Vision for ‘miniports’

KATTER’S Australian Party candidate for Leichhardt, Rod Jensen, has proposed to build 27 “miniports” along Queensland’s coast line from Cape York to Gladstone.

He said the measure would unlock products previously stranded by high transport costs, as well as committing to a full upgrade of 90km of freight route Ootann Rd.

Mr Jensen said the plan would allow farmers and miners to access global markets, and generate “jobs and prosperity in regional communities, as well as open up retail and tourism industries”.

“Miniports would relieve congestion and maintenance costs on road and rail networks, and boost Australia’s defence and emergency response capabilities,” he said.