Pauline Hanson praises retiring MP Jo-Ann Miller: “Labor’s last honourable Member of the Queensland Parliament”
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has labelled outgoing Member for Bundamba, Jo-Ann Miller, as Labor’s last honourable Member of the Queensland Parliament.
“Jo-Ann brought accountability to the Queensland parliament and restored integrity to Ipswich following her 14 year fight against corruption that ultimately led to charges against seven former council employees and councillors,” Senator Hanson said.
At the 2017 Queensland state election, Senator Hanson turned down the chance to contest the seat of Bundamba, sighting Mrs Miller’s willingness to work with One Nation on investigations into black lung disease and her fight to save greyhound racing in Ipswich.
“You don’t get rid of good people and Jo-Ann has been one of those good politicians. She’s Labor’s last honourable MP,” Senator Hanson said.
“I will never forget the touching gesture Jo-Ann offered during the 2017 Queensland election, when she gave me a set of booties for my newborn grandson.
“Jo-Ann is one of the few politicians who understands the importance of knowing and listening to her electorate. You don’t get to serve the people for 20 years without doing what they ask of you.”
“I’ve watched the countless years of torturous mind games Jo-Ann has had to put up with from her own party and I don’t blame her for choosing to step down following two decades of service to Bundamba and Ipswich.”
One Nation will be participating in the Bundamba by-election, anticipated to be held on March 28.
“While Jo-Ann will be dearly missed by many in her electorate, we have a local, like-minded candidate who I’m sure Mrs Miller would be proud to see take her place and keep up the fight against Labor’s mega dump plans for Ipswich.”
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