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KAP Pledges Strong Support to the Townsville Veteran and First Responder Communities Through the Oasis Townsville
Tuesday, 16 Jul, 2024
The Katter's Australian Party (KAP) has proudly pledged its support for The Oasis Townsville (The Oasis) and the valuable work they do in our garrison city to support our large veteran community and the plans they hold for the future to incorporate first responders to their services. Recognising the invaluable contributions and sacrifices of our […]
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Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Labor Scraps Patient Travel 4-day Rule
Tuesday, 16 Jul, 2024
The recent announcement by the State Government that they will scrap the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) 4-day rule is a small step forward but fails to address the significant issues that exist within the scheme according to the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto. In 2017, an investigation by […]
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Dametto slams Attorney-General’s Response to Castle Law Petition
Monday, 15 Jul, 2024
The Attorney-General’s recent response to the Castle Law petition, which garnered an astounding 40,470 signatures, has been labelled as dismal and disrespectful to the thousands of Queenslanders who voiced their concerns according to Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MP Nick Dametto. “As a Member of Parliament but also the Principal Petitioner for the […]
Read moreKatter calls on QLD Gov after $8m announcement
Sunday, 14 Jul, 2024
Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter is calling on the Queensland Government to match the $8 million Federal Government commitment towards Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) critical minerals processing and manufacturing plant in the Kennedy Electorate. “What a tremendous announcement for North Queensland, the Federal Government have finally agreed to an $8 million investment to get […]
Read moreKNUTH AND AMOS SLAM STATE GOVERNMENT’S SHORT-SIGHTED INVESTMENT IN BARRON RIVER BRIDGE
Thursday, 11 Jul, 2024
Shane Knuth, State Member for Hill, and Duane Amos, KAP candidate for Cook, have joined forces in criticising the Queensland Government’s allocation of $450 million towards the Barron River Bridge. They argue this investment fails to address the chronic congestion and safety issues plaguing the Kuranda Range, instead of committing to a fast-track inland highway […]
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Bumpy Road Ahead for Critical Community Transport Provider
Wednesday, 10 Jul, 2024
A vital transport and social engagement service assisting the elderly, socially isolated and younger people with disabilities is facing the prospect of turning away clients in need due to a shortfall in State Government funding. TransitCare provides critical community transport services to regional areas, including Ingham and Charters Towers, allowing patients to live independently in […]
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