State Government misses the mark on housing crisis

2 June 2023 A recent survey conducted by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) showed that 80 per cent of landlords were considering selling their investment properties due to the threat of further rent reforms by the State Labor Government. In October 2021, the Palaszczuk Government passed Stage 1 of the rental law reforms […] READ MORE

Shock report echoes KAP sentiments for Relocation Sentencing

30 May 2023 A report published today by the Justice Reform Initiative highlights the ineffectiveness of Queensland’s traditional correctional and detention systems and supports principles of alterative detention models with a focus on alcohol and drug treatment.[1] Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto, said the report reinforced many of the […] READ MORE

Health Minister committed to Ingham CT scanner

26 May 2023 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto, wasted no time in parliament this week meeting staff of the newly appointed Health Minister and also directing a Question Without Notice to the Minister during Question Time on Thursday. The Hinchinbrook MP has tirelessly lobbied the State Labor Government for […] READ MORE

Palaszczuk Government writes another YJ hall pass

24 May 2023 Legislation was passed in the Queensland Parliament this week making various changes to corrective services legislation within Queensland. One such change was to criminalise the act of adult prisoners gaining access to restricted areas of correctional centres, namely rooftops. The Corrective Services (Emerging Technologies and Security) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 […] READ MORE

KAP seeks Security of Nation Building Infrastructure in Exchange for Olympics

23 May 2023 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) have joined forces with other members of the Queensland crossbench to fight for better nation building infrastructure in the regions. The combined crossbench statement was a united stance between KAP, Stephen Andrews (PON), Noosa Independent MP Sandy Bolton and the Greens. The crossbench are seeking a cap on […] READ MORE

Cabinet shake up won’t fix North Queensland woes

17 May 2023 As Labor’s long overdue cabinet reshuffle unfolds, Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto holds little faith that the cabinet redesign will have the desired impact on crime, health and housing in the north. Further details are yet to unfold but indications so far are that Yvette D’Ath and […] READ MORE

 KAP calls for tougher crocodile population management control

8 May 2023 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) are calling on the State Government to create a Queensland Crocodile Authority (QCA), based in Cairns to self-manage crocodile populations in the north. Speaking from Cairns today, State Member for Hill Shane Knuth said the party has been long-term advocates for significant changes to the management plan to […] READ MORE

Dametto’s Last Ride a success for charity

7 May 2023 Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto saved his best ride for last on the weekend and successful raised $2,940 for Audrey’s Angels of Hope. The Hinchinbrook MP has ridden bulls at the annual Ingham Sugar City Rodeo since 2019 and with this year being his last ride it was only fitting that the […] READ MORE

Benefits of reinsurance pool remain to be seen

5 May 2023 North Queenslander homeowners have been desperately waiting for the day when the cyclone reinsurance pool kicks in and insurance premiums start to drop. Unfortunately, as the costs of living continue to soar, so too are insurance premiums, causing not only financial woes, but also confusion and frustration as households struggle to make […] READ MORE

Processing times decline despite Weapons Licensing disarray

4 May 2023 Processing times for new licence applications and permits to acquire at Queensland’s Weapons Licensing Branch (WLB) are edging towards being the lowest in almost a year but the battle necessary to fix WLB’s woes is far from over warns Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. The WLB […] READ MORE