Senator Susan McDonald

LNP Senator for Queensland from July 2019

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

Labor's tax changes make it harder for young Australians to build a future. The Coalition will put Australia first, undo Labor's damage, protect our way of life and restore our standard of living. #SkyNewsAustralia

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Blatant lies and dodgy statistics are being used by activists to attack our most important industries. I encourage you to watch the 5 minute video here: https://t.co/g74SyvSRdL

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Labor's Budget is higher taxes, more spending, and nothing to combat the highest inflation in the developed world. The Coalition will put Australia first, restore our standard of living and protect our way life.

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Labor’s reckless spending has made inflation worse and now families are facing the threat of higher groceries, higher power bills and higher mortgages.
We must dump net zero and implement The Nationals' "Cheaper. Better. Fairer" energy plan. See more at https://t.co/Li0Fb71pdP

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I’ve been in a gas tax Senate Inquiry this week, and it’s clear activists are trying to use tax to end fossil fuel projects. We’ve heard selective data and misleading narratives to downplay the contribution resources make to our economy. #SkyNewsAustralia

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The gas tax Senate Inquiry this week has revealed the concerning agenda of anti-fossil fuel activists.

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Australians are paying more for Labor’s mad rush to net zero while the world continues to prioritise fossil fuels. The Coalition will unlock our vast coal, gas and oil reserves for our own energy sovereignty and diesel security, for the benefit of all Australians.

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Experts say Australia's trucking industry is on a "6 month death watch" as operators struggle to afford fuel. Labor's mismanagement of this crisis cannot be overstated. NQ trucking company owner, Jason Tuttle explained the grim reality to ABC radio.

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The loudest voices against Australian resources refuse to divulge who funds them. These groups try to influence government policy, and for that reason Australians should be allowed to know who they are.

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

Australia has so much energy but we all pay for Labor's crazy rush to net zero. The Coalition will back all forms of energy, including coal, gas, oil, renewables and nuclear. #SkyNewsAustralia #HyperAustralia

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

Australians are paying for Labor's crazy ideologies. The Coalition will put Australia first by securing our energy supplies, restoring our standard of living and protecting our way of life. #SkyNewsAustralia

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The Prime Minister says the government will ensure fuel gets to the regions but, again, there's no detail, no transparency. How will Labor compel wholesalers to increase supply to the independent servos that service farmers, fishers and miners? #SkyNewsAustralia

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North Queensland cane farmers have only 5% of the fuel they need to harvest this year's crop. Without fuel to harvest and fertiliser to plant, agriculture nationwide is in trouble but the response from the Albanese Labor Government has been weak. #SkyNewsAustralia

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

The Coalition is calling on the Labor Government to release a National Fuel Supply Dashboard showing Daily fuel shortages; Bulk fuel stocks; Days of fuel stocks remaining; Fuel shipping and import risks; and Storage capacity. Australians need certainty, not PR spin.

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Fuel prices are higher than before the excise cut, service stations are still not getting supply, transport companies are laying off staff, NQ cane farmers only have 5% of the fuel needed to crush this year's crop. Australians need the Prime Minister to act.

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

Labor is strangling our ability to be energy self-sufficient by turning a blind eye and actually funding activists groups intent on shutting down our vital industries. A Coalition Government will put Australians first and approve more mining and resource extraction.

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

Like millions of Australians, I was dumbfounded by the Prime Minister's national address. I discussed this total lack of leadership with Ben Dobbin on my regular Friday spot on Rural Queensland Today.

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

Labor's war on our abundant energy resources is not only costing Australians today, we will feel it for generations unless drastic changes are made.

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

Other countries have been making diesel from coal for years, and so can Australia.
More information here: https://t.co/qNiOwY9KFz
Full research available at https://t.co/XefFEtEXH3

[Senator Susan McDonald @SenMcDonald]

At the LNP State Council in Brisbane I convened an emergency fuel and fertiliser crisis meeting of regional federal and state politicians. No matter what Anthony Albanese says, the situation is dire and getting worse. It’s hard to believe how badly Labor has handled this.