Ipswich West MP Wendy Bourne is gearing up for a busy weekend as she prepares to officially open the historic Marburg Show, which dates back to 1887.
Ms Bourne praised the contribution of the show’s volunteers and the broader impact of agricultural shows across the country.
“Agricultural shows generate $1 billion annually and welcome six million visitors, thanks to the work of 50,000 volunteers,” she said.
This year’s Marburg Show features a wide range of family-friendly entertainment including pig racing, dairy goat milking, the Amberley Pipe Band, land trains and even “dinkum dinosaurs.”
In addition to her show duties, Ms Bourne voiced serious concerns over potential housing development near the Workshops Rail Museum.
“I support more housing in our growing region, but any development must involve community consultation and protect our heritage,” she said.
She also took the floor in Queensland Parliament last week, calling for faster progress on long-awaited local infrastructure projects.
“I told the Minister to stop looking in the rearview mirror and focus on the road ahead,” she said, pointing to projects like the Amberley Interchange, Bremer River Bridge, and the Mount Crosby Interchange.
In a win for her ongoing advocacy, Ms Bourne confirmed Ipswich will host a parliamentary inquiry into elder abuse on 16 June.
“This is a critical issue that happens behind closed doors. We need people to come forward and share their stories to drive real change,” she said.
Ms Bourne also urged support during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and encouraged residents to shop local during Small Business Month, spotlighting businesses like Watercress Creek Olives and Limes.
“We have more than 2,800 small businesses in Ipswich West—they deserve our support every day.”
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