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KNUTH DEMANDS ACTION: BUILD THE INLAND HIGHWAY NOW!
Thursday, 13 Jun, 2024
Member for Hill, Shane Knuth, has used state parliament to call on the Government and Opposition to show some vision and commit to constructing a fast-track inland highway between Kuranda and Cairns. Knuth's call comes after Professor Delwar Akbar, director of CQ University's Centre for Regional Economics and Supply Chains, highlighted the lack of transport […]
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State Budget Secures the Future of Hinchinbrook Road Projects
Wednesday, 12 Jun, 2024
The 2024-25 State Budget was a mixed bag for regional Queensland however one of the bigger winners was transport infrastructure including in Hinchinbrook where two out of four projects critical to the electorate received much needed funding. Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto said he welcomed the inclusion in the budget […]
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Stop the woke before all Queenslanders go broke: Katter
Wednesday, 12 Jun, 2024
When Brisbane’s LNP and Labor party went woke and signed up to emissions targets, they signed up to send Queenslander’s broke, the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) leader and member for Traeger, Robbie Katter has said, introducing a motion to the Queensland Parliament to provide clarity once and for all for Queenslanders on the effect of […]
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Castle Law cannot be ignored: Katter
Tuesday, 11 Jun, 2024
You just can’t argue with more than 40,000 Queenslanders, The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) leader and member for Traeger, Robbie Katter has said. KAP Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto, has introduced legislation to ensure homeowners can feel safe in their homes, and use whatever force that is necessary to defend themselves from intruders. A petition to […]
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Finally Tally: 40,470 signatures as Castle Law Petition Tabled in State Parliament
Tuesday, 11 Jun, 2024
Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto is urging the Queensland Parliament to fast-track the debate and vote on his recently introduced Castle Law Bill, following an overwhelming show of public support. A petition tabled in the Queensland Parliament earlier today supporting the bill gathered an impressive 40,470 signatures in just […]
Read moreHinchinbrook Budget Outcomes 2024-25
Tuesday, 11 Jun, 2024
Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto has expressed deep disappointment following the release of the 2024/25 State Budget, which has overlooked critical funding needs for North Queensland. Mr Dametto said the budget failed to extend beyond the perimeters of the major regional centres of Townsville and Cairns to offer even the […]
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