Marking the first anniversary of her election, Ms Bourne reflected on the privilege and responsibility of representing one of Queensland’s most diverse and community-minded electorates.
Over the past year, Ms Bourne has maintained a strong presence throughout Ipswich West, regularly engaging with residents, community organisations, and local businesses. Her approach has been underpinned by three guiding principles: visibility, accessibility, and accountability.
Ms Bourne has actively participated in community initiatives, including volunteering with Rosies: Friends on the Street and Crime Stoppers, while hosting mobile offices across the electorate to ensure constituents have direct access to their local representative.
Since assuming office, Ms Bourne has welcomed over 3,000 new electors, submitted more than 50 ministerial representations on behalf of residents, and engaged with thousands of constituents on issues including road infrastructure, housing availability, community safety, cost-of-living pressures, and access to essential health services.
Beyond her work within the electorate, Ms Bourne also serves as a member of the Queensland Parliament’s Education, Arts and Communities Committee, where she played an instrumental role in bringing the Elder Abuse Inquiry to Ipswich earlier this year. This ensured that local perspectives contributed meaningfully to the committee’s deliberations. The committee’s findings are expected to be tabled in December 2025.
Reflecting on her first year in Parliament, Ms Bourne reaffirms her ongoing dedication to her constituents and her commitment to advocating for positive outcomes across Ipswich West.
“As a member of the Education, Arts and Communities Committee, I was proud to help bring the elder abuse inquiry to Ipswich to ensure local voices were heard on such an important issue. The committee’s findings are expected in December.”.
