Letter to the Editor
There is nothing more precious than a child’s life.
Yet in Queensland last year 19 children drowned – 10 more than in the previous year.
These tragedies could have been avoided if all young Queenslanders were taught to swim.
Which is why the Liberal National Party promised to provide free swimming lessons for 120,000 Queensland kids at the last state election.
Following criticism of Queensland’s record on child drownings earlier this year, the Palaszczuk Labor Government eventually decided to order a review into what could be done.
I don’t believe parents in the South Burnett want another review – they just want their kids to learn to swim.
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s first government commissioned 213 reviews in just 18 months.
Labor is great at ordering reviews, but bad at solving problems.
The way to prevent more drownings is simple – make sure all our kids can swim.
The Liberal National Party will continue to argue for universal access to swimming lessons in our schools and will continue to pressure the Premier on this issue.
The safety of Queensland kids should be the top priority of any government.
Deb Frecklington
Member for Nanango
