MP in push for improved mobile coverage for Alligator Creek

DECEMBER 2, 2015: I went into bat for the people of Alligator Creek south of Townsville in Parliament this morning, with a push for improved mobile phone coverage for the area.I nominated Alligator Creek as my top priority for funding under Round 1 of the Mobile Black Spot Program, but unfortunately the network providers had a different set of priorities and Alligator Creek missed out.Nominations for Round 2 are now open and I’m doing everything I can to ensure that Alligator Creek gets improved coverage this time round.The petition I sent out to Alligator Creek residents was incredibly well supported, and I presented those signatures to be tabled in Parliament this morning.This is not only a priority for those operating businesses in this area, those travelling through, and those enjoying the adjacent Cape Bowling Green National Park; it is also vital to be able to access mobile phone coverage during emergencies.Round 2 nominations for Mobile Black Spot Program funding are expected to close in January next year.Anyone can nominate an area with poor mobile coverage by emailing mobilecoverage@communications.gov.au