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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 […]
Read moreKAP Urges Action on Feral Animals
Thursday, 21 Jun, 2018
Speaking in response to the continuing damage caused by feral animals in key Queensland agricultural areas, Senator Anning highlighted how important it is for every level of government to resolve the issue. “Feral animals and pigs in particular have been a consistent issue for our farmers, destroying crops, spreading disease and damaging infrastructure.” Senator Anning […]
Read moreKnuth helps get Country Kitchens program funding extension
Thursday, 21 Jun, 2018
KAP State Member for Hill Shane Knuth has again backed the Queensland Country Women’s Association, advocating for the continuation of the successful Country Kitchens Program for another 12 months. Funding for the program, which has been in place for 3 years, was initially heavily lobbied for and secured by KAP members Shane Knuth and Robbie […]
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Question without notice: Korean War MIA Mystery
Wednesday, 20 Jun, 2018
KAP Federal Leader and Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has used Question Time to pursue the Foreign Minister for answers regarding the Korean War MIA (Missing in Action) Mystery. Innisfail lawyer, Bruce Gillan has been desperate to find out what happened to his uncle Flying Officer Bruce Gillan who was listed as missing along with […]
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