August 10, 2018
Find out about upcoming events that our Members of Parliament are attending including community and social events.
Senator Fraser Anning will be holding a meeting with farmers to discuss extending the Banking Royal Commission;
Robbie Katter will be attending the following in July if you would like to catch up with him;
Bob Katter will be appearing on Q&A in Mackay on Monday 27th August. To be part of the audience go to http://www2b.abc.net.au/AudienceBooking/Client/AudienceRegistration.aspx
Safer Waterways Bill Public Hearings
Innovation Tourism Development and Environment Committee public hearings in North Queensland on the Safer Waterways Bill 2018
The hearings are open to members of the public to attend as observers. You can also register your interest to speak at one of the hearings by emailing ITDEC@parliament.qld.gov.au or phone 07 3553 6662.
Details of the public hearings are as follows;
Cairns
Date: Monday 27th August 2018
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Venue: Reef Room, Pullman Reef Hotel, Wharf Street, Cairns
Port Douglas
Date: Monday 27th August 2018
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Venue: Temple Room, Pullman Port Douglas, Mitre Street, Port Douglas
Townsville
Date: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Venue: Kingston Room, Rydges Southbank Townsville, Palmer Street, Townsville
Mackay
Date: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Time: 10:00am – 11:45am
Venue: Flinders Room, Rydges Mackay Grand Suites, Gregory Street, Mackay
For further information on the Safer Waterways Bill click here
Details: The public hearings are a very positive step in allowing North Queenslanders the opportunity to address the committee and describe the problems first hand, demonstrating how big an issue crocodile numbers are to those that live and work in the region. We strongly encourage you to take this opportunity to have your say and support the Safer Waterways Bill.