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“Band-Aid on a compound fracture” Long term pain, short term gain as Isa survives Glencore-doomsday
Wednesday, 8 Oct, 2025
KENNEDY MP Bob Katter thanked the Federal Government, particularly Minister for Industry, Tim Ayres, for his announcement today, but he warned the $600 million over three years jointly funded investment was going to limp Mount Isa along till the next election. “We must put on record our appreciation of the involvement by the Minister. Robbie […]
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Survived the First Half – More Needed – Copper Smelter Package a Start: Katter
Wednesday, 8 Oct, 2025
News that the Mount Isa Copper Smelter and Townsville Refinery will remain operating is good news, but the hard work is still to come, the Member for Traeger and Leader of the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP), Robbie Katter has said from his home city of Mount Isa. “This is a start and it’s at least […]
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Katter questions Treasurer on Isa copper smelter and banana ban
Wednesday, 8 Oct, 2025
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, yesterday used Question Time to demand urgent action to save the Mount Isa region’s industrial backbone and to protect Australia’s banana industry from the threat of disease-bearing imports. Mr Katter described a “doomsday” scenario unfolding in North Queensland with battles occurring on two fronts. The closure of Glencore’s […]
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Katter Reveals Child Slavery Behind Banana Imports
Friday, 3 Oct, 2025
FEDERAL MP Bob Katter has revealed explosive evidence of rampant child labour in the Philippines’ banana industry – while the Australian Government considers opening the floodgates to imports. Reports show 22.5 percent of households in banana-growing regions have children working in plantations. Many are unaccompanied minors, living in makeshift tents, and exposed to poverty wages […]
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KAP Extends its Reach: Nick Dametto to contest Townsville Mayoralty
Friday, 26 Sep, 2025
On behalf of The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Ben Fusco, Party President, is proud to announce a bold new chapter in its mission to deliver strong, independent leadership for North Queensland. Today, we confirm that sitting Member of Parliament Nick Dametto will contest the position of Mayor of Townsville City. This is a moment of […]
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Floods don’t wait – Katter calls for faster flood warning system upgrades
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2025
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Leader and Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter, has criticised the slow rollout of the National Flood Warning Infrastructure Network (FWIN) program, warning that Charters Towers and other North West communities are being left exposed. Mr Katter said he welcomed the Federal Government’s $236 million investment to improve and integrate rain […]
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