Statement from Nick Dametto MP – Port Hinchinbrook (March)

14 March 2024 In my last statement regarding Port Hinchinbrook dated 19 February 2024, I outlined my plans to continue meeting with State Government Ministers regarding a long-term dredging plan for One Mile Creek and the marina basin. The normalisation process for the land-based assets at Port Hinchinbrook are well underway this is why it’s […] READ MORE

Queensland croc management, more about controlling people

7 March 2024 The State Labor Government has again proven how disconnected it is from the real issues facing North Queenslanders by not removing three large crocodiles from Rollingstone Creek between Townsville and Ingham, a decision that has been widely criticised by locals. Despite Wildlife officers locating three crocodiles, each three metres in length or […] READ MORE

KAP calls for stand-alone inquiry into cost-of-living crisis

5 March 2024 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) has today issued an urgent call for the establishment of a dedicated, stand-alone inquiry into Australia’s escalating cost of living crisis in addition to the pending Parliamentary Inquiry into the Big Supermarkets. The call comes amid discussions on how best to address the soaring costs affecting Australians nationwide, […] READ MORE

KAP: TMR must prioritise major road projects in disaster prone FNQ   

29 February 2024 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MP’s have travelled to Cairns this week to meet with Far Northern community representatives frustrated by the significant delays and impediments of many vital road infrastructure projects that link Cairns to prime agricultural areas north and west of the city. The discussions centred around projects essential for Cairns […] READ MORE

No expense spared for Woodford’s new youth detention

28 February 2024 The State Government have recently announced the start of construction on their new $620 million dollar youth detention centre in Woodford which will consist of 80 beds at a staggering cost of over $7.8 million per bed, a price tag that has infuriated people across the State. Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian […] READ MORE

Negligent NX licence conditions put fishers’ lives at risk

  23 February 2024  The Queensland Government and the Department of Fisheries are under fire this week after footage was released of a commercial fisher’s near miss whilst servicing a gillnet near Ingham. Commercial gillnet fisher Darcy Fazio, was attempting to check his net in accordance with the two-hour time limits placed on fishers to […] READ MORE

Community consultation skipped by rushed Government green agenda

22 February 2024 The Queensland Governments’ rapid pursuit of renewable energy targets now align with the Federal goal to reach 82 per cent renewables by 2030. This aggressive target is said be achieved through the construction of solar and wind farms and battery installations across the country. However, amidst the urgency to meet such unreasonable […] READ MORE

KAP jury out on new ‘Intensive On Country’ trial

21 February 2024 State members of the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) say the Miles Government’s new ‘Intensive On Country’ program aimed at addressing youth crime fails to deliver a solid punch and deliberately remains silent on key components of the KAP’s Relocation Sentencing Policy. Although the language and objectives of the Intensive On Country program […] READ MORE

 Statement from Nick Dametto MP – Port Hinchinbrook

19 February 2024 As the local Government election quickly approaches, I have been contacted by a number of candidates in the running for a place on the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) to discuss all things Port Hinchinbrook. The normalisation process of Port Hinchinbrook is well underway and many of the land-based issues have or […] READ MORE

KAP Crossbench Motion: Ditch the Olympics, Build Regional North Queensland

15 February 2024 The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) spearheaded a crossbench motion in State Parliament this week that sought the endorsement of the House to immediately commence the necessary steps to cancel the Brisbane Olympics and redirect the $7 billion of funds towards improving State Government services and infrastructure and nation building projects in regional […] READ MORE