NEW LABOR LOW: Families across Townsville are devastated after being robbed of disaster assistance from Anthony Albanese’s unfair policy that leaves our region high & dry. I'll continue fighting for locals who are being treated like second rate citizens.

RIVERWAY STADIUM LIGHTING UPGRADE: Big Bash, T20, AFL and AFLW fixtures will be coming to Townsville under an elected Coalition Government. Fantastic to have secured a $6M election commitment which will see millions more injected into our economy, and boost local club sport too.

PROUD HISTORY: Our ANZACs shaped the fabric of what it means to be Australian. Their memory must live on, always. Lest We Forget.

Happy Birthday Astin! My big girl turns 7 today.

IT'S OFFICIAL: Extremely honoured and humbled to be officially declared as the Member for Herbert for a third term Thank you so much to the community for your support the 7 other candidates & the AEC staff who did an incredible job running a smooth election How good is democracy!

I have written to Anthony Albanese to congratulate him and ask for a collegiate relationship that puts the people of Townsville front and centre I've requested he honour commitments from both sides that will ensure our region continues to be a wonderful place to live work & raise a family

TOWNSVILLE SHOW: Great to see so many Townsville locals and families enjoying the show. Thank you to everyone who stopped by.

There is a clear and concerning culture of silence in the NDIS portfolio at the moment, which is completely at odds with what is in the best interest of Australians living with a disability The Minister needs to be honest with the sector and public about their plans for the NDIS

On the 18th July and every day I remember my mate, our brother, Ben Ranaudo who was killed in action 16 years ago. In the same IED blast Paul suffered significant life changing injuries including having his leg blown off. #LestWeForget

Honoured to be a part of the opening the 48th parliament at the Australian War Memorial laying a wreath as Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence. Always a very special occasion, I reflected on my mates killed in action and the many who succumbed to their war within #LestWeForget

I was honoured to officially open the North Queensland Military Muster with my daughter Astin. 1000’s of people attend the muster, to learn about the military history of Townsville and North QLD, from the Boer War to present, recognising, remembering and preserving that history.

PETITION: I want to make burning the Australian Flag a criminal offence. In the next sitting of Federal Parliament I will move a motion to do this. The petition link; philthompson.com.au/australianflag/ Together let’s make this a criminal offence 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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After 125 years of service Anthony Albanese’s Labor Government has scrapped funding for the The Salvation Army’s Sallyman program. Whether out in the field, on operations or back home, our service members trust the Sallymen for support, pastoral care, and a listening ear.