Phillip Thompson OAM MP

Phillip Thompson OAM MP

Federal Member for Herbert

Serving Our Community

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Together with our community, we’ve been working to secure our economic recovery, support jobs and help locals get ahead.

Through our local advocacy, we’ve been able to deliver on our local plan in Herbert, including:

βœ… Establishing the reinsurance pool to bring down insurance premiums
βœ… Delivering the Port channel widening to allow bigger ships into our port for imports and exports
βœ… Funding a new youth precinct to get young people off our streets
βœ… Starting a much-needed $80-million refurbishment for Reef HQ
βœ… A Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, and
βœ… Delivering a new ward at the Townsville University Hospital.

Each and every one of these initiatives is aimed at improving the quality of life for local people and ensuring we’re supporting a better future for our region. Please check out some of our local projects here.

As your Federal Member I am always here to help. If there’s ever anything I can do, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on the phone, on Facebook or by email.

While you’re here, please take a minute to have your say, and let me know what’s important to you and your family.

Phillip Thompson OAM MP

We’ve secured significant investment in Townsville and surrounds, creating jobs and helping our economic recovery.

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Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Serving Our Community

Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Serving Our Community

Federal Member for Herbert
Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence
Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Industry
Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Personnel

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LEFT HIGH & DRY: Despite his house being inundated with water & his belongings being destroyed, Beau was told he isn't eligible for disaster recovery assistance.

This isn’t good enough & needs to be rectified so the broader Townsville region is included in the disaster relief package.

You can read my latest letter to the Minister in the comments.
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LEFT HIGH & DRY: Despite his house being inundated with water & his belongings being destroyed, Beau was told he isnt eligible for disaster recovery assistance.

This isn’t good enough & needs to be rectified so the broader Townsville region is included in the disaster relief package. 

You can read my latest letter to the Minister in the comments.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

69 CommentsComment on Facebook

Surely not the only one in that street?

$180 ain't gunna replace his gear regardless

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DONATIONS: Unite For NQ has opened in Willows Shopping Centre to collect donations for flood victims and people in need. Big thanks to Ringers Western for donating thousands of dollars worth of gear, and all the neighbours and local businesses who are pitching in for our community. This just shows the calibre of the people of Townsville because we’re never down and out - we’re always helping others. If you can head on over to Willows to add your support. ... See MoreSee Less

DONATIONS: Unite For NQ has opened in Willows Shopping Centre to collect donations for flood victims and people in need. Big thanks to Ringers Western for donating thousands of dollars worth of gear, and all the neighbours and local businesses who are pitching in for our community. This just shows the calibre of the people of Townsville because we’re never down and out - we’re always helping others. If you can head on over to Willows to add your support.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Where about Willows you will be there tomorrow?what we can donate?

Are you truly asking a flooded town to help another Townsville got no government support and everyone seems to be so helpful getting Ingham back up you’ve seem to forgotten townsville was part of the floods

Salvos, Vinnies, Samaritan's Purse all taking donations as well......

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CONTINUED ADVOCACY: I have been asked to provide suburbs outside of the designated black zone which have been impacted by the rain and flooding. Could you please put your suburb and any photos you have in the comments below. Together, we can ensure the broader Townsville region is supported with appropriate assistance. ... See MoreSee Less

CONTINUED ADVOCACY: I have been asked to provide suburbs outside of the designated black zone which have been impacted by the rain and flooding. Could you please put your suburb and any photos you have in the comments below. Together, we can ensure the broader Townsville region is supported with appropriate assistance.

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DISAPPOINTING UPDATE: I have still not received any update from the minister. I have written to them again and now doing media to continue to advocate for all of Townsville to be included in receiving support. This is the letter. Pt 1 of 2

Phillp thompson live in deeragun, i have roof damage ,ceiling damage and mould ,insurance relief tem has put a tarp on roof so it won't leak , and more damage, why can't I get gov assistance 😒 this is so frustrating

thanks for trying Phillip Thompson im sure everyone in townsville has lost income.

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STRONGER TOGETHER: I’m so proud to be part of a community that rolls up its sleeves to help when times get tough.

With more heavy rain forecast, please look out for each other & stay safe.
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STRONGER TOGETHER: I’m so proud to be part of a community that rolls up its sleeves to help when times get tough.

With more heavy rain forecast, please look out for each other & stay safe.

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Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Serving Our Community can I please have a meeting with you this week?

Mate there is still no word on when Rasmussen and Kelso areas on when they will be added to to disaster management relief list. Kelso Dr, Hammond Way and all of the people that where flooded in for about 5 consecutive days passed Allambie Lanes bridge have not even made the list. What’s the go with that

Please promise us all you will take a break with your family after this. You can forget the election campaign surely no idiot would be silly enough to run against you. It will be a landslide win in your favour and that is truly deserved not only because of this event because you just never stop. A true hero in every sense. οΏΌ

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A small team of sappers from the Townsville based 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment of the 3rd Brigade - Australian Army established a medium girder bridge across the severely flood damaged Ollera Creek Bridge.

Allowing vehicles to transit and continue on route to resupply flood affected towns with essential stores, while repairs are underway.

**NOTE-THE BRIDGE IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**
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These guys have worked their arses off. Thank you so much guys. We appreciate it more than you know.

Got to love those diesel generators in an emergency, guessing wind and solar isn’t working

How good are our service personnel, thanks for your service and the great work you do on operations and at homeπŸ––πŸ––πŸ––

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