The member for Keppel gave their maiden speech in parliament, thanking the people of their electorate and acknowledging the traditional owners of the land. They spoke about growing up in Rockhampton and wanting to see the Keppel region thrive. The speech focused on three key messages: promoting the natural beauty and environmental protection of Keppel to support tourism; addressing unemployment through improving the local economy; and boosting infrastructure and population growth in the region.

1. Maiden Speech
Presentation
Member for Keppel

2. Introduction
• Sincere thank you
• Acknowledgement of Country
(Photo: Aboriginal Flag)

3. Rhetorical Device -
Anecdote
• Story of how I was born and raised in Rockhampton and
want to see Keppel thrive.
(Photo: Family and I in front of ANZAC monument in
Rockhampton)

4. Key Message One
• First key message will be to appeal to the beauty of
Keppel and environmental and tourism concerns of the
area.
(Photo: Keppel scenery)

5. Key Message Two
• Economic climate the region faces and way to improve
unemployment.
(Statistics: Unemployment rates)

6. Key Message Three
• The final key message will be to increase infrastructure
and population in the region.
(Photo: happy people in the region)

7. Conclusion
• A final thank you.