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Mills, union jobs at risk under Labor’s Reef regs
THE future of the sugar industry including sugar mills and the thousands of jobs they support across Queensland could be in jeopardy if Labor’s Reef laws and regulations continue to scale back farming, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was alarmed by the continued drop in production across Queensland’s sugar cane farming […] READ MORE -
Horror week of crime leaves Townsville on the brink
TOWNSVILLE residents are trapped in a “criminal hell hole” because of the State Labor Government’s weak youth justice policies, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was disgusted the government “had virtually handed Townsville to the criminals” after passing their amendments to the Youth Justice Act two weeks ago. A shocking 102 […] READ MORE -
Reinsurance Pool ‘Great Victory’ for North Qld: Bob Katter
KENNEDY MP Bob Katter says the announcement by the PM that a $10b reinsurance pool will be established for North Qld is a great victory for the people and shows what can be achieved when North Qld MPs have the balance of power. “George Christensen and I came out calling for a reinsurance pool in […] READ MORE -
Dametto demands police vessel for waterways
HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has taken the State Labor Government to task over the lack of a police vessel to respond to incidents in waterways across the Lower Herbert region. Mr Dametto said a continual number of incidents in the Lower Herbert and adjoining waterways had clearly demonstrated there was a demand for such a […] READ MORE -
Hunting dogs up for discussion in Labor’s review
The worst fears of feral pest hunters have been realised after the State Labor Government revealed the use of dogs for pig hunting could be discussed under its review of animal welfare laws. In a letter to Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, Agricultural Industry Development Minister Mark Furner admitted that the government’s review into the Animal […] READ MORE -
KAP leads the charge to safeguard ag industry
A BILL that will fight back against the State Labor Government’s farm-destroying Reef regulations and safeguard the future of the agricultural industry has been introduced into parliament by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said his Environmental and Other Legislation (Reversal of Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) Amendment Bill 2021 would repeal amendments made by […] READ MORE -
KAP fights to toughen up Youth Justice Bill
TOUGH amendments to the State Labor Government’s Youth Justice Bill are needed to give it the teeth it needs to tackle youth crime, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill was just “fiddling around the edges” in mandating high-risk offenders aged 16 and 17 wear GPS […] READ MORE -
Petition fights to protect feral pest management
THE management of feral pests which destroy farm crops and native wildlife could be hamstrung unless the agricultural and hunting industries fight back, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto has sponsored a parliamentary e-petition started by feral pig control business owner Sam Floss, which calls on the House to do all within its power […] READ MORE -
Self-imposed curfew a sad sign of the times
A TOWNSVILLE mother’s self-imposed curfew of not driving around the city after 4:30pm because of crime is “absolutely horrifying”, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was shocked to read a report in local media which quoted Mel Houston after she witnessed a disturbing attack on Willows McDonald’s by youths on Monday night. […] READ MORE -
Grants program to help in bat wars
A STATE government grants program could help Hinchinbrook Shire Council continue its fight to keep flying foxes out of Ingham, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was pleased the Department of Environment and Science announced they would provide $2 million over the next four years (2021-2024) to assist local governments in Queensland […] READ MORE
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