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What’s on
Friday, 22 Jun, 2018
Find out about upcoming events that our Members of Parliament are attending including community and social events. WHAT’S ON SHANE KNUTH Saturday 23rd Shane will be at the Yungaburra Markets before heading to the coast to attend functions. Sunday 24th June, Shane will be at the Mission Beach Markets. NICK DAMETTO Cardwell Coast Guard […]
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KAP in the media this week
Friday, 22 Jun, 2018
Read about Katter’s Australian Party’s media mentions and moments from this week, including from radio, newspaper and more. KAP IN THE MEDIA THIS WEEK Monday 18th June 2018 KAP MEDIA MENTIONS Political change in the air for Griffith – Area News CHANGE is coming as a new political party makes its way to Griffith to […]
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Dametto helps residents ditch plastic
Friday, 22 Jun, 2018
HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto is urging local residents to ditch plastic as retailers across Queensland phase out single-use shopping bags. Fresh after a busy stint in parliament, the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MP hit the pavement at shopping centres this week to mingle with constituents and hand out free reusable bags. “I always look forward […]
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The squeaky wheel gets the oil – or – NAIF funds (it would seem)
Thursday, 21 Jun, 2018
UPON receiving word that the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) is planning to provide the $516 million funds for the Kidston solar project in Georgetown, KAP Leader and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter commended the move labelling it ‘long overdue’ and ‘imperative’ for the North. Mr Katter said, “At long last the pressure applied […]
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Good news for the North as NAIF gets moving
Thursday, 21 Jun, 2018
KAP state leader and member for Traeger Robbie Katter has used today’s announcement by GENEX and the Northern Australian Infrastructure Fund (NAIF) to highlight the potential of North Queensland as a major infrastructure investment destination. “It’s great to hear GENEX has received conditional approval for a loan from NAIF,’’ he said. “It shows the Facility […]
Read moreKatter lobbies to extend PBS cancer drug listings
Thursday, 21 Jun, 2018
FOLLOWING the success of breast cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma drugs being added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), KAP Leader and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has submitted another letter to the Minister for Health requesting that he urgently considers adding other cancer fighting drugs to the PBS. Mr Katter penned the letter to […]
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