Michelle Landry (Capricornia, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On 19 and 20 May, I attended the first annual two-day canegrowers agricultural trade expo at Walkerston in the northern part of my electorate. Kingsley Theiber and his team at Wests Tigers Leagues Club in Mackay had a vision to create an all-inclusive field day for our region's primary producers bringing together all sectors of agriculture. The lead-up to the event saw flash-flooding in some areas of the electorate. But Mr Theiber and his team were adamant that the show must go on. So exhibitors set up in the rain showcasing machinery, equipment, innovation, technology, services and products. Primary producers and visitors turned up in their gumboots and raincoats and went on to celebrate one of the region's largest industries. I congratulate Mr Theiber and his team on the success of the expo.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Theiber and his team for offering refuge to those residents urgently evacuated during the floods following Cyclone Debbie. These residents were offered free meals and safety at a time of desperation. I am extremely proud to see that the community spirit in my electorate is as strong as ever.