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Jane Howlett - Lyons
2024 Tasmania State Election - State Mp Candidate - March, 23, 2024
Electorate of Lyons - Liberal Party - Australia
Who is Jane Howlett?
Jane Howlett is a member of the Liberal Party representing the Lyons electorate. Born and raised in Richmond and having built her first home in Brighton, Jane has spent much of her life within the South-East Tasmania communities.
Before her election in 2018, she was a successful small business owner in Brighton, an experience that, along with growing up on a farm, instilled in her the values of hard work and community service. Her father, Colin Howlett, contributed to their community as the Mayor of the Southern Midlands for many years.
Jane is deeply committed to serving the Midlands, East Coast, and South-East Tasmania, focusing on ensuring accessible and affordable housing, quality healthcare and education, and ample employment opportunities. Her vision is for Tasmania to be a place where families can not only thrive but also continue to enjoy the region's exceptional lifestyle.
Jane is married to Sergei and is a mother to two children, Dimitri and Penelope. Her office can be reached through various means, including phone and postal mail in Hobart, TAS.
What are Jane Howlett's Political Values?
The Liberal National Party (LNP) of Queensland is a center-right political party formed from the amalgamation of the state divisions of the Liberal Party and the National Party on July 26, 2008. This merger was aimed at creating a unified conservative force in Queensland politics, striving to offer a credible alternative to the existing government and to restore trust in state and national governance.
Guiding Principles:
The Liberal National Party (LNP) of Queensland champions core principles such as the freedom of conscience, religion, expression, and association, viewing these as the bedrock of a just society. The LNP values the family unit as a societal cornerstone, advocates for fiscal responsibility to protect future generations, supports a smaller government to boost innovation, and commits to environmental protection and sustainability.
Policy Priorities:
The LNP's policies focus on strengthening Queensland's agricultural and tech sectors, especially in regional areas, and ensuring energy transitions are affordable. The party prioritizes supporting community organizations and enhancing public safety, particularly through youth justice reform.
Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of improving educational infrastructure and outcomes.
Support for Regional Queensland:
Recognizing the economic and social significance of regional areas, the LNP pledges to enhance services and job opportunities outside of metropolitan centers. The party emphasizes the development of infrastructure, health services, and transport links to bolster the prosperity of regional communities.
Housing and Infrastructure:
The LNP aims to improve housing affordability and supply, manage population growth effectively, and ensure the timely delivery of necessary infrastructure. This includes specific measures to increase land availability and streamline government processes to facilitate development.
Promoting Integrity and Efficiency:
The LNP commits to restoring integrity in governance and enhancing the efficiency of the public service. This involves strengthening the roles of the Integrity Commissioner and the Auditor-General, and ensuring a culture of transparent and accountable governance.
Economic Management:
Fiscal discipline and economic management are key areas of focus for the LNP, with policies aimed at reducing government waste, attracting investment, and providing relief from the cost of living pressures faced by Queenslanders. The Liberal National Party of Queensland positions itself as a party dedicated to effective governance, regional development, and economic stability.
By integrating the strengths of its precursor parties, the LNP seeks to address the diverse needs of Queenslanders and drive forward a prosperous future for the state under conservative leadership.
