BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Australia/Brisbane X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250415T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250415T200000 DTSTAMP:20250415T044624Z URL:https://www.whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au/events/meet-the-federal-elec tion-candidates/ SUMMARY:Members Only Event: Meet the Federal Election Candidates DESCRIPTION:\nIn the lead up to the Federal Government Election\, the Whits undays Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host an event -- 6pm-8pm Tues day 15 April at Mantra Club Croc\, Cannonvale -- for the Whitsundays busin ess community to meet candidates and to explore specific issues relating t o business\, industry\, and economic development with them.\n\n\n\nThe eve nt will commence with a statement from Queensland Senate candidate Jason B ROWN -- Independent (confirmed).\n\n\n\nA forum with the House of Represen tatives candidates will follow\, facilitated by Judy Porter\, of Shiift\, with: \n\n\n\n\nPaula CREEN – \;Australian Greens \;(confirmed)\ n\n\n\nMichael LOCKYER – Trumpet of Patriots (confirmed)\n\n\n\nAmanda NICKSON – \;Family First Party \;(confirmed)\n\n\n\nNeil WALLAC E – \;Australian Labor Party \;(confirmed)\n\n\n\nAndrew WILLCOX – \;Liberal National Party \;(confirmed)\n\n\n\n\nIn addition t o presenting their business experience and vision for the region\, candida tes will respond to your questions on:\n\n\n\n\nFederal funding for urgent road improvements\,\n\n\n\nInsurance accessibility and affordability\,\n\ n\n\nAll-weather tourism and seasonal visitor flow\,\n\n\n\nGovernment spe nding and economic efficiency\,\n\n\n\nPossibilities for Proserpine\, \n\n \n\nand more. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is exclusively for members of Chamber\, Tourism Whitsundays and our Association Partners:\n\n\n\n\nBowen Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\nBowen Collinsville Enterprise \n\n\n\nBowen Gumlu Growe rs Association\n\n\n\nBowen Tourism &\; Business\n\n\n\nIsaac Business Chamber\n\n\n\nMackay Region Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\nTownsville Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\nWhitsundays Charter Boat Industry Association\n\n\n\n Whitsundays Neighbourhood Centre\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage other regional spec ial interest groups to hold their own forums with candidates\, so as to pr ovide our community with opportunities to meet candidates and discuss prio rities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Rules \n\n\n\nTo maintain a constructive and respectful environment for all participants\, the following guidelines wil l apply throughout the event:\n\n\n\n\nRespectful Conduct: All candidates and attendees must engage in a positive and respectful manner at all times . A single warning will be issued for any inappropriate behaviour\, and a second occurrence may result in removal from the event.\n\n\n\nQuestion Gu idelines: Attendees are encouraged to ask relevant and respectful question s. This is a forum for discussion\, not personal statements.\n\n\n\nCandid ate Responses: Questions may be directed to a specific candidate or to all candidates. Each response will be limited to a strict maximum of one minu te.\n\n\n\n\nThese rules ensure a fair and productive event for all involv ed\, and we thank you for your cooperation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan't make it?\ n\n\n\nYou can still have your say by providing raising your business prio rity and questions via this quick online survey. \n\n\n\nMackay and Whitsu nday Life will be streaming the event live via their Facebook page. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Meet the Federal Election Candidate s event \n\n\n\nWhen: 6pm-8pm Tuesday 15 April 2025\n\n\n\nWhere: Mantra C lub Croc\, 240 Shute Harbour Road\, Cannonvale\n\n\n\nRegistration: This e vent is FREE and exclusive for members of Chamber\, Tourism Whitsundays\, and our Association Partners. \n\n\n\nTickets include light supper and two drink vouchers. \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au/wp-con tent/uploads/2024/12/Chamber-Web-Event-250415.png LOCATION:Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach\, 240 Shute Harbour Road\, Cannonval e\, Queensland \, 4802\, Australia X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=240 Shute Harbour Road\, Ca nnonvale\, Queensland \, 4802\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mantr a Club Croc Airlie Beach:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240415T180000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR