Just days ago David Kempton was confirmed as the LNP Cook candidate to take on current State member Cynthia Lui at October’s State elections.

Ahead of the looming elections Newsport landed an exclusive one on one chat with high profile LNP Shadow Minister Deb Frecklington.

Ms Frecklington is the Queensland Shadow Minister for Water, Energy and Cost of Living, Manufacturing and Regional Development.

In this interview with Newsport editor Michael Warren Ms Freckington goes into depth about the ongoing issues around Douglas Shire water security following Jasper, our accommodation crisis, local cost of living pressures and discusses solutions around the future of the Mossman Mill.