The Crisafulli Government has taken the first step to restoring community safety and legislating Adult Crime, Adult Time with the introduction of the landmark Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 to Parliament today. The Making Queensland Safer Laws deliver on a key commitment to Queenslanders to restore community safety and turn
Today marked the beginning of the 58th Parliament, starting with the swearing-in of Members, followed by the official opening ceremony led by the Governor of Queensland. For the Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald, it is his third time being sworn in. “I am incredibly proud to represent my community,” Mr.
An LNP Government will make a major investment to help flood proof Laidley if elected on Saturday. LNP Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said the devastation of the Australia Day floods in 2013, when floodwaters inundated the township of Laidley, would stay with him forever. He was the Senior Sergeant
The LNP will provide a Fresh Start for Lockyer, if elected this month. LNP MP for Lockyer Jim McDonald said a Crisafulli government has committed to practical improvements for the Lockyer Valley, with targeted investments to make our region safer and benefit families and the local community. Here’s what will
The LNP will deliver funding support for the Laidley and Lockyer Community Centres to ensure vital community services can be maintained, if elected this month. LNP MP for Lockyer, Jim McDonald, said the community centres provided critical social infrastructure, played a key role in fostering community connection and cohesion, and
The LNP has committed to $20 million in funding for upgrades to the Brisbane Valley Highway to improve safety and access for the Lockyer and Nanango communities if elected next month. Jim McDonald MP, Deb Frecklington MP, and a Crisafulli LNP Government will restore the $20 million that Labor cut
Queensland’s Rugby League community gathered to honour the state’s first State of Origin coach, John ‘Cracker’ McDonald, during the Maroons Fan Day in Toowoomba. More than 5,000 fans joined the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) Maroons team, officials, and the McDonald family for a minute of silence and a heartfelt tribute
Story in The Chronicle Hundreds of people turned out under the bright sunny stars to farewell John ’Cracker’ McDonald AM whose funeral service was held on Mr McDonald’s beloved Athletic Oval (Toowoomba Sports Ground). The service celebrated the very full life of Mr McDonald from his young years in Toowoomba
A notorious intersection on the Warrego Highway will see significant safety improvements when road works start this month. The Fairway Drive intersection at Hatton Vale will see a longer acceleration lane for merging traffic and an added deceleration lane. Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said the work solves two of
Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald has passed on his congratulations to the electorate’s latest successful applicants to Round 108 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. ‘In round 108, clubs and organisations in Lockyer were successful in receiving a combined total of over $250,000.’ said Mr McDonald. ‘This money will give
