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Newman must end confusion and commit to Building Boost grant
Campbell Newman must commit to the extension of the Building
Boost Grant at his LNP fundraiser breakfast this morning, Deputy
Premier and Treasurer Andrew Fraser said.
"Last week we responded to industry's calls and extended the $10
000 Building Boost Grant through to 30 April - and the Shadow
Treasurer refused to commit to the extension," Mr Fraser
said.
"Confidence is rebuilding in the sector - that's why industry
wanted an extension - and that confidence can't be compromised by
political uncertainty from the LNP.
"Our property industry is on the way back and that recovery will
be hindered if Campbell Newman sends mixed messages to
prospective purchasers and investors about the LNP's commitment
to the boost extension.
"Jobs in the property sector will be at risk if the LNP plays
politics with the boost.
Mr Fraser said the Master Builders Association and the Housing
Industry Association strongly welcomed the extension and he
expected Mr Newman would face questions today about the LNP's
policy position.
"Mr Newman has told media he will commit to a 4% unemployment
rate by 2018 - if he is fair dinkum then he needs today to commit
to the Building Boost extension."
Mr Fraser called on Mr Newman to set out how he would achieve his
target and set a clear target for the coming term.
"Mr Newman doesn't like accountability but he does like big
slogans and stunts. Queenslanders deserve to be given a
clear mark for the next term so they can be confident they can
judge Mr Newman at the next election, should he be
elected."
"Given his broken prom ise on keeping rates to inflation
Queenslanders need Mr Newman to give a clear commitment - not a
statement on which he can't be held to account for another two
elections."
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for State
Development and Trade
The Honourable Andrew Fraser
17/01/2012
Newman must end confusion and commit to Building Boost
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Publish Date: 17 Jan 12
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