Media Release

In response to the announcement of mobile black spot funding to 14 sites in the Kennedy electorate by the Federal Government, KAP Leader and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has today heaped praise on the local fighters in Kennedy who advocated for better mobile communications services.

“Thanks to all the people who worked hard to get this coverage. Some of these cases we have been taking to the Government for over 8 years.

“We had very substantial cases and in my view, it would have been difficult for the Government to say no.

Mr Katter has highlighted the importance of mobile communications for safety and commerce reasons.

“My family nearly perished when my father got bogged outside McKinlay and suffered 3rd degree burns on his hands and knees. We thought his number was up.

“To someone in a city mobile coverage seems like a small thing, but when a family member nearly perishes - it shows how valuable these things are.

“We thank the Minister for Communications and the Federal Government. But in particular we thank the people who put their cases forward.

“This will make one hell of a qualitative difference.

The mobile black spot sites funded in Kennedy for Round 2 are below. Kennedy received funding for 18 Mobile Blackspot sites announced in June 2015.

Further information can be found at: https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/mobile-services-and-coverage/mobile-black-spot-program