MEET THE CANDIDATES Angie Bell, LNP, Moncreiff

Candidate: Angie Bell Electorate: Moncrieff Party: Liberal National Party

Where do you live?

In the southern part of Moncrieff.

Why are you running?

To continue to deliver a strong economy for our community for a stronger future, including initiatives such as the Moncrieff Community Cabinet and the City Heart Taskforce for jobs, skills and industry.

What political experience do you have?

One term as the sitting member for Moncrieff. I have had the honour of representing our electorate on a range of Parliamentary committees. Some of those have included communications and the arts, employment, education and training and most recently appointed as chair of the social policy and legal affairs. Prior to becoming the federal member for Moncrieff, I had a brief stint running the office of the former state member for Currumbin. I was president of Queensland LNP Women from 2017 until 2019 and vice president for one year, leading the women’s branch of the Liberal National Party to encourage more women into politics.

Outside politics, what life and work experience do you have?

Some may be surprised to learn that at the same time as working in business, sales and marketing, I was a professional saxophonist and travelled abroad for many years. I also have an electric piano in my office in Canberra to wind down after sitting. For many years I assisted business, particularly small businesses, in business development, training, upskilling, and rebranding.

What is the No.1 issue facing voters in your electorate?

Moncrieff has been subject to cost blowouts by the state Labor government and long avoidable delays to Stage 3 of light rail between Broadbeach and Burleigh. The Coomera Connector, which will ease congestion and get commuters home to Nerang sooner and safer, has also suffered state government delays. These projects are vital to the development of our region and I will continue to fight to get the best deal for the Gold Coast.

If elected, what will be your priority when you enter the new parliament?

To deliver my local plan which includes: Creating more, better paid jobs; Delivering tax relief for workers and small businesses; Investing in roads, rail and renewables; Making record investments in health and aged care; Investing in stronger defence to make Australia safer.

I will be pushing for the completion of light rail Stage 3 and a start to the Coomera Connector. In the next parliament if re-elected, I will advocate for the ADAPT 1 building at Griffith University, which will enhance future innovation and high value jobs of the future for our region.