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Katter statement in response to portrait
Wednesday, 3 Jul, 2024
THE following statement is attributed to Mr Katter who is deeply honoured by the gesture of commemorating his 50 years of service with an official portrait. KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter said, “It is an honour for an ordinary bloke. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and Milton Dick, whatever others may say about […]
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Katter fights to support ADF who see combat
Wednesday, 3 Jul, 2024
KAP’s Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, asserted his right to infuriate his fellow members of parliament when it comes to defending and supporting those Australians sent to war by their government. The Defence Amendment (Parliament Joint Committee on Defence) Bill was passed with support of the Liberal opposition on July 1, their only change […]
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Sedge saga: Government must act now to reduce spread of invasive Navua sedge
Tuesday, 2 Jul, 2024
A crisis is unfolding across many North Queensland regions as the invasive weed Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus) continues its relentless spread across prime agricultural lands and recreational grounds and facilities. The aggressive weed has shown a remarkable ability to adapt and proliferate in our tropical climate, outcompeting native flora and reducing the productivity of pastures […]
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Navua sedge – Industry Update
Monday, 1 Jul, 2024
Earlier this month, Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto met with community members and agricultural industry stakeholders in relation to the unrelenting spread of Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus) across the Herbert district. Recent updates provided on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) indicated that a rust pathogen […]
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Auditor General’s scathing report on youth crime: KAP plan the only way to go
Monday, 1 Jul, 2024
You know that the approach of Brisbane’s government to tackle youth crime is off the rails when their own Auditor General says ‘64% increase in the average daily number of serious repeat offenders, from 2018–19 to 2022–23’, The KAP Leader and member for Traeger has said. “A 64% increase! This from a government who is […]
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Queensland’s decision, not Switzerland’s – Katter’s law to keep mining Mount Isa
Friday, 28 Jun, 2024
Queensland’s resources must be mined for the interest of Queenslanders, and not played with like a gambling chip by a Swiss-based commodity trader, the member for Traeger, and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) leader has said in his opening statement to a Parliamentary Committee in Brisbane. “The future of copper production in Queensland should not be […]
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