Official Opening of the Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook STP – A Major Milestone in the Normalisation Process

15 January 2025 The long-awaited Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) has officially opened, marking a significant milestone for the Cassowary Coast region. The opening was attended by representatives from all levels of government, including Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood, Division 1 Councillor Chris Littlemore, Senator Anthony Chisholm, and Member for […] READ MORE

Adult Crime, Adult Time: Stop the Blame Game and Fix the Laws

14 January 2025 The recent case of a 13-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a supermarket worker at Coles in Ipswich has laid bare a glaring flaw in the LNP’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws. It has been revealed that if the chosen charge of attempted murder remains, the alleged youth offender […] READ MORE

An open letter to the Premier of Queensland – Our Men and Boys are Not Alright.

12 January 2025 I am writing in response to your recent answer to Question on Notice No. 1174, asked on 10 December 2024. In my question, I asked: With reference to males being grossly overrepresented in areas of disadvantage, including but not limited to incarceration rates, suicide rates, substance addiction, and homelessness — Will the […] READ MORE

Concerns remain on youth crime rates

7 January 2025 A series of shocking ram raids earlier this week has once again thrust Townsville’s youth crime crisis into the spotlight. A stolen vehicle was used to target multiple businesses across the region, leaving significant damage and a community growing weary of political promises. Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP […] READ MORE

Christmas Message from Nick Dametto MP

19 December 2024 Hinchinbrook, with Christmas just around the corner I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the good things that we all have in our lives. I believe Christmas is a time to come together and celebrate the blessings of family, friendship and neighbours. It’s the season for us all to share […] READ MORE

Dametto Critical of Government Decision to Cut Key Rural Health Worker Incentives

11 December 2024 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has questioned the LNP Government’s decision to axe the Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (WAIS), calling it a shortsighted and untimely move that could exacerbate the healthcare crisis in rural and regional Queensland. The scheme, implemented by the former Labor government, offered […] READ MORE

Labor’s Ghost Regulations on Lifejackets Must Be Sunk

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) will move a motion in Parliament to disallow the amended lifejacket regulations set to take effect on December 1, 2024, claiming they disregard the realities of boating and fishing in North Queensland. The draft regulations, tabled by the former Labor Government in September 2024, would require lifejackets to be worn: By […] READ MORE

Will the LNP Strengthen Youth Crime Laws with Castle Law and Relocation Sentencing?

22 November 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 […] READ MORE

Community Hopeful for Action on North Townsville Road Upgrade Under New Government

21 November 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 […] READ MORE

Telstra Macro Tower Completed at Forrest Beach

20 November 2024 After years of persistent advocacy, Forrest Beach residents can finally celebrate the completion of the much-needed Telstra macro tower, providing improved connectivity to the Forrest Beach community on the coast from Ingham. Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto, who has fought for this project alongside Federal Member […] READ MORE