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

Dametto urges State Govt to support cost of living crisis

17th June 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has slammed the State Labor Government for failing to support Queenslanders during the current cost of living crisis. The Hinchinbrook MP said that the $175 Cost of Living Rebate is not enough to assist Queenslanders during these desperate times when people […] READ MORE

Spanish mackerel industry demands answers: Dametto

16th June 2022   Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto is calling on the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to publicly announce if the Spanish mackerel quota reductions will come into effect on July 1. Information circulating in the industry proposes to reduce, from July 1, the total allowable […] READ MORE

MP calls for mandatory sentencing for those involved in stolen vehicle deaths

13th June 2022 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has backed calls to appeal the sentence given to the teenager responsible for the deaths of Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter on Australia Day last year. This week the teen, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in the Brisbane Supreme Court […] READ MORE