An Albanese Labor Government will bring the next generation of advanced manufacturing jobs and economic growth to Townsville and North Queensland by investing $22m in the Lansdown Industrial Precinct.
Labor\u2019s investment will bring the total Commonwealth investment in this ground-breaking project to $34m.
Lansdown Industrial Precinct is Northern Australia\u2019s first environmentally sustainable advanced manufacturing, technology and processing hub. When complete, this precinct will drive sustainable economic growth for generations.
In partnership with the Palaszczuk State Labor Government and the Townsville City Council, an Albanese Labor Government will fund the essential enabling infrastructure behind this critical economic development, building road, rail and water infrastructure.
This project will create over 5,000 jobs in construction alone, with a further 6,000 permanent ongoing jobs and 9,100 indirect jobs to follow when it is fully operating.
This development has been listed as the number one Townsville priority by both the Queensland Government and the Townsville City Council.
Despite locals knowing what is needed, the Morrison Government has failed to step up.
An Albanese Labor Government will partner with state and local governments to get this essential project underway, delivering secure local jobs and a better future for Townsville.
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Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Australian Labor Party said:
\u201cWe need Australia to be a nation that makes things again.\u201d
\u201cCheap, renewable energy provides us with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to boost our manufacturing sector and this commitment will help make that a reality in North Queensland.\u201d
\u201cIt\u2019s about developing lucrative new industries and above all, it\u2019s about jobs.\u201d
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Catherine King, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development said:
\u201cWhile the Morrison Government prefers to pick fights, only an Albanese Labor Government will work in collaboration to deliver the projects that really matter.\u201d
\u201cThis is a prime example of Labor\u2019s infrastructure investments enabling the next generation of economic growth for regional Australia.\u201d
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John Ring, Labor candidate for Herbert said:
\u201cLabor knows how important it is to create secure, sustainable jobs for now and into the future, and this announcement shows how important it is to deliver these jobs in the regions.\u201d
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Edwina Andrew, Queensland Labor Senate candidate said:
\u201cThe long-term economic benefits that a project of this magnitude will deliver will impact on generations of Townsville families from now and well into the future.\u201d
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Jason Brandon, Labor candidate for Kennedy said:
\u201cThis is a fantastic announcement for the community of Kennedy, particularly for regional Queenslanders who have been left behind by the Morrison Government.\u201d
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Shane Hamilton, Labor candidate for Dawson said:
\u201cThe Lansdown Industrial Precinct announcement goes to the heart of Labor values \u2013 secure jobs for our locals, and a better future for our kids.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis commitment from the alternative Government of Australia to the people of Townsville will set our city up for sustained, long-term economic growth.
\u201cI call on the current Government to match Labor\u2019s commitment to guarantee the success of the Lansdown Industrial Precinct, the city and the North Queensland region\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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