Scott Morrison addresses LNP state convention in Brisbane
In his first major address in Queensland since the state propelled him to an unlikely election victory, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told the State Labor Government it’s “wasting time” on a critical issue.
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PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has warned the Queensland Labor Government it’s wasting time over a 2032 Olympic bid, as he delivered a rousing thanks to Queenslanders for their support in May’s federal election.
Delivering his first major address in Queensland since being returned to power on May 18, Mr Morrison told the LNP state convention in Brisbane his Government was all-in on a bid for the Games, announcing that Sunshine Coast-based MP Ted O’Brien would be a Commonwealth representative tasked to build an Olympic bid with all levels of government.
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“There’s a window of opportunity here, and that’s why it’s so important that the Queensland Government get on board,” he said.
“Now they’ve told me they’re waiting on a few things.
“Now I don’t remember (NSW leaders and deputies) Nick Greiner and John Fahey and Bruce Baird waiting on a few things when they set their minds about actually going out there and winning that bid for Sydney.
“You’ve got to be all-in on this… Queenslanders are all-in and it’s time for the Queensland Government to get all-in on this bid.”
Mr Morrison said he had “spruiked my socks” for Queensland at a recent meeting in Japan with Olympic heavyweights.
Mr Morrison, who was wearing a maroon tie, entered to a standing ovation at the LNP annual convention and started his speech with his now-trademark slogan “how good is Queensland”.
In a speech laden with praise of the state — which was the LNP’s strongest performing at the federal election — Mr Morrison said his team deeply respected and understood Queensland.
“I want to thank Queenslanders for believing in me, and I want to thank Queenslanders for believing in my team,” he said.
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