Friday, 1 Dec, 2023
The Queensland State government’s amendments to the Victim of Crime Assistance Act--the passing of which will raise the maximum amount of compensation victims can claim after being a victim of violence--is the outcome of the government’s own failure to act effectively to curb youth crime, according to the Katter’s Australian Party’s Clynton Hawks. Queensland Police […]
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A FAR Northern craft brewer will be “twisting the arms” of Federal politicians at a parliamentary Christmas gathering, bringing “simplicity” to a party set to host a diverse group of crossbenchers. Kennedy MP Bob Katter will represent Atherton’s Billycart Brewing Co at Wednesday’s Federal crossbenchers Christmas party, sharing with his parliamentary colleagues the craft brewer’s […]
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As the 2023 crushing season draws to a close across the Hebert River District, Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto has praised the efforts of all involved with getting this year’s crop off in time for Christmas. The Herbert River District mills crushed a total of 3.99 million tonnes for […]
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The Palaszczuk Labor Government has refused a last-minute attempt by Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) to rescue the Queensland Spanish Mackerel industry. Last night KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter attempted to disallow Queensland Fisheries plans to decimate the North Queensland-based industry. This involves: reducing the total quota entitlement take of Spanish Mackerel for commercial […]
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Queensland Labor’s disdain for local seafood producers has been highlighted in a backflip by the party which at the Federal level has now agreed to introduce national seafood labelling laws. Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter, who last year waged war with the Palaszczuk Labor Government over the issue, said the […]
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BOOSTING Australia’s bone marrow donor registry is rather simple, as proven by Katter’s Australian Party MP Bob Katter on a limited budget and a few recent initiatives he undertook. Meanwhile, millions in government funding have led to barely any progress towards increasing donor numbers, leaving the North Queenslander baffled and fuming over bureaucratic holdups. Australians […]
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