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Katter calls for immediate closure of Confucius Institutes, following report into Chinese Govt. influence on students
Friday, 2 Jul, 2021
KENNEDY MP, Bob Katter has called on the Federal Government to take steps to close all Confucius Institutes at Australian universities immediately, following a damning report by Human Rights Watch (HRW)that found “pro-democracy” students from mainland China and Hong Kong and their families, had been punished or harassed by Chinese police for comments they made […]
Read moreDametto slams COVID Comms
Thursday, 1 Jul, 2021
Nick Dametto, Member for Hinchinbrook has written to the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and the Health Minister, slamming the lack of communication regarding what the lockdown means for Townsville. Mr Dametto said he was frustrated that the Premier continues to make COVID-19 announcements via press conferences and social media, 2000km away in Brisbane. “North Queenslanders matter too. On Tuesday Townsville residents, business owners and visitors were all desperate […]
Read moreDametto backs Cardwell Bike Trail Proposal
Thursday, 1 Jul, 2021
Nick Dametto, Member for Hinchinbrook has today restated his full support for the Cardwell Mountain Bike Proposal, in a letter to Mayor Mark Nolan at Cassowary Coast Regional Council. “North Queensland is fortunate to have world class natural assets at our doorstep. Developing the eco-tourism brand is crucial to ensure Cardwell is a destination that attracts tourists interested […]
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NQ GROWERS’ PLEA FOR GOVT TO RELEASE RECOVERY CASH
Thursday, 1 Jul, 2021
‘People are still suffering’ is the message from KAP Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto to Brisbane-based bureaucrats who are yet to sign off on much-needed recovery grants promised to the North Queensland growers smashed by Cyclone Niran. The Federal Government has provided $5 million in Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants, which are worth up to $75,000 per […]
Read moreDrivers outraged over El Arish roadworks
Thursday, 1 Jul, 2021
Motorists are frustrated after having to deal with roadworks on the El Arish Range at Smith’s Gap for almost 12 months and are now getting angry with the hold up. State Member for Hill Shane Knuth said it was becoming a joke and that residents needed answers as to what is taking so long. Mr Knuth said he had constantly been on to Transport and Main Roads […]
Read moreBudget littered with trickery and wins
Thursday, 1 Jul, 2021
Member for Hill Shane Knuth has questioned some of the tactics employed by the Government in their delivery of the States 2021-22 Queensland Budget on Tuesday. “The Treasurer, in his speech yesterday, bragged that 61 per cent of the budgets $14.7billion in capital expenditure was being delivered in regional Queensland,” Mr Knuth said “However, on closer examination, this claim […]
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