LAST COMES FIRST Dale Last Returns For Fourth Term As Member For Burdekin

Although the election results have not been officially declared, Dale Last is sitting comfortably with the win having secured 65.8 per cent of the votes at the time of writing, re-instating himself to the role of Member for the Burdekin.

In addition, for the first time in more than a decade LNP’s Dale Last will be representing the region while not in opposition following the LNP’s landmark victory and subsequent announcement of David Crisafulli as the Premier for Queensland.

Burdekin Regional Council Councillor Amanda Hall, Member for Burdekin Dale Last and local resident Robert Antoniazzi. Photo credit: Miah Lampard

Fire Station, CT Scanner & Netball Courts
Election Promises Set To Become Reality

Significant election promises made by Member for Burdekin Dale Last during his election campaign are one step closer to fruition thanks to his win on Saturday night and that of our new Premier David Crisafulli.

No matter which way each resident voted, with LNP now represented both at a state and local level, the broader Burdekin Shire will benefit with extra funding that is guaranteed to get more projects underway in our region.

Mr Last has pinpointed three key projects he is looking forward to addressing straight away:

“My focus is to continue delivering for this electorate and that starts with keeping my promises to you,” he shared.

“I know how much it will mean to emergency patients at the Ayr Hospital to access potentially life-saving CT scans without needing to be transferred 100km up the road, or for our grassroots netball players to experience a game on new courts, under bright lights and with a new club house.

“I’ve watched this community get behind our firefighters as we called for a new fire station so I know how much it will mean to each of you to see our frontline staff finally have the home they deserve.

“There is certainly plenty of work to be done and the LNP have committed to getting to work with plans to legislate Making Queensland Safer laws including Adult Crime, Adult Time and putting victims first.”

Mr Last thanked all his constituents for their support and remains humble about his re-election.

“I’m so proud and honoured to represent the Burdekin electorate, to have that confidence put in me for the next four years is such a privilege,” he said.

“I want to say a big thank you to all those residents who put their faith in me during the recent election.   

“I would also like to take the time to acknowledge the countless volunteers who took time out of their day to support my campaign during challenging conditions.   

“I’d also like to thank my staff in my electorate office and my family for their support.

“We’ve campaigned for a fresh start for Queensland, and we have a real commitment for rural, regional Queensland and that’s something I am passionate to deliver.

“After 10 long years in opposition, we’re now in government and with a bit of luck I’ll be a minister as well.

“I am incredibly honoured to not only be able to call this great electorate home, but for a fourth time to be elected as your representative in the Queensland Parliament.   

“For years this electorate has given more than its fair share of the pie, from our industries to our communities and you deserve to continue to have a strong voice in your corner.”

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