Hon Curtis Pitt MP

Supported the budget's investments in Far North Queensland including the Cairns Water Security project, energy upgrades, Bruce Highway funding, Cairns Hospital expansion, and school infrastructure in the Mulgrave electorate.

“This budget delivers significant new investment into both Mulgrave and the Far North Queensland region.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting the $107.5 million Cairns Water Security project and broader Far North Queensland investments.

“An exciting development in the state budget is the $107.5 million commitment to stage 1 of the Cairns Water Security project. This will secure Cairns' future water supply.”— 2022-06-24View Hansard

As Speaker, stated he would support the bill if he had a vote. Argued the bill provides an ethical and robust framework with sufficient safeguards including three assessments by two doctors and a review board.

“Members would be aware that as Speaker I would not be required to vote on this bill unless to break a deadlock with a casting vote. I wish to place on record that if I had a vote I would support this bill.”— 2021-09-15View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting the $71 million investment in the screen industry including $4 million for Far North Queensland. Also spoke as Speaker about the $106 million Appropriation (Parliament) Bill and $41 million Annexe refurbishment.

“I am proud to be working to deliver the government's election commitment for a $6.8 million production facility in the Far North.”— 2021-06-18View Hansard