Townsville’s disturbing youth crime shift – Random arson attacks on the rise

9 January 2024 In a disconcerting shift, the landscape of youth crime in Townsville has morphed into a new pattern, with youths now targeting random cars and houses with arson attacks. In recent days, several cars have been torched as well as residence in Annandale, all allegedly at the hands of youth criminals. The vehicles […] READ MORE

Dametto demands start date for Bruce Highway flood immunity projects

Whilst the mass clean-up is underway in the Far North, Hinchinbrook MP and KAP Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto has wasted no time contacting newly appointed Transport and Main Roads Minister, Mr. Bart Mellish, to ensure that critical flood immunity projects outside the devastation zone are not forgotten. Mr Dametto said it would be wrong to […] READ MORE

Statement from Nick Dametto MP: Merry Christmas Hinchinbrook

20 December 2023 Christmas is a time for us all to come together to celebrate the things we are truly thankful for. It’s a time for family and friends to gather and share in the generosity and kindness that defines this special time of year. Christmas means something different for everyone. For those who share […] READ MORE

Proposed crackdowns on small scale mining strikes at the core of what it means to be Australian

15 December 2023 The Gemfields at the Central Highlands are a long way from the Hinchinbrook electorate but that doesn’t mean proposed changes by the State Labor Government to radically crack down on small scale mining enterprises won’t have far reaching impacts. Hinchinbrook resident, Tony Walsh, says that proposed changes by the Queensland Resources Department […] READ MORE

Dametto: “Send in the army”

  14 December 2023 Escalating incidents of youth crime in Townsville have prompted Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto to formally write to Australia’s Defence Minister, Hon. Richard Marles, requesting defence force assistance in the garrison city. Mr Dametto said the rationale for calling in the army was not to […] READ MORE

Statement Nick Dametto MP – Premier’s Resignation

10 December 2023 I wish to respond to today’s announcement made by the Premier that she will be resigning as of the end of the week and retiring from politics. As the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, I would like to acknowledge Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk for her commitment and service to […] READ MORE

Labor’s Townsville Christmas Crime Plan

8 December 2023 With Christmas fast approaching, Hinchinbrook MP and KAP Deputy Leader Nick Dametto wants to know, what are Labor’s Christmas plans? Not in the conventional sense though, he’s asking what is Labor’s Christmas Crime plan for Townsville to keep the community safe. Violent car jackings, home invasions and car thefts have sky-rocketed in […] READ MORE

Hinchinbrook Youth Parliament empowers future leaders

5 December 2023 The State Member for Hinchinbrook and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader was honoured to act as the Speaker during the Hinchinbrook Youth Parliament event held on Monday, 4 December. The Hinchinbrook MP stated the Hinchinbrook Youth Parliament event provided a unique opportunity for Hinchinbrook youngsters to actively participate in discussions on […] READ MORE

National firearm register misfires on public safety

1 December 2023 The answer to improved transparency and more efficient weapons licensing management lies in the national uptake of New South Wales’ gold star system and not continued politicking around the idea of a “National Gun Register”, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs have said. The State KAP MPs, who intimately know the defective Queensland […] READ MORE

Labor locks in loss of Qld’s prized mackerel fishery

29 November 2023 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 […] READ MORE