Roads, insurance, and local industry are expected to be the big issues raised with Federal Member for Dawson, George Christensen, this Friday.
Mr Christensen will be talking with Proserpine and Whitsunday residents this week about issues that concern them and already there has been a strong indication of what those issues are.
"Roads are top of mind with everyone at the moment," Mr Christensen said.
"Especially in North Queensland where the wet summer really took a toll on our roads, there are problems with the Bruce Highway, main roads and local streets.
"Roads is an issue for every level of government but, at the Federal level, the Liberal National Party members from electorates along the coast have banded together to push for more work on the Bruce Highway.
"After the summer we have just had, the importance of our main artery along the coast has been highlighted."
Mr Christensen is conducting public hearings in Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney this week with the carbon tax enquiry.
"We tried to have a public hearing in Mackay but the plan was rejected by the Labor-Greens alliance," he said.
"Most people in the Whitsundays are dependent on either sugar or tourism and both these export markets will be affected by the carbon tax.
"Residents in our region are very concerned about the future of the local economy and uncertainty over the potential sale of the Proserpine mill."
Residents can arrange a meeting with Mr Christensen by calling the electorate office on 4944 0662.
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