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Katter seeks govt intervention on skyrocketing cyclone insurance in Far North
Wednesday, 27 Nov, 2024
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, has called on the Australian Government to urgently amend the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool legislation to make insurance premiums in the north affordable and on par with the rest of the country. In the last sitting fortnight of the year, Mr Katter fronted Parliament to address the escalating issue […]
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Mount Isa Locals must take the reins on iconic rodeo
Wednesday, 27 Nov, 2024
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Leader and Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter, has called for the administrators of the iconic Mount Isa Rodeo to shift its focus back to being a successful community-driven event, celebrating the unique spirit of our region, rather than being forced back to an unnecessary attempt at an international spectacle. “It’s pretty […]
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Will the LNP Strengthen Youth Crime Laws with Castle Law and Relocation Sentencing?
Friday, 22 Nov, 2024
With the first sitting week of Queensland’s new Parliament under the Crisafulli Government just days away, Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto is urging the government to commit to tougher laws by adopting Castle Law and collaborating with KAP on a Relocation Sentencing strategy for repeat youth offenders. Mr Dametto […]
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Community Hopeful for Action on North Townsville Road Upgrade Under New Government
Thursday, 21 Nov, 2024
Local and state government representatives and community members have united to call on the LNP government to prioritise the long-overdue North Townsville Road, North Shore Boulevard to Ingham Road safety and capacity planning upgrade project. With the first State parliamentary sitting under the new government set to begin next week, local representatives and residents are […]
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Katter farewells Press Gallery icon – “Bowers’ magic to be missed”
Thursday, 21 Nov, 2024
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, has extended congratulations to Mike Bowers as he concludes his distinguished tenure with The Guardian. “Mike has constantly put shoulder to the wheel in the Press Gallery in Canberra, capturing the spirit, drama, and occasional absurdity of Australian politics with an unerring eye,” Mr Katter said. Reflecting on Bowers' knack […]
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Coalition “anti-bush” after opposing NBN guarantee
Wednesday, 20 Nov, 2024
In Parliament today, KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter put forward a Bill to require all Australians to have continued fair and equitable access to the NBN. Although the crossbench came out in full support, the Government opposed his legislation. Infinitely worse, the Liberals and National Party abstained from voting altogether. "The Coalition don't […]
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