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Good Afternoon My QLD State electorate is Barron River, and I don't think we have a KAP candidate running in the 2024 state election, so can you advise on how to vote for maximum support for KAP? Cheers Richo

2024-10-07 07:05:27

Dear Robbie, Congratulations on your Bill to protect the lives of babies born alive after abortion. It was a DISGRACE that the committee under Mr Harper KILLED the bill. Please keep fighting for our littlest brothers and sisters - the unborn babies LABOR is happy to see killed by abortionist doctors! Robbie, may God bless you. Eugene

2024-10-06 08:11:53

Gun owners need to treated with respect not like criminals. Weapons Licensing Branch needs to be reviewed. Poor customer service is BAU at WLB.

2024-10-05 23:37:14

No more theft... More consequences for their actions... More rights to the victims... Start listening to the majority not the minority

2024-10-04 09:26:04

If the LNP win will you introduce a private members bill to criminalise abortion in QLD? 93% of the LNP voted for abortion to be illegal in 2018. Including their current Leader and Deputy Leader who said: "I do not support the decriminalisation of abortion in Queensland"

2024-10-04 05:58:05

G'day KAP, Up here in the Cape I have noticed All the people I speak to have NO idea that Mossy is running for cook. Sure you are present in Weipa, Cooktown etc, they are not remote towns, the people in those communities are all on Facebook despite living beside each other. You may consider being active on YouTube https://youtube.com/@kattersaustralianparty4432?feature=shared We in remote Cape York don't have Radio or Normal TV. We watch YouTube or Rumble for news. We are not on social media. You may say there is not enough of us to bother with YouTube or Rumble. Remember every vote counts, we are looking for change and you only need to win by 1 vote and that vote could be me.

2024-10-02 22:42:14

If you break into my home I should have the right to defend my property and Family

2024-10-02 19:59:42

Well done bobby... labour have no future

2024-10-02 09:14:23

What are your policies on the right to life of the unborn child? Do you suppirt Israel's right to defend herself? Please outline your party's policies for me to consider for the next Qld state elections. Thankyou

2024-10-02 07:56:34

Queensland has lost its way under labour, i live in Cairns where you could safely drive around, leave windows open at night and the city had an air or excitement and culture. I originally come from Zimbabwe where you have to take stern security measures at home, over the last few years Cairns is catching up whereby it is no longer a safe place to live as since labour passed the youth justice act and restricted the judiciary from handing out appropriate sentences for the crimes committed we are becoming a two tiered society, rules for all the hard working citizens and none for a select minority, this has to be changed and done quickly. Kind regards Rod

2024-10-01 20:13:48

Need to stop the abortion racket. God is life He will not honour anything in this nation while we honour the murder of human life. This current governance honours death to everything. Babies, euthenasia, mining, agriculture, etc.

2024-09-30 22:59:13

We need tougher penalties for youth crime, and stop the five star accommodation they are given, they are not being punished they are being rewarded for their crimes.

2024-09-29 20:22:34

Good Evening My partner and I are seriously considering a vote for the Katter Party. We live in Idalia in Townsville. We have been discussing the need for the Katter Party candidates to present with a strong public face over the coming weeks. A clear message of the party policies and direction for the Townsville community needs to be delivered across different mediums to reach the people. An example, Send em out bush, how, where to, and implementation strategies. A real plan and not just a slogan. From the mouth of my grandson….. “they need to consider the impact on the out bush communities in dealing with these criminals”. We are keen to see change but want clarity and confidence in what and on whom we are backing.

2024-09-29 09:51:03

I would like to know who your candidate for Burdekin is Crisafulli is a major disappointment seems to be endorsing too many of labours policies. And the olympics need to go.

2024-09-29 08:39:54

Dear Robbie, As a 'Financial Counsellor' within our community, it is disgusting that both 'State' and 'Federal' governments are not 'throwing' money toward having more financial counsellors on the ground - right here in the Isa. 'First Nations' financial counsellors who are not even part of our community are funded to fly in and out of Townsville, to service the financial needs of our local community. (I can name this person). Too much funding given to certain NGO's who employ financial counsellors. There is no accountability whatsoever with regard to the appropriate use of this funding. If the government can splash money on DV and make this the mantra for the day, throw some money at a 'Financial Counsellor' dedicated to DV. This person will be independent of all other DV services in town, function solely as a 'financial counsellor', 'financial literacy educator', 'financial hardship advocate, and a conduit between community members experiencing financial hardship and regulatory bodies like AFCA, ASIC, ACCC, APRA,. At present we have 'One (1) financial counsellor who claims to be servicing not only Mount Isa but also the surrounding region in towns like Cloncurry, Normanton, Doomadgee, Boulia, and Mornington Island. Pearl Turner is the financial counsellor's name. If the government and other human services organizations like QCOSS and DHS think they are adequately funding financial counsellors to service this region, they are sadly mistaken. Don't let Uniting Care, Save the Children, and Centacare fool the public and the government. Uniting Care: Have an office (asset) on Sunset Drive that is grossly underutilized. It is meant to house a 'Financial Counsellor' and a 'Family Services Worker'. For starters they have been advertising the RAFS position for months. Why aren't they getting anyone for the role? They also have a 'financial counsellor' who is firstly not from our community, and secondly who flies in and out of Townsville to service 'financial hardship' clients here in the Isa. The name is William Santo. Get Mount Isa City Council to employ a couple of financial counsellors, so these financial counsellors wholely and solely represent the community and are void of being tied up to an NGO. It would only make sense that MICC make the funding available and/or source the funding to have a couple of financial counsellors on the ground, here in the Isa. I am throwing my hat in for the financial counsellors position at MICC. I will not only manage my cases but will also groom and train a person another like minded professional.

2024-09-27 22:59:27

I've heard you will join labour if they need you. Is that true?

2024-09-27 09:32:01

Thanks so much for standing up for little children from innocent healthy and each individual preborn to the barbaric slaughter of new borns. Wish you had a member in our area as you are true to your word which is what I grew up to believe Aussies were and should be.

2024-09-27 08:35:27

Please take control of the youth that are stealing cars

2024-09-27 03:15:37

Where are preferences set to go from KAP in Thuringowa electorate?

2024-09-26 06:04:26

I am concerned about : Climate change and the impact to food and water security and the viability of communities in North qld. The erosion of women's sex based rights through moves to allow and males to identify into women's spaces. Is my teenage daughter expected to compete against males in her sport? Should she be expected to share a dormitory with boys who identify as girls? Should she have to hide in a cubicle to change at the pool because males are in the womens change room. Why don't we have better public transport and cycling facilities in Townsville? There are so many cars on the road it's noisy dangerous, expensive and time consuming

2024-09-26 02:55:41

Continue to fight for right to life. Continue to fight for Christian values and beliefs in all schools. Youth crime will be improved at the school level. I am a high school teacher in Brisbane. I also taught primary as well. Kids need good Christian role models at school. I am about regional Qld but I also think your party has lots of support and potential in city as well.

2024-09-24 22:13:38

In which electorates is KAP standing candidates in the sooncoming Q election?

2024-09-22 23:34:57

Change the laws so crocs can be culled. Home Hill Tafe is a skeleton college. Bring back more courses which will lead to jobs. More Australian Drs and specialists. Harsher penalties for drug offences, juvenile crime, violent crime, recidivists, look after our veterans. Stop sending so much relief funding overseas. Immediate stop to immigration. Bring back manufacturing to this country. Hold mining companies more accountable for mining accidents. Long term road upgrades for much of the Bruce Highway. Promote and support small business. Tougher laws for animal abuse. Bring in sentient laws for animals.

2024-09-21 15:17:28

I believe Australia is too big a country with a growing population and our state a must be divided into smaller areas so smaller regions can be governed at a state level by locals who understand the area and represent the values of the constituents. (USA has 50 states while Australia has 6) Not only should Queensland become two states, but many other states in the country should be divided, and Northern Territory should become an official state, or parts of it combined with other states. My issue is, living in Central Queensland, we are closer to Brisbane in distance but closer to North Queensland in terms of values. I would not like to be grouped in with the corrupt South-East corner. If KAP petitioned to split Queensland, don’t do it at the Tropic of Capricorn, follow LGA borders, and let Wide Bay and Central Queensland regions fall under Townsville’s rule and keep the South-East and Southern Downs only under Brisbane.

2024-09-20 12:30:18

1) Do you know if their will be a KAP candidate in Condamine Electorate 2) Where do you stand on Subsidence Management Framework relating to CSG-induced subsidence on prime ag land? 3) What is a question I can ask at "meet the candidates" session about the Born Alive issue

2024-09-20 08:36:37

Key problem: roughly 98% of Australians live within 150 km of the coast ( most in 3 major city areas) - where a very large number work in ‘ service’ jobs - and have very little knowledge or interest of what goes on beyond city boundaries. In health terms alone men living in regional and remote areas are 60% more likely to die of diseases common to both city and regional areas. A vast % Australias wealth is generated from mining and agriculture - located in regional areas. Yet the NP and NFF no longer provide strong advocacy for the bush - in fact almost the opposite. Added to which ‘big business’ dominates access and influence to politicians - yet SMEs contribute 56% to GDP ( with 33% of that by businesses employing less than 20 people) ! It is 20 years since a politician knocked on my door at election time - and I am fed up with calling an MPs office to be screened by some wet behind the ears junior staffer. The major parties no longer represent the democratic interests and rights of the majority of our population. The grass roots have been forgotten.

2024-09-18 22:39:40

We are being ripped off right/left, and center by various Governments both State and Federal with regulations, and taxes which do nothing for the ordinary working Taxpayer or Pensioner trying to keep ahead of all these rules and regulations that do nothing for the individual, but plenty for the coffers of those taxing, and regulating us to death. Time to give these 2 major parties the boot, and get back to a real Democratic system of Government. Getting rid of Preference voting would be a major start to returning us to a real 1 person, 1 voting Democratic system.

2024-09-18 11:05:31

IfI could afford to donate I certainly would but unfortunately by the time I Pay insurance etc etc etc there is very very little left in my old age pension. However what really annoys me Robbie is the fact Afghannis can come into Australia - NEVER WORKED OR PAID TAXES and given good pensions - cheap rent - furniture etc and they will never ever integrate into our society. Yes we had the Afghanni Camel drivers when Australia was opening upand they worked so hard transporting all our needs for farmers etc - THEY WERE GREAT PEOPLE and worked so hard for our nation and THEIR NATION as well. But this new lot are NOTHING like theAfghannis of yesteryear - ask any returned vet who was sent there in recent times and they will tell you EXACTLY what these people are like. I don't want them in our country as they are going to ruin it totally and our way of life. I agree with you totally re diving Queensland as SEQLD don't give a fig about North Queensland or Central Queensland but they certainly like the money our mining industry etc give them. Keep up the fight and the good work for North Queensland andCentral Qld. Yes I am a member of the KAP and love allyou guys. SOLAR AND WIND FARMS - totally againstit as the wind farms are wrecking our native forrests and as for the solar panels and wind farm gear - they cannot break down when dumped AND ONCE THEY CATCH FIRE THEY CAN'T BE PUT OUT Kind Regards and every best wish for the coming Qld Election - lets get rid of FANG FACT COMMUNISTLOVER GO KAP Des

2024-09-14 09:58:12

I refer to your post on Bigpond to day in which you stated that a Party representing country Australia is needed. Surely you would be the best situated people to form this party You have the people to head it up e.g. Messrs Bob Katter etc with the interest of North Queensland which contains a large area of country Queensland. I would also be very pleased to have a candidate from your Party standing in the Electorates around Ipswich in both State and Federal elections. Thank you. Wilson Boyd

2024-09-14 07:24:32

Hey KAP, Long time followers and KAP supporters. Just curious what your thoughts are on the sun tax for solar? We spent a fortune getting solar on our home, not the batteries as there are too many horror stories of houses catching fire, so we held off. Now we are about to be taxed for contributing to the grid? How does that seem fair when we are sending off our excess? Following the govt plan of renewables, it just seems we are being punished for helping ourselves with the cost of living and following the government agenda in regard to their policy of promoting renewables and lowering emissions. Now to avoid the tax we have to spend another $13,000 odd to get batteries, that we avoided in the first place, our original solar set up cost us $12,000. This government can’t have it both ways, surely? Particularly here in Townsville where people are utilising the 300 days of sunshine a year to generate solar energy, assist the family budget and now the government wants to take it away from us and tax us for a natural occurrence,. They can’t turn the sun off. Do we then get compensated for rainy days and having to draw back at a recently significantly increased high cost. So we are being burnt in both ways, we generate electricity they tax us, when we need to buy it back, they rip us. So much for the government helping families with the cost of living. It just appears that everywhere we turn, the government is finding ways to take more and more money off us. We hope you can have sufficient influence to prevent this abysmal and unfair burden on ordinary Australians from proceeding.

2024-09-07 23:37:24

Let us defend ourselves or get someone else to .....we are a forgotten part of our country we need help

2024-09-07 22:45:28

What is happening with all of the stolen cars that are on the sides of the road that have been checked by police? The same cars have been sitting from Mission Beach through to Cairns for many months now it looks disgraceful and is not a good example when people are coming as tourists.

2024-09-07 06:28:55

KAP is the only voice for North West Queensland with the gusto to tackle rising crime, unfair disputes in communities and take on the SouthEatst and their greedy funding programs ie 50 cent bus fairs and multi million dollar foot bridges. What a joke right?

2024-09-06 23:28:29

All those in Authority, including Parents, Teachers and Police especially, need to have their rights returned to physically punish and teach all children that there are consequences for actions that hurt people or property! They need to be taught respect for people and property. For those that come from undesirable backgrounds, they also need to have that cycle broken, children removed where necessary, especially if parents/guardians are irresponsible with drugs/alcohol etc. and unable to care properly for children as they are bad role models. Children need to know you cannot do or say whatever you like, you need to work, earn money, pay for what you want, not steal it! Hard lessons need to be learnt. Sent out bush to work in the hot sun to learn skills for both inside and outside a home, like mustering, fencing, gardening, cooking and all sorts of trades! NB! No privileges like mobile ph's, tv's or computers. No do-gooders advising that they need this that and the other. They need nothing until they learn how to be respectful human beings. As they improve, so do the privileges. You foul up, you lose a privilege.

2024-09-06 23:04:42

Our entire society is broken. Keeping the same laws etc will not bring about change. Toughen up on patents from abdicating responsibility and if they keep popping out babies just to neglect and have them become state wards sterilise them! Parents need to be fined and or have welfare ceased if their children are not attending school and are committing crimes. I am disgusted at what this country has become! Ban the sale of alcohol or at least reduce the availability of alcohol sales and the amount that can be purchased. Ban the vaping. Totally ban the sale of tobacco products. Ban gambling. When I was a child we never had these problems beside alcohol was not so easily available. Gambling was illegal and police had authority and were able to exercise it. Juvenile detention was not a bad of honour! It was against the law for children not to attend school! Parents were accountable for their children and supported them. Welfare was not so readily available and there was plenty of work beside we manufactured. We were a nation progressing…creating industries and training people to become and remain employed! Too many generations living on welfare and not enough job to employ people as industries have closed and gone off shore. Kids are becoming patents and get welfare! Neglect ad abuse their children do the tax follsrd are stretched go provide for them. Criminals are terrorising law abiding citizens and the. Consequences for crimes are a joke! Seven years for murder and get out in two years ! Seriously assault some one and out within a few months. . Victims are traumatised for life and these criminals think it is a joke it is their entertainment! Psyc evualations on in all criminals and treat them in a mental health facility , for life if necessary as sane people do not keep Reoffending!

2024-09-06 11:15:17

Katter party have good ethics

2024-09-05 23:47:45

Please do something about it!!

2024-09-05 21:13:10

I own a Taxi Licence and my car no longer works after 6pm. It's because the crime is out of control..The police are doing everything they can but I believe it's the courts letting everyone down..The amount of school age children walking the streets during the day during school hours is disgraceful..During the dark juveniles run the town..

2024-09-05 19:02:31

I am so sick to death of the current Albanese Govt forever giving themselves pay rises but not giving a dam about anybody else what so ever, not to mention our out of control Youth crime that both the state govt

2024-09-05 14:16:38

I have a $6000 debt due to property damages with department of housing which I was placed in due to domestic violence and because my house was broken into and trashed while I was in Townsville for medical reasons. Yet I still have to pay even with a QPS number. Im a single mother this is not fair.

2024-09-05 11:28:58

Keep at it KAP … you’re the gatekeeper for us working, law abiding normal folk…

2024-09-05 10:19:09

I do think Bob Katter should be the states Premier. We need a leader with a backbone ,one who is not afraid to speak up and say it as it is.To many politicians are frightened of offending this new breed of woke Australians.

2024-09-05 08:58:44

Well my say for me is not out of the ordinary, firearm laws in Queensland are ridiculous and getting worse, due to the shootings at Wieambilla I can only imagine the wave of restrictions that are going to be introduced to the shooting community, we need shooter friendly parties like yourselves to stand up for us, LAFO’s are not the problem criminals are and we as the LAFO’s are punished because of the small amount of people that commit crimes with firearms, Around three in 100 Australians are licensed firearms owners. Expert says firearms laws have “little” impact on Australian homicide rate. ‘Majority of deaths by guns are by way of self-harm or suicide’: public health expert. We need to have castle doctrine installed so we can legally protect our families and ourselves in our homes so we are not dragged through court for years costing us thousands…. Very unfair. And of course youth crime I believe that the above mentioned castle doctrine would help to control crime after a few have lost their lives, criminals don’t really want to die for their crimes, youth detention centres and for the lack of a better terminology boot camps like the ones that the kap party want to be installed would help a lot, education is the key, my uncle Elwin Torrenbeck used to run Aboriginal training camps to teach and train young people not necessarily all Aboriginals to work in the bush, how to be a good human and how to work cattle and to work the land, Jeff guest did something similar at petford, but these programs have all stopped but need to be reintroduced. After 1996 I have never voted for a major party I have only ever voted for the Katter party , John Howard made all firearms owners criminals overnight, it was unfair to every firearm owner in Australia…. If firearm owners were the problem then everyone would know it… we are not. Terry

2024-09-05 05:28:26

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Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) is dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of regional and rural Australians. Our mission is to ensure fair representation and resource allocation for these communities, which are often overlooked by capital cities.

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