Media Releases

MEDIA RELEASE: Year-Round Swimming for Rosewood – Wendy Bourne MP Lodges Rosewood Pool Petition with Ipswich City Council

Wendy Bourne MP, State Member for Ipswich West, has formally lodged a community petition with Ipswich City Council calling for year-round access to the Rosewood Anzac Aquatic Centre. The beloved

MEDIA RELEASE: Wendy Bourne MP Submits Community Petition and Welcomes Council Action on Rosewood United Soccer Club Facilities

Wendy Bourne MP, State Member for Ipswich West, has lodged a petition calling for toilet and changeroom facilities at Caledonian Park soccer fields. Further, she welcomes news that a Notice

MEDIA RELEASE: Over Half of Ipswich West’s Renters Struggle to Afford Essentials

3/12/25 Wendy Bourne MP Demands Urgent Action from the Government   Wendy Bourne MP, State Member for Ipswich West, is calling on the Crisafulli Government to urgently step up cost-of-living

MEDIA RELEASE: All Talk, No Action – Wendy Bourne MP Slams Minister Mickelberg’s Comments on Bremer River Bridge Project

Wendy Bourne MP, State Member for Ipswich West, has responded to comments made by the Minister for Transport, Brent Mickelberg on 27 November regarding Ipswich West’s stalled infrastructure projects along

MEDIA RELEASE: Wendy Bourne MP Commemorates First Year Representing Ipswich West

On 26 October 2024, history was made in Ipswich West when Wendy Bourne MP was elected to the Queensland Parliament, becoming the 100th woman to serve in the State’s legislature

MEDIA RELEASE: Celebrating Rosewood Craft and Quilters

6/11/25 Wendy Bourne MP, State Member for Ipswich West, stood in Queensland Parliament on Thursday 30 October to acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of the Rosewood Craft and Quilters Society to

MEDIA RELEASE: Wendy Bourne MP, Cameron Dick MP, Shayne Neumann MP Visit Leading Ipswich Manufacturer White Industries During Manufacturing Month

24/10/25 As part of Manufacturing Month, Wendy Bourne MP, Member for Ipswich West, visited White Industries on 2 October, a proud Queensland manufacturer with more than 65 years of history

MEDIA RELEASE: Wendy Bourne MP Calls on TMR for Transparency on Bremer River Bridge Project Changes

Wendy Bourne MP, Member for Ipswich West, has called on the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to provide urgent clarification regarding significant changes to the Warrego Highway, Bremer

MEDIA RELEASE: Rosewood Residents Unite Over Edward Street Development Concerns

Wendy Bourne, State Member for Ipswich West, has joined Rosewood residents in voicing concerns over a proposed development at 15 Edward Street, Rosewood, following a well-attended community meeting earlier this

MEDIA RELEASE: Backing Our Communities – Wendy Bourne MP Launches Petitions for Rosewood Pool and Upgrades to Thagoona Playing Fields Facilities

Wendy Bourne, State Member for Ipswich West, joined local residents at her mobile office in Rosewood on the weekend, where the community rallied behind two important petitions. The first petition

MEDIA RELEASE: Bourne Advocates For Residents’ Concerns Around Proposed “Sexfest” Event

Yesterday morning, Member for Ipswich West, Wendy Bourne, facilitated a meeting with Ipswich City Council to ensure residents’ concerns surrounding the proposed Sexfest event were heard. Joined by Acting Mayor

MEDIA RELEASE: “Enough is Enough”, Wendy Bourne Calls for Government to Crack Down on Noxious Industry

Wendy Bourne, State Member for Ipswich West, and residents in Ipswich West, are demanding immediate and decisive action from the State Government following the Environmental Enforcement Order issued to Candy

MEDIA RELEASE: Wendy Bourne Online Video Calls For Action On Ipswich West Infrastructure

Wendy Bourne, State Member for Ipswich West, has called on the Queensland LNP Government to deliver long-promised infrastructure upgrades across Ipswich West in a recent social media video. The video,

MEDIA RELEASE: Bourne Says Stop The Distractions And Start Listening to Teachers

Wendy Bourne, State Member for Ipswich West, has called on the State Government to stop passing the notes around, stop deflecting and focus on delivering meaningful support for Queensland teachers

MEDIA RELEASE: Ipswich West Deserves More Than Budget Spin – Wendy Bourne MP

Speaking in Parliament last week, the Member for Ipswich West expressed deep concern over the State Budget’s failure to deliver meaningful outcomes for one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions. “There’s no

MEDIA RELEASE: LNP Budget Lacks Infrastructure For Ipswich West

In her Budget speech, the Member for Ipswich West, Wendy Bourne MP, has condemned the LNP State Government for its failure to start key infrastructure projects. Speaking in Parliament, Ms

Celebrating 60 Years of Service: A Tribute to John Turner’s Dedication to the Community

Media Release Celebrating 60 Years of Service: A Tribute to John Turner’s Dedication to the Community The Member for Ipswich West, Wendy Bourne MP, was proud to celebrate the outstanding

Ipswich West from Jordan to Bourne – Reflections on the 100th Woman Elected to Queensland Parliament

The journey of women in politics has been long and challenging, marked by both milestones and struggles for equality.   Queensland’s first female member of the Legislative Assembly, Irene Longman,

A letter from Wendy

Firstly, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have worked tirelessly in the wake of the recent flooding caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Thank you