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Federal Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson OAM, has slammed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for lecturing Australian miners on “patriotism” after years of Labor attacking the very industry that keeps regional Australia strong.
Mr Thompson said the Prime Minister’s comments were deeply hypocritical, coming from a government that has spent years prioritising renewables at any cost while burdening mining and resources projects with uncertainty, red tape and ideological attacks.

Federal Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson OAM, has warned that the Albanese Government is failing Australia’s servicemen and women by refusing to urgently lift defence spending despite escalating global threats.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr Thompson highlighted the recent strike near Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, where Australian Defence Force personnel are stationed.
“Last week, an Iranian projectile struck near an Australian-linked base. Accommodation and medical facilities were damaged. Thankfully, no personnel were injured but the message is clear: the world is becoming more dangerous, faster than this Government is acting.”

I’m sure every Australian share the relief that no Australian Defence Force Personnel were injured following the strike on Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates by Iran.
Al Minhad has long been a critical hub for Australian Defence Force operations. Many Australian service men and women have been posted and passed through the base on their way to and from conflict zones, and it has been a transit point for personnel receiving medical care after being wounded on deployment. This attack therefore resonates deeply for me and countless others who have relied on the base during operations in the Middle East.

The Albanese Labor Government has voted down legislation that would have criminalised the burning and desecration of the Australian National Flag — a decision that deeply offends millions of Australians and dishonours those who have served under it.
The Australian flag is not a prop for protest theatre. It is worn on the shoulder of every Australian Defence Force member. It is carried into battle. And it is draped, with solemn respect, over the coffins of fallen soldiers.

Townsville homeowners deserve genuine engagement, not advertising, after the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) chose to place a full-page advertisement in today’s Townsville Bulletin instead of appearing in Townsville to listen to the community.
The decision comes during a cost-of-living crisis and despite the ARPC being asked to hold a community hearing in Townsville as part of its review into the cyclone reinsurance pool — a commitment that was meant to prioritise the voices of North Queenslanders most affected by soaring insurance costs.

Federal Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson, today introduced a Private Member’s Motion in the Australian Parliament to criminalise the burning and desecration of the Australian National Flag, supported by 20,000 petition signatures. 

The Albanese Labor Government and Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) are under pressure to visit Townsville and hear first-hand from locals about the devastating impact of sky-rocketing insurance premiums.

Phillip Thompson, Federal Member for Herbert, has pledged $6 million to transform Riverway Stadium into a premier venue capable of hosting nationally televised competitions.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson has unveiled a $2.2 million election pledge to fund the construction of modern, inclusive facilities at Townsville Rugby Union’s flagship centre on Hugh Street, with a focus on boosting female participation in the sport across North Queensland.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson has unveiled a $2.2 million election pledge to fund the construction of modern, inclusive facilities at Townsville Rugby Union’s flagship centre on Hugh Street, with a focus on boosting female participation in the sport across North Queensland.