Have you ever drove to Queensland,
On highway number one...
This pot holed ridden death trap,
Which takes you north it ain’t no fun...
It’s called The Bruce Highway,
Our lifeline to this state...
This poorly kept cattle trail,
It’s an engineer’s mistake...
The death toll keeps rising,
There’s still no end in sight...
So many killed in crashes,
On their way home day and night...
Now politicians hand ball,
This often great debate...
Dodging all the questions saying,
There’s always next year mate...
We need someone with backbone,
A voice that can be heard..
Actions always speak much louder,
Than that promised word...
Once they spend the money,
And the road is in good repair...
You could travel this state for miles,
Without a worry or a care...
The truckie's would be thankful,
When they drive they’ll be less stressed...
Just think we’re saving lives,
Instead of putting them to rest...
So come on all you Pollies,
Cut the red tape and have a go...
Make our highway No. 1
And let’s see the traffic flow...
Len Newey 31/01/2011