DAF announces Spanish mackerel second round of consultation

8th July 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto said the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner needed to stop messing with the livelihood of commercial Spanish mackerel fishers. Last week, licence holders received an update from DAF stating the Spanish mackerel quota season would commence on […] READ MORE

Biofuels market a missed opportunity: Dametto

8th July 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto has taken aim at the Palaszczuk Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy[1], instead calling on the Government to get serious about developing a Queensland biofuels industry. In March this year the State Government released its Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy, which included a […] READ MORE

Hinchinbrook MP and three locals take the bulls by the horns

4th July 2022 MEMBER for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto, Power100 Breakfast Radio Presenter Archie Arenson, Komatsu 3rd Year Apprentice Alana Romano and Machinery Operator Morton’s Earthmoving Jonty Collins-Furber all took the bull by the horns, battling it out for charity at the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo, July 2. Jonty Collins-Furber topped this year’s leader board with […] READ MORE

Spanish mackerel quotas remain but for how long: Dametto

1st July 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto said Spanish mackerel commercial fishers were breathing an initial sigh of relief following the latest communication received by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), however uncertainty about the future of the industry remains. Licence holders have received an update from […] READ MORE

Latest Flash-for-cash Fines Just a Labor Cash Grab: Dametto

29th June 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has labeled the Government’s drastic July 1 traffic fine rises as little more than a cash-grab, calling for more driver education and warning signs to be mandatory for roadside speed cameras. The new speeding fine categories, which will be enacted within […] READ MORE

Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto puts his body on the line for charity

29th June 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto is gearing up to take the raging bull by the horns to raise money for charity at the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo this Saturday 2nd July 2022, at the Ingham Showgrounds. The Hinchinbrook MP said the community was eager to see […] READ MORE

Minister fails to answer to Spanish mackerel fishers

26th June 2022 Commercial mackerel fishers have been left in the dark after the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner failed to come clean in Parliament this week on looming Spanish mackerel quota reductions which may come into effect July 1. Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto […] READ MORE

Vaccine Mandate decision a win for common sense : Dametto

24th June 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has welcomed the news that unvaccinated Queenslanders will be able to return to their livelihoods following the majority of vaccine mandate being lifted. From 30 June, mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required for visitors to residential aged care, disability […] READ MORE

National Parks free one day and taxed the next

23rd June 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto has rubbished a potential tourist tax, saying it could hinder the recovery of tourism operators that have already hit rock bottom resulting from the impacts of the pandemic. The proposal from the Queensland Tourism Industry Reference Panel could see local councils […] READ MORE

2022-23 Queensland Budget forgets regional Queensland

21st June 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has taken aim at the State Labor Government’s budget, claiming it neglects regional Queensland, following the 2022-23 Queensland Budget tabled in Parliament today. The Hinchinbrook MP said despite the Hinchinbrook electorate securing funds for education and various road upgrades a stronger […] READ MORE