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Katter welcomes expansion of recovery works for flood-ravaged NQ
Tuesday, 25 Feb, 2025
FEDERAL Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, has applauded the critical advocacy work of local representatives and industry groups in securing funding from the prime minister in response to recent floods. Late last week, the prime minister confirmed the expansion of Category C and D funding to fast-track recovery works in flood-affected regions of North Queensland […]
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Dametto: Castle Law Needed Now After Horrific Home Invasion
Friday, 21 Feb, 2025
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has expressed his disgust and outrage over a shocking home invasion and sexual assault that occurred in Cairns earlier this week. “During the night, a woman was allegedly subjected to one of the most terrifying and violating crimes imaginable, in her own home, […]
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Katter calls on PM to lift disaster grants to $75,000 for flood-affected farmers
Friday, 21 Feb, 2025
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, has written to the Prime Minister calling for Category D grants of up to $75,000 to be urgently approved. "We appreciate the support provided so far, but $25,000 is simply not enough to get our farmers back on their feet," Mr Katter said. "We've seen in past disasters […]
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Aus Post CEO must go: Katters demand action as essential services decline
Thursday, 20 Feb, 2025
FEDERAL Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, is calling for the immediate sacking of the Australia Post CEO, Paul Graham, as his pursuit of profits and removal of LPOs threatens the future of essential postal and banking services in regional and remote Australia. "Paul Graham's arguable obsession with profiteering undermines the foundation of Australia Post. His […]
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KAP TAKES DECISIVE ACTION TO ADDRESS CROCODILE INFESTATION IN NORTH QUEENSLAND WATERWAYS
Thursday, 20 Feb, 2025
Shane Knuth, Member for Hill, has followed through on his pre-election promise by submitting the Crocodile Control & Conservation Bill 2025 to parliament this week. This vital legislation directly tackles the unchecked crocodile population threatening public safety in North Queensland’s most frequented swimming and recreational areas. The Bill reflects Mr. Knuth’s unwavering commitment to protecting human life by […]
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Renewed Call to Abolish Insurance Stamp Duty
Thursday, 20 Feb, 2025
Speaking in Parliament in Brisbane during the debate on the Government’s Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has called for the Queensland Government to scrap insurance stamp duty to provide immediate cost-of-living relief and ensure North Queenslanders can access affordable insurance coverage. Mr Dametto […]
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