Jarreau Terry, Independent Candidate for Fisher, today issued a statement to media calling for the Liberal Party to publicly address their “fleet of radical bandits that are destroying, disfiguring or removing competitive coreflutes.” In response Mr Brough’s Campaign Director has countered with questions in relation the legal placement of Mr Terry’s and other candidate’s signs. […]
election 2013
LNP using fear to sway voters from the minor parties – Moore
Family First candidate for Fisher Tony Moore has issued a strong rebuke over what he believes are numerous fear-styled emails being sent by the LNP to members and supporters asking them to tell their friends and family not to vote for independents, minor or Christian parties. In addition they have launched aggressive and misleading negative-politics […]
Brough promises $125,000 to Coast Life Saving
A Coalition government will invest a total of $125,000 over five years in Surf Life Saving Clubs in Fisher. Mooloolaba, Met Caloundra, Alexandra Headland, Kawana Waters and Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs will each receive $25,000 over five years as part of this policy. LNP Candidate for Fisher Mal Brough said Australia’s beaches received […]
Finger pointed at LNP for sign theft and defacing
Federal Member for Fisher Peter Slipper has protested over the theft and defacing of his election signs. Mr Slipper said, “In a democracy this is completely un-Australian and unacceptable behaviour.” Mr Slipper said to him that Tony Moore the Family First Candidate for Fisher, had said “I’ve experienced an overnight assault on my signage, with […]
Ashby's counter challenge Peter Slipper to Debate
The parents of James Ashby have issued a counter challenge to Peter Slipper to debate them on matters surrounding the sexual harrassment case brought against Peter Slipper by their son James. Mr Ashby’s father, Darryl Ashby, says he can no longer stay silent on the issue. “The last straw was what we read in the […]
Peter Slipper challenges Mal Brough to debate Ashbygate
Federal Member for Fisher, Peter Slipper has challenged Mal Brough to debate him over his role in the failed Ashby litigation which was thrown out of the Federal Court by Justice Rares as an abuse of process. Mr Slipper has also invited Mr Brough to debate him on other issues relevant to the electorate. He […]
LNP promises CCTV for Sunshine Coast Hot Spots
Shadow Attorney General, Senator the Hon. George Brandis and LNP candidate for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, today announced the Coalition, if elected, would fund CCTV equipment in two “hot spots” to improve public safety. Around $100,000 would be provided to put the high definition cameras in Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore and Currie Street in Nambour, with the […]
Slipper demand earlier NBN for Sippy Downs
Federal Member for Fisher, Peter Slipper MP has called for a faster roll out of the NBN for the Sippy Downs area of his electorate. “Earlier this year I approached the then Minister for Communications about the possibility of rolling out the NBN earlier than proposed for the electorate of Fisher. After many discussions with […]
Brough talks to Fishers in Fisher
LNP Candidate for Fisher Mal Brough, together with members of the LNP Queensland’s Senate Team, today (Aug 27) met with local fisheries businesses in Mooloolaba to discuss the issues facing the industry and what could be done to regain confidence in the industry for the future.
Katter Promises New Sugar Mill and 90c/l Fuel for Coast
Bob Katter was on the Sunshine Coast today (Aug 27) with KAP candidates, promising to resurrect dormant cane fields with a new sugar mill for the production of ethanol & fuel available to Sunshine Coast motorists at 90C/l.