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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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“Send ‘em out Bush” – KAP policy grows legs under LNP Government
Friday, 19 Sep, 2025
Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto, has welcomed the announcement that ‘Bush Sentencing’ will be delivered as Circuit Breaker Sentencing by the Crisafulli Government. Aligning with KAP policy, the State Government is set to create a court-ordered alternative to youth detention and is now seeking interested organisations to deliver this […]
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Voters Neglected as LNP Pushes Boundaries for Political Gain
Thursday, 18 Sep, 2025
Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto has condemned the LNP’s submission to the Queensland Redistribution Commission, describing it as a politically motivated proposal that completely disregards the needs of North Queensland communities, specifically in the Townsville and Hinchinbrook regions. The LNP’s proposal is to alter the boundaries of the Hinchinbrook […]
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