Phillip Thompson OAM MP
Federal Member for Herbert
Serving Our Community
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:
✅ Establishing the reinsurance pool to bring down insurance premiums
✅ Delivering the Port channel widening to allow bigger ships into our port for imports and exports
✅ Funding a new youth precinct to get young people off our streets
✅ Starting a much-needed $80-million refurbishment for Reef HQ
✅ A Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, and
✅ 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
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: A big thanks to Adam from Currajong who got in touch to put my sign up on his fence ahead of the upcoming Federal Election.
If you can support me by having one at your home or business, please send a message through with your address- the link to my website & email are in the comments section. Contact number also there for those who’d prefer to call through.
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Website; www.philthompson.com.au/contact-phillip-thompson/ Email; [email protected] or call my office on 4725 2066
Labour man back in the 60,s and when Bob Hawk past away it has been going downhill since This mob make me sick U guys are on the rite path but must be firm decisive leaders U have my vote
Early evening swim at Riverway, always a popular spot for families.
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Always thought of Riverway as a beautiful spot. But my 17 year old grandson was approached and assaulted there almost 2 weeks ago by half a dozen first nation adolescents. He was repeatedly punched until he was knocked out, and suffered a black eye, and a fractured and dislocated jaw which required surgery and plates. Yet police have not caught the individuals and there was no public warning. Then another assault yesterday. It's so disappointing that we can't enjoy these areas without fear.
It looks like this is after closing hours. Nobody else there enjoying the pool.....
MOBILE OFFICE: Great to be out at Mount Low & Bushland Beach, listening to what is important to you and your family. Thank you for all the positive feedback and to those who honked their horns and stopped by for a chat.
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You need to let people know where you will be. I don’t go that way very often, but had I known I would have come down to talk to you.
Mate, I’d love to give you a wrap but unfortunately our community is still in absolute disarray, I’m pretty sure you hear the same sh-t every time you step out of the office. I’ve seen your expenses, and to me, they are excessive, so get on with the job, and do what we pay you for.
ACKNOWLEDGING SERVICE: I had the honour of presenting the National Emergency Medal to RJ for service fighting the Victorian bushfires. It is not the primary role of #OurADF but, without the sacrifice of our brave men and women in response to natural disasters, we would be worse off. It was very moving to award this medal in front of RJ's colleagues at Carmichael Ford Townsville.
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whoops.....medals don't save lives Phillip. Action to correct treatment of PTSD saves lives.
Well done RJ fantastic and to be presented by Phil too 😍
WE DID IT: At the start of 2024 Woolworths tried to cancel Australia Day and refused to acknowledge our national day. This year Woolworths has stated it will celebrate Australia Day and have a "Perfect for Australia Day" food section. Your voice matters! Great work everybody.
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I agree with a lot of the comments, supporting local businesses and our farmers is a much better option than a multinational conglomerate. This post is to highlight your voice, our voice, when we speak loudly will be heard.
Woolworths Needs to remember it "US" who keep them open
Haven't shopped at Wollies for over a year and don't intend to. Totally unpatriotic not to support Australian way of life. Celebrate Australia Day with Pride. One Australia, One Flag, many people. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺