Australians go to the polls on Saturday in what has been termed one of the most significant elections in many years.

The election was called by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull because of a double dissolution.

For our Newsport readers, we have provided information as to where to vote and the times the polls open and close; Liberal and Labor’s plans and where the two parties stand on the big issues.

Warren Entsch, the Federal Member for Leichhardt, has made a number of commitments, some of which impact the Douglas Shire. They include:

• $6.7 million towards the long-overdue Port Douglas Water Reservoir

• $1.3 million for the Citizens of the Great Barrier global awareness and fundraising project 

• Funding for new mobile phone infrastructure at Weipa, Mt Carbine, Cape Tribulation and Wonga Beach

• $20 million in grants for local businesses through a Jobs and Investment package

WHERE TO VOTE:

Port Douglas:
Port Douglas Community Hall - 13-29 Mowbray St

Daintree:
Daintree State School - 4-8 Dagmar St

Mossman:
Mossman State School - 30-34 Front St

Wonga Beach:
48 Snapper Island Dr

Election day polling booths open at 8:00 am on Saturday and close at 6:00 pm sharp.

Liberal’s plan:

• A strong new economy

• Innovation and science agenda

• Backing small business

• Cleaning up the construction industry

• Helping families get ahead 

• Supporting Australian exporters

• A strong Defence Force

• Combating terrorism

• Protecting our borders

• Building Australia’s infrastructure

• World-class healthcare

• Putting students first

• Tackling domestic violence

• Protecting our environment  

Labor’s 10-year plan for Australia’s economy:

• Investing in our schools and TAFEs

• Making health our #1 priority

• Keeping higher education accessible

• Nation-building infrastructure

• Acting on climate change

• Your rights at work

• Budget repair that’s fair

• Tackling inequality and disadvantage

• Australia’s place in a changing world

• Putting people first in every State and Territory 

For where the parties stand on the big issues, go to:
www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-13/election-2016-policy-big-issues/7387588