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KAP Endorses Top North Queensland Surgeon for Burdekin
October 2, 2024
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) has unveiled their Burdekin candidate for the 2024 State Election—Dr. Daniel Carroll, a respected paediatric surgeon with over 12 years of experience serving North Queensland families.
Dr. Carroll is a familiar face in the Townsville community, not just for his work in hospitals, but also for his involvement with the Scouts and his involvement with the Sacred Heart Cathedral choir. He also represents Queensland in the Australian and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons, further showcasing his dedication to improving health outcomes for North Queensland.
His platform is clear: better healthcare, tackling the crime crisis, and leveling the playing field for North Queenslanders.
In his campaign, Dr. Carroll will focus on the glaring disparity between public services in Southeast Queensland and those in the north.
"It’s time North Queensland had a fair go. The gap between what’s available in the southeast and what we get here in the north is unacceptable. From health services to public infrastructure, we are being left behind, and it’s time for a change," Dr. Carroll said.
“Due to my occupation, I am particularly passionate about advocating for better healthcare for rural and regional communities.
“I’ve dedicated my career to helping families, but I’ve also seen how hard it is for people in regional areas to get access to the same level of care you’d find in the southeast. That’s something I’m determined to fix.”
In addition to healthcare, crime is a pressing issue for Dr. Carroll, who has seen the impact it has on local families.
"Crime is out of control in parts of North Queensland. We know how bad it is in Townsville and while it may not be happening with the same frequency in the Burdekin electorate, the crime rate is definitely well above where it should be for a regional electorate.”
KAP Leader and Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter, welcomed Dr. Carroll’s candidacy and the wealth of experience that he would bring to the KAP team.
“Daniel’s passion and goals for healthcare and to see North Queenslanders treated fairly will make him a strong voice for the Burdekin,” Mr Katter said.
“With Daniel on board, KAP is confident in its continued efforts to stand up for regional Queensland and ensure that North Queensland is no longer left behind,” the KAP leader said.
In addition to their four sitting members, KAP now has formidable candidates in six North Queensland electorates. The momentum is undeniably shifting in North Queensland as the party gears up for the October election.
“One of the driving forces for us to run in Burdekin, is the acknowledgement from commentators that the battle of Queensland will be won in the North,” Mr Katter said.
“We are the strongest voice here in North Queensland, and with Dr Carroll on the team that voice will be even stronger,” he said.
North Queenslanders have a clear choice between more of the same from Brisbane-centric parties, or a North Queensland based party fighting for North Queensland’s fair share.