House debates

Monday, 7 November 2022

Statements by Members

Queensland Tourism Awards

4:38 pm

Photo of Andrew WillcoxAndrew Willcox (Dawson, Liberal National Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Dawson is the tourism envy of the nation. We have the Whitsundays—74 beautiful islands—the Great Barrier Reef, the tropics and, importantly, countless talented and brilliant tourism operators to showcase it all. This week the Queensland Tourism Awards had Dawson featuring on the podium right across the board, and I am proud of them all.

Coming in at the top spot for best new tourism business was Mackay's Wildcat cruises, giving an incredible above- and below-water experience. The best caravan and holiday park winner went to BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, a must for families with young kids. In Airlie Beach, the best 3 to 3½ star accommodation was awarded to Magnums, who punch well above their weight with gorgeous tropical bungalows fit for a whole range of tourists. And, of course, Ocean Rafting took the top spot for the adventure tourism award. They provide an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience. To all those in need of a holiday—perhaps the member for Solomon here, the honourable Luke Gosling; it looks like you need a holiday, sir!—come and visit us in Dawson and see why we are a tourism hotspot.

A division having been called in the House of Representatives—

Sitting suspended from 16 : 40 to 16 : 51

Photo of Lisa ChestersLisa Chesters (Bendigo, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I do apologise to members, but in accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.