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KAP calls for Border Permit System to be scrapped: “The only thing the border permit system does is permit crime”

Wednesday, 5 Jan, 2022

Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader and Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto, has said the Queensland State Government’s border permit system is a costly bureaucratic boondoggle which is diverting policing resources away from fighting the rising wave of crime in north Queensland. A new border permit system, whereby interstate travellers to Queensland are required to complete […]

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KAP candidate says check in on a mate this New Year

Friday, 31 Dec, 2021

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) candidate for Herbert, Clynton Hawks, says his message for the new year is to “look out for a mate” during what can be a difficult and stressful period. Mr Hawks said he’d like to use his federal election candidacy to raise awareness of the importance of self-care, and taking the time […]

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KAP calls for rapid antigen tests to be free, and freely available

Thursday, 30 Dec, 2021

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto, has called for the state and federal governments to work together to ensure COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are free, and freely available, to all Australians. Mr Dametto said he was pleased that KAP’s recommendation of incorporating a wider use of rapid antigen testing […]

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KAP candidate says COVID-19 Iso Rule Ruining Lives

Tuesday, 28 Dec, 2021

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) candidate for Herbert, Clynton Hawks, says that the requirement for staff working in hospitality settings to isolate for seven days following a “close contact” event is unworkable and destroying local businesses. Mr Hawks says he wants an immediate review of the rule, with a view to scrapping it altogether. Mr Hawks’ […]

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“A plague on both your houses”: Hawks Condemns Supermarket Duopoly Takeover of Chemists

Thursday, 23 Dec, 2021

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) candidate for Herbert, Clynton Hawks, is calling for the federal government to put a stop to attempts by the supermarket duopolies to take-over the pharmacy industry. Mr Hawks’ call comes following reports that Woolsworths’ CEO had penned an open letter to shareholders of API—owner of Priceline pharmacies—that they had nothing to […]

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KAP welcomes calls for rapid COVID-19 testing

Wednesday, 22 Dec, 2021

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s recent statement[1] supporting the use of rapid antigen testing, as well as the Queensland Government’s proposal for New South Wales (NSW) residents visiting the state be only subject to rapid antigen testing,[2] as a victory of common sense […]

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