Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

I don't know why you're yelling out. We're sealing sections of that road. We're putting bitumen down on that unsealed road to ensure that we create jobs.

Mr Fitzgibbon interjecting—

Don't take my word for it, member for Hunter. You've got your own problems, mate! Mayor Hayes says:

'The Springsure to Tambo road effectively connects Western Queensland to the Port of Gladstone via our agricultural powerhouse …

The inclusion of the Springsure-Tambo road link in Roads of Strategic Importance funding is a result of a combination of strategic advocacy by the member for Flynn, by the council and by local advocates, because they know that the truth is jobs are so important. (Time expired)

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