer the party through challenging times and put us in a solid position for next year’s Federal Election and Brisbane City Council election; and ensured we are at the ready for any state by-elections.

I would also like to pay tribute not only to my current parliamentary colleagues, but also my former colleagues who either lost their seats or retired at the 2015 state election. Each and every one of these MPs has relied on, and been thankful for, the strong support from branch members.

Please accept Linda’s and my very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing break and spend time to cherish the importance of family and friends at this special time.

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It’s been a good time to be a member of the Wide Bay Region over the last six months!

Our highlight was the Kingaroy State Council meeting which has been hailed as an amazing success. Feedback received from one very senior leader within the conservative forces said that the event was the most enjoyable of all political events that he had been to in his 30 years in politics. Apart from delivering a State Council with the benefit of country hospitality, we proved that it’s not just the provincial cities of Queensland (outside of the southeast) that can host events of this size in the regions. Putting my Councillor hat on for just a moment the money injected into the Kingaroy economy was most well received from local businesses, and I am not aware of any other political party that gives back to local economies like we do with State Councils in the regions.

Well done to all in head office and particularly to Tilly Lewis for all her amazing effort in making it happen in the way that it did!

We also rejoice in having one of our own elected as the new Vice President of the LNP. Immediate Past Wide Bay Regional Chairman Llew O’Brien’s elevation is a great addition to the LNP and he brings his years as an active Regional Chair and formidable campaigner to the senior levels of our great party.

On a local level, we’ve seen some change in the Gympie area in addition to their new MP. The Gympie and Gympie South branches have amalgamated to form the new Gympie branch. Apart from consolidating the amount of meetings that need to occur it ensures that a city like Gympie can have a large branch to better enhance fundraising and political activity. Congratulations to Teresa Cobb as the new Chair along with Ivan Knaggs as Vice Chairman.

And finally it’s worth noting the record turnout that came along to the annual joint Bundaberg SEC, Burnett SEC and Hinkler FDC Christmas Party held at the Bundaberg RSL – over 150 in attendance and not a spare chair to be found.

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The Brisbane North Region is very excited to be heading into 2016.

We have been preparing for the chance of all three level of governments holding elections next year, our focus has been in grass roots campaigning.

Following the AGM in October 2015, the regional executive has held a series of new initiatives building on the strong leadership of our former regional chair Bob Anderson.

These new initiatives included:• A full day of training, policy development and campaign tactics• Candidate schooling tailored to the Brisbane North region issues• A phone canvassing blitz to push our federal candidates, raise issues and

update our data bases of voter intentions and details• Regional calendar of events to assist communication with members who

don’t have emails• Brisbane City Council campaigning events and regional flying squads

We are extremely proud of the efforts of our local members during the month of action, particularly in the preparations for the coming campaigns in Lilley and Petrie. We made significant progress in fundraising for these two seats and updated contact details for thousands of volunteers, local business donors and indications of voter issues for building up the local campaigns.

Following the March local council elections the region will be holding a policy forum for the lead into the annual convention. We have had a strong focus on building social events for our various communities to get to know each other and welcome new members.

Our 2016 goals are to win the Northgate and the Sandgate Wards in the local council elections, which would secure the entire north side for the LNP. This will build a strong base for us to hold the federal seats of Petrie and Dickson and importantly win Lilley. This strong base of resources will focus the region in the recruitment and training of candidates for the state election. With 3 of 12 state seats held currently we are mobilised to build on that number to contribute to a successful state campaign, whenever that might be held.

Our regional executive thank the LNP staff under Lincoln Folo for supporting and helping us deliver for the membership of Brisbane North.

BRISBANENORTHSTATE SEATSAspleyClayfieldEvertonFerny GroveKallangurMurrumbaNudgeeRedcliffe

Pine RiversSandgateStafford

FEDERAL SEATSDicksonLilleyPetrie

John CotterBrisbane North Region Chair

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As we approach the end of 2015, it is appropriate to reflect on what has been a very eventful year in politics both at state level and federally. The past year can be characterised as being one of contrasting highs and lows and one in which we had a number of unexpected events at the political and organisational levels. Whilst the unexpected loss of the state election back in January certainly qualifies as a low it was pleasing to see the LNP’s strong representation maintained in the Gold Coast Region.

Federally, the significant improvement in the polls for the Coalition Government following Malcolm Turnbull taking over as PM has generally been well received by LNP members in the Gold Coast Region. It’s provided renewed confidence that the Federal Government will be returned at the next election.

The Gold Coast Region continues to be well represented at Ministerial level and congratulations go to Steven Ciobo on his elevation to the position of Minister for International Development and the Pacific and to Stuart Robert as the Minister for Human Services and Veteran Affairs. Congratulations also to Karen Andrews on her role as Assistant Minister for Science.

Congratulations to Gary Spence on his being elected unopposed as the new State President. On behalf of the Region, I wish Gary all the best as he takes on this very challenging and demanding role.

Immediate past President, Bruce McIver was a frequent visitor to the Gold Coast region and we will get a chance to formally thank him for the enormous personal sacrifices that he made on behalf of the party at a dinner to be held in his honour at the Brisbane Convention Centre on 26th February next year.

There have been a number of events around the region over the last few months. These included a Local Government Forum hosted by the Young LNP at the Robina Community Centre on 26th October which was also attended by senior party members. Mayor Tom Tate, Brisbane Councillor Andrew Wines, and former Minister for Local Government David Crisafulli participated in the forum.

The recent visit by the PM to Beenleigh to open the new town centre received a great response from residents, and provided Bert van Manen with very positive publicity in the lead up to the next Federal election. Lawrence Springborg and Gary Spence have both attended separate Forde FDC meetings in the last month and their attendance in this crucial marginal seat is much appreciated.

Our focus in 2016 will be to ensure the return of all five Federal Members in the Gold Coast Region with increased margins in their respective seats and to ensure that the Turnbull government is returned with an increased majority. We must also remain ready to mount a strong campaign should a state election happen to eventuate during the year. I take this opportunity to thank all LNP members for their support of the Party and for what the LNP stands for.

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SouthportSurfers ParadiseWaterford

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Viv GraysonGold Coast Region Chair

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Mayor Tom Tate addressing the Gold Coast YLNP’s Local Govt. Forum held in October

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The last six months has seen the exciting creation of two new branches in the CQ Region, being the Emerald Women Branch and the Capricornia Business Branch. Efforts in the region have also shifted from the state arena to ensure that we maintain our four federal members. Full marks go to the Capricornia FDC who has been staging several very successful fundraisers.

The Regional Membership drive will conclude on Friday 18th December, with the prizes for the most successful Branch and SEC announced on that day. We hope that the prizes of Barnaby Joyce’s RM William Port Boots are ideal fundraisers for the successful party units.

Senator Matthew Canavan was able to welcome the Deputy PM to Rockhampton in early November to open his permanent office there. It’s great to have Senator Canavan in the region and have him being so active right across our party units and lending support to various MP’s and members.

The region has also seen an extensive preselection in Maranoa following the decision of Bruce Scott to retire. Congratulations to David Littleproud for his selection which was ratified by State Council in Kingaroy.

State Council was very well attended by delegates from CQ. Hopefully they all receive a wet summer before the next State Council meeting in late February to preselect Senate Candidates.

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FEDERAL SEATSCapricorniaFlynn

CENTRALQUEENSLAND

Sean DillonBrisbane South Regional Chair

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Brisbane South Region held a Policy Forum on the 7th of May to review and give party units the opportunity to air their submissions in an open forum prior to State Convention. The forum was well attended and some good suggestions were introduced to the meeting.

Three of our ladies Julie Robinson, Juanita Gibson and Marilyn Wilson travelled to Canberra in September to move resolutions at the National Party Federal convention. I am delighted to say that all three motions were passed with an amendment to only one resolution. We are all very proud of their efforts.

With the Council election in March approaching fast I congratulate our candidates Deirdre Thomson, Leanne McFarlane, Brett Gillespie, Ashley Higgins, and incumbent members Adrian Schrinner, Angela Owen-Taylor, Ian McKenzie, Krista Adams, Kim Marx, Ryan Murphy and Steven Huang on being preselected in your respective seats and the way that you managed the redistribution, taking the challenge in your stride. I encourage members to get behind Lord Mayor Quirk and these great people to deliver another resounding win for our council team.

At our last Brisbane South Region meeting we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to say thanks to Bruce McIver for his exceptional service to the Party. Graham Quirk delivered a heartfelt thank you speech to Bruce on behalf of our region. We had a great demonstration of support for our region from our elected members and candidates including the Lord Mayor. We were also pleased to welcome Gary Spence, Lincoln Folo and Ben Riley who all gave an update on their roles and vision for our great party. I was pleased to present a barometer mounted on a ships wheel to Bruce on behalf of our regional membership who showed up in force. This is symbolic of his strong leadership through unchartered waters and stormy seas. My wife Marilyn presented Bruce with some gifts for Christine as a symbol of our region’s appreciation of her supportive role to Bruce during his years of service. The night was finished with some terrific food supplied by our hard working members.

The LNP recently had a Month of Action to kick start our campaigns and test our preparedness for an election. The activities including doorknocking, sign sitting, information booths at community events, fundraising, membership drive and phone canvassing. Many of our party units got behind the activity which finished at the state council meeting in November. Lincoln Folo presented Yeerongpilly SEC with an award during State Council for being the most engaged across several activities. Congratulations to Yeerongpilly members for a great achievement.

Brisbane South Region are piloting a Young LNP engagement program. The idea is to develop a pathway for new members to become actively engaged with the broader party by mapping out a series of activities and opportunities within a defined framework. We are currently working on the structure of the program with future meetings planned to flesh out the details. One of the intents is to assist in the transition from the Young LNP to the senior party and develop a bi-lateral learning platform for all members of the party. We are expecting to roll this program out in early 2016.

Finally, congratulations to Freya Ostapovitch and Nic Monsour who have been preselected for Rankin and Moreton for the upcoming Federal election. Let’s hope you join the ranks of Ross Vasta and Andrew Lamming as we aim to increase our representation in Queensland.

Thankyou Nic for all the hard work you have put into the region as Regional Chair over the past six years and for leaving the region in such good shape until stepping aside to focus on your campaign.

I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas.

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StrettonSunnybankWoodridgeYeerongpilly

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As 80% of Queensland is now drought declared, almost the entire South West Region continues to battle the long dry. Our thoughts are with those struggling through this drought. I would like to acknowledge the strong advocacy for our drought stricken communities from all our LNP representatives, and particularly Senator Canavan and Senator O’Sullivan.

Preparations are well underway for next year’s federal election and I am pleased to report that David Littleproud joins our South West Region Federal team as our candidate for Maranoa. David will be a strong and competent voice for the Maranoa. In welcoming David to the LNP election team, we give our thanks to the current Member Bruce Scott MP for his long and distinguished service to our Party and nation and wish both he and Joan well in retirement.

I’d like to thank the Party Units throughout the South West region for their terrific policy work at the recent State Council meeting in Kingaroy. There were a number policy motions put forward from Party Units in the South West Region and many were adopted by the State Council. This is a great result and is testament to the many hours of hard work put in by dozens of our members throughout the region.

In closing, please enjoy a safe and restful break with family and friends over the Christmas and New Year period. Next year is a federal election year, and it is critical for our nation’s continued prosperity that we work hard to ensure the re-election of a strong Coalition Government.

Merry Christmas.

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Cameron O’NeilSouth West Region Chair

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The Enid Dowling Foundation prepares the youth of today to be tomorrow’s leaders, contributing to public service and professional life. The Foundation provides an annual Bursary to a successful applicant to achieve higher learnings or skills within Australia or internationally. The recipient of the 2015 Bursary was Athena Brunt who delivered an inspiring acceptance speech to members at our Annual Convention in July. Athena is involved in medical research that has the potential to

benefit millions of people around the world. The Bursary will allow her to further her studies internationally Young, committed and motivated LNP Members, aged between 21 and 31, can apply and compete for this significant opportunity when the Foundation calls for applications on 1 February each year. The Foundation also welcomes contributions towards the Bursary so it can continue to help our leaders of the future.

For more information please visit the Foundation’s website; www.eniddowlingfoundation.com.au

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The LNP recently conducted the most comprehensive survey of its membership since the Party was founded.

It was put together by our Membership Committee, led by Michael O’Dwyer, to examine three key areas and how we can improve them;

• Your overall LNP membership experience

• Communications

• Membership growth

The Committee received double the response it was expecting from members and the results will help us build all aspects of your engagements and interaction with the LNP.

Your responses to the survey questions indicated a general satisfaction with your overall membership experience and communications from the Party. However, you also identified areas where we can improve and that will be our focus moving into 2016.

It’s a phrase heard often in the LNP. Our greatest asset is our diverse and large membership base. It is the values of the LNP that attract people to our Party and if we are to continue growing as a real political force, it will be through the commitment and dedication of the thousands of Queenslanders who proudly call themselves LNP members.

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Enid Dowling Foundation bursary recipient Athena Brunt

1. Is Mount Isa east or west of Cluncurry?

2. The most recent LNP State Council was held in which regional town for the first time?

a. Port Douglasb. Kingaroyc. Kilcoyd. Chinchilla

3. Brisbane’s Story Bridge divides which two federal electorates?

4. Who was last Australian Prime Minister to leave the position of his/her own accord?

5. Who was the leader of the Liberal Party at the 1972 federal election?

6. Who did Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen succeed as Premier of Queensland?

7. Who was the federal electorate of Dickson is named after?

8. Name this Queensland politician?

9. Which LNP MP gave US President Bill Clinton a pair of crocodile boots?

10. There are 11 Queensland state electorates that start with the letter B. Name them?

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LNP Hero AwardsThey are the ordinary members that do extraordinary things. They are the members that reflect the LNP’s culture. They are the real LNP Heroes.

The LNP has many members that work extraordinarily hard for the Party. Typically they are the members who just go about their business without fanfare or any thought of acknowledgment. They may be the members that attend every Party meeting and always have a hot drink or a snack for their fellow members, through to the members that volunteer their time during every campaign. It is the fact that these members go out of their way to contribute to the maintenance, growth and well-being of the LNP that makes them special.

Every quarter we’ll publish a list of the LNP Heroes in an LNP Heroes email newsletter. LNP Heroes will also receive a certificate signed by the LNP President and a special badge recognising them as an LNP Hero.

So nominate an LNP Hero today and let us celebrate the members that make a difference.

Do you know someone who should be nominated as an LNP Hero? More information can be found at heroes.lnp.org.au

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LNP Women’s Report

As 2015 comes to a close we see many positives that have occurred.

First, the Queensland task force on women was reported on at State Council in Kingaroy to an encouraging reception. The process has started to build upon this momentum to help engage more women in the party, as well as strengthen the LNP positive relevancy with the public.

Secondly, two new women branches have been formed recently in regional Queensland; Emerald and Kingaroy. Both are enthusiastic groups that will be helpful to both the LNP Women and the main party.

Third, LNP women membership has increase by 20 % in the last 4 months. We will continue to encourage increased membership from within the

party and bring in others from outside the party.

Recently, the Irene Longman dinner with quest speaker Senator Joanna Lindgren was held. Joanna’s speech was inspirational and will stand the test of time for its relevance. The day started with a campaign workshop hosted by Senator James McGrath. James’ workshop was a huge success with many potential local candidates in the room. This workshop will be repeated in the New Year in Cairns. The dinner was well attended by politicians allowing all attendees the opportunity for informal conversations with our politicians. Thank you to all who worked to make the day a success and for all those that attended both functions.

The LNP Women will host the International Women’s day luncheon March 8, 2016 at State Parliament. Thank you to Fiona Simpsons for acting as our state representative host for this important event. Hold this date for yourself and friends to attend. We encourage both members and nonmembers to attend and both ladies and gentleman.

On behalf of the LNP Women executive and myself I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas. A time to enjoy family, reflect on the true things that are important in life, and rejuvenate yourself for the coming year.

Dr Theresa CraigLNP Women’s President

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The Brisbane South LNP Women used their recent Christmas Break up to help our country friends suffering through the crippling drought. They presented a number of IGA cards to give to Federal Nationals Women’s President, Terry Ann Cranwell to distribute to some of our farming families in remote rural Queensland. Some of these families have been doing it very tough for a long time, with severe drought conditions to contend with, among other difficulties.

The cards were distributed along personal messages of encouragement to let these families know we are thinking of them, and they are not alone.

This small gesture touched many families who received them, in particular, the messages of support.

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Young LNP Report

It has been a busy time in the Young LNP.

Recently, our Young LNP State Council headed to North Queensland across a weekend in September. The weekend included flying squads in Herbert, Dawson and Kennedy and a dinner to celebrate Senator Macdonald’s 25 years in Federal Parliament.

State Council in Charters Towers on the Sunday unanimously moved motions to thank Bruce McIver and Tony Abbott for their service to the Party. These were subsequently passed at the Kingaroy State Council.

We also wanted to make a contribution to the Canning by-election. One of our members, Austin Wenke participated in the Federal Young Liberals’ Electorate Development Officer program and was placed in the campaign. Back in Queensland, we engaged volunteers to phone canvass swing voters - the only state to do so.

Since I last reported to you, the Young Nationals Conference saw a strong delegation of Queenslanders meet our counterparts from across Australia in Parliament House.

During that Conference, I stood down as Federal Treasurer, as the Constitution does not allow State Presidents to stand for positions on the Federal Executive. During my two years I am happy to report I more than tripled the Young Nationals bank balance. I am pleased to report the Executive plans to use this money in a coordinated marginal seat campaign at the next federal election.

There are now six Queenslanders serving on that Executive and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry MP was elected as the Young Nationals House of Representatives Patron.

This year’s Young LNP City vs Country rugby match was also held on Saturday 5 September. Despite an early lead from City, Country came home with a convincing 43 to 15 win. The day raised funds for the Young LNP flying squad.

The Young LNP have also faced off against Young Labor in the much-anticipated Mock Parliament in October. Seeing the strength of our speakers in the chamber in George Street certainly gives me hope for the future. The motion was:

That only a Palaszczuk Labor government can advance Queensland and build a strong economy - unfortunately convention dictates the party of government propose the motion. We outclassed them in every aspect and the vote

was tied in the end. Thanks to our patron Ian Walker MP for acting as Speaker.

Over the same weekend we held a Local Government forum - for our members who are interested in pursuing election at the March election. That evening we held the biennial David Davies Memorial Dinner, where we heard from Lord Mayor Graham Quirk about his time in the Young Liberals and his personal relationship from David. It was a touching speech, finishing with the wise words:

“And at the end of the fights on the policy issues and at the end of accepted contests – make sure you go and shake hands and have a beer.”

We continue to keep up the pressure as a campaign force with Flying Squads at a Council and Federal level. Over the next few months we will work closely with Team Quirk on identifying where we can help the endorsed Brisbane team, as well as supporting a number of other council candidates outside Brisbane who are party members.

I am pleased to see that our regional branches continue to be active and grow. Our Far North and Northern Branches continue to hold almost monthly events, and our South-West branch has just been reconstituted, holding a great Christmas party a few weeks ago.

Coming up we have the Federal Young Liberal Convention in January, which is held in Canberra, as well as a State Council ‘on the road’ in the South-West.

We will also continue to trial our online membership drive using targeted Facebook advertising. As part of this, we launched a new website which features Young LNP merchandise.

Policy development continues to be strong, and for the first time at the Kingaroy State Council we passed all seven motions that we proposed. Our members also submitted three articles to the Federal Young Liberals’ Policy magazine which was launched recently and featured one about our campaign against Labor’s lockout laws.

Particularly, I want to thank my Executive for all their hard work over the past eight months. They have done most of the heavy lifting, and as we all do, do it for love not money.

I look forward to reporting to you all again soon.

Jack PiggottYLNP President

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Lord Mayor Report

It’s been a long time since local government was simply the provider of ‘roads, rates and rubbish’. In the case of Brisbane City Council, Team Quirk now presides over a $2.6 billion budget, employs more than 12,000 staff and provides services for a population that’s bigger than Tasmania’s.

Since the last Council election in 2012, my team and I have worked hard to deliver for the people of Brisbane. As a result, our city continues to be a great place to live and work. We’re a new world city that’s growing in all the right ways.

Team Quirk is standing up for Brisbane, delivering the roads and transport we need, the parks and greenspace we want and the reliable services we deserve – all within a balanced budget as part of a reliable vision for the years ahead.

We’ve been proud to deliver Australia’s most modern public transport fleet. Under our leadership, 1090 new buses have taken to Brisbane roads – they’re 100 per cent air-conditioned and 100 per cent disability-friendly. We’ve also built 13 new CityCats, taking the Brisbane River fleet to 21 in total.

We’re building the Brisbane economy and balancing the budget. Earlier this year, I launched the Brisbane 2022 New World City Action Plan – an economic development road map that will create a $217 billion economy, with 1.5 million jobs and a $75,000 average per capita income.

We’re taking action on traffic congestion, with a comprehensive plan to keep the City’s economy, and commuters, moving. Just last month, Team Quirk appointed the successful tenderer for the $650 million

upgrade of Kingsford Smith Drive. This follows the earlier completion of Legacy Way, the 4.6 kilometre tunnel connecting Brisbane’s western suburbs with Kelvin Grove.

Right across Brisbane’s suburbs, we’re also pressing ahead with smaller, but vitally important upgrades to the road network. This includes the $100 million Smoother Suburban Streets program, which sees Council’s investment in road resurfacing increased by more than 60 per cent.

I’ve been proud to preside over a Council that takes sustainability seriously. Earlier this year, Brisbane was named as Australia’s Most Sustainable City by the Keep Australia Beautiful Foundation. We’re investing in more green space, including landmark new parks, and we’re investing more in conservation projects to build on the success of the Two Million Trees program, the transfer of all Council energy to 100 per cent green power and the offset of Council’s fleet emissions.

In March next year, the voters of Brisbane will go to the polls. While Brisbane is on the right track, changing direction with an untested team in City Hall puts the strong future that’s ahead of us at great risk.

Over the coming months, I’ll be working with other members of Team Quirk to highlight our vision for our City’s future. I look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail over the coming few months. In the meantime, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, and a relaxing break.

Cr Graham QuirkLord Mayor of Brisbane

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Nominating a member for an awardAn Award is the highest honour that the Liberal National Party can bestow on a party member.

The LNP Constitution provides that the State Executive may acknowledge any member who has rendered service warranting recognition with an Honorary Life Membership or other award.

The Awards Committee is appointed to assess the merits of each nomination, with the decision to accept a nomination at the discretion of the Committee.

When submitting a nomination form, there are a number of mandatory requirements:

1. Nominees must meet the minimum requirements of the applicable award criteria (see below).

2. All questions in the nomination form must be answered.

3. Nominations must be supported by a Party Unit and individual testimony from three (3) Party members.

Honorary Life Membership is the Party’s highest award. Candidates for Honorary Life Membership must satisfy the following criteria through:

• Long and dedicated service to the Party, above and beyond what could normally be expected;

• A major influence on the development, direction and achievements of the Party;

• A significant and recognised contribution to the Party by way of leadership, innovation, policy direction, political thought or administration;

• Epitomising the values and philosophy of the Liberal National Party.

Given the evaluation criteria reflect the Party’s highest standards, usually no more than one Honorary Life Membership per year will normally be given.

The criteria for the Outstanding Service Award should reflect the highest standards of Party membership. Nominees should be those who have made, or continue to make, an outstanding contribution to the success of the Liberal National Party.

Candidates for the Outstanding Service Award must satisfy the following criteria through:

• Active and tireless service for the Party at Branch, SEC, FDC, Region, Committee or Executive level over a period of many years;

• A significant personal contribution to the Party’s development through member recruitment, policy development, fundraising, campaigning and the like;

• Demonstrated continuous active involvement in Election Campaigns, Annual Conventions, State Councils and/or Party Committees above and beyond what could normally be expected;

• Epitomising the values and philosophy of the Liberal National Party.

The Outstanding Service Award is given more frequently than Honorary Life Membership but is still given on a restricted basis; normally not more than three or four per year.

Honorary Life Membership Outstanding Service Award

More information can be found on the LNP website lnp.org.au

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Farewell to Bruce McIver

BRISBANE SOUTH

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Out &

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Delicious and DeLIGHTful Festival – Pat Weir with Citizenship recipients

Lachlan Millar with parent volunteers and tuckshop convenors on Queensland Tuckshop Day 2015 at the Emerald State School

Member for Gregory Lachlan Millar with the two debating teams after adjudicating the Inter-College Debate between Emerald Agricultural College and Longreach Pastoral College, October 9, 2015

Matt Canavan & Michelle Landry getting the good oil with small business owners in Nebo

The winner of Member for Glass House Andrew Powell’s Christmas colouring competition, Isabelle Sumby, at her school at Woodford where he held a pizza party for her whole class.

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Matt caravan with family and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss at the opening if his new office

Pat Weir took part in a Lego construction activity in Toowoomba

Clifton Ambulance 100th year - Member for Condamine Pat Weir with Queensland Ambulance Senior Operations Supervisor, Brad Setch, and Clifton Officer in Charge, Rob Wardrop

Senator Matt Canavan in Quilpie

Andrew Powell presenting a replacement Qld flag to Sunstone Gardens Resort (a retirement village in Maleny)

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LNP Office ClosureDecember 22 - January 11

Queensland Parliament sitting datesFebruary 16 - 18 & 23 - 25March 15 - 17April 19 - 21May 10 - 12May 24 - 26June 14 - 17 (Budget Week)

LNP State Council, Senate PreselectionFebruary 27 – Brisbane

Federal Parliament sitting datesFebruary 2 - 4February 8 -11February 22 – 25February 29 March 1 - 3March 15 - 17

May 10 -12May 23 - 26May 30 - 31 June 1 - 2June 19 - 23June 27 - 30

LNP Annual ConventionJuly 8 - 10

DATES TO REMEMBER

1. West 2. Kingaroy 3. Brisbane and Griffith 4. Sir Robert Menzies on Australia Day 1966 after a total of 18 years in office 5. William McMahon 6. Sir Gordon Chalk who held the position for just one week following the sudden death of Jack Pizzey 7. Sir James Dickson who became Queensland’s 13th Premier in 1898 and then Australia’s first Minister of Defence following Federation 8. Deputy LNP Leader John-Paul Langbroek dancing to the music of Taylor Swift for The Courier Mail 9. Warren Entsch, Member for Leichhardt 10. Broadwater, Burnett, Barron River, Buderim, Bundaberg, Bulimba, Brisbane Central, Burleigh, Beaudesert, Burdekin, Bundamba

Quiz Answers

What is the Blue Book?The Blue Book is a handbook guide for LNP members, providing you with the information you need to engage more effectively in Party matters.

For party LNP bearers, it is a one stop shop, providing finger-tip access to resources, contacts, policies, procedures and templates to help make

your role more effective, efficient and enjoyable. It is designed to work seamlessly with MyLNP by referencing relevant links.

Like the LNP itself, the Blue Book is ever evolving and a work in progress as it seeks to respond to the diverse needs of its members as they navigate an ever-changing political landscape.

bluebook.lnp.org.au

Thank you all to all those who contributed to this magazine.

Members are always welcome to provide articles and photos to be included in all LNP publications.

The LNP Standard is published every six months and our eNews is sent out each week. Please email: [email protected]

Wishing members a happy, safe, relaxing and peaceful Christmas and New Year period.

Matt DunstanCommunications Manager

Editor’s Note

Download Current & Past Issues at www.lnp.org.au

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