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Katter warns North Queensland’s major zinc industry is at risk in foreign takeover
Wednesday, 18 Sep, 2024
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Hon Bob Katter, has warned a hostile takeover of Korea Zinc by foreign bankers will spell disaster for North Queensland. He said he had serious concerns upon learning about a $1.5 billion tender offer for [1] Korea Zinc shares by private equity firm MBK Partners and South Korea’s Young Poong. As […]
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Katter statement relating to double dissolution
Tuesday, 17 Sep, 2024
The following quotes can be attributed to KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter. “Last week, I thought a double dissolution was laughable! No one is going to give up a year of his term in office on a high venture. “Today, an astute politician - whether one uses the word devious or cunning, or […]
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HERITAGE-LISTED RAIL UNDER FIRE FROM VANDALS, GOVT: KATTER
Monday, 16 Sep, 2024
The plight of a heritage-listed railway that supports small Etheridge townships has deepened after vandals smashed an iconic train’s disability accessible car, just weeks after the Member for Traeger called for urgent works to reopen track left unrepaired by the Government. Late last month, the disability car of the Savannahlander outback train was vandalised with […]
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KAP: New Laws are a Threat to Religious Freedom and Free Speech
Monday, 16 Sep, 2024
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs have expressed their sincere concerns about the recently passed Respect at Work Bill, warning that it will inevitably lead to significant restrictions on religious freedom and free speech in Queensland. The new laws expand the list of protected attributes, under the Anti-Discrimination Act, to include 'sexual orientation' in addition to […]
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Victim Demands Swifter Action After Stolen Car Rampages Through Townsville for Four Days
Monday, 16 Sep, 2024
Last week, a stolen Toyota Prado terrorised local streets for almost four days before police were able to intervene and stop the vehicle by using tyre deflation devices, prompting questions from crime victims as well as political leaders. Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto, expressed his outrage at the bureaucratic […]
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2024 Crushing Season Back on Track as Resolution Reached in Sugar Industry Dispute
Friday, 13 Sep, 2024
Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader Nick Dametto has welcomed the resolution of the ongoing dispute between Wilmar Sugar and the unions representing mill workers. Over the last two days, employees were given the opportunity to vote on a proposed Enterprise Agreement put forward by Wilmar Sugar. “We’re pleased to see that all […]
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