Relocation sentencing to curb vigilantism

RISING instances of vigilantism against juvenile offenders in North Queensland would be curbed if Katter’s Australian Party’s relocation sentencing policy was introduced, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was concerned by recent media reports which painted a grim picture of the lack of safety on Townsville’s streets that had led to a […] READ MORE

$4.3m for Port Hinchinbrook sewage treatment

Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has welcomed State Development Minister Kate Jones’ announcement of up to $4.3 million in conditional State funding towards the replacement of Port Hinchinbrook’s Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), saying Cardwell is another step closer to realising its full economic potential. Mr Dametto said he was “absolutely ecstatic” over the funding windfall, which […] READ MORE

Small towns under threat from LNP’s highway plan

The LNP’s proposal to upgrade the Bruce Highway could accelerate plans to bypass towns like Ingham and Cardwell, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. While welcoming the announcement to upgrade the highway, Mr Dametto said the LNP needed to level with small businesses in Hinchinbrook who relied heavily on drive-through traffic as to whether they would […] READ MORE

Reef trip proves benefits of right infrastructure

MARINE infrastructure that gives greater access to the Great Barrier Reef can unlock the North’s tourism potential, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto joined Kennedy MP Bob Katter, Hill MP Shane Knuth and Katter’s Australian Party leader Robbie Katter to get a first-hand look at the benefits of such infrastructure after inspecting the nearly […] READ MORE

Premier considers KAP water tariff reduction plan

PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed her government is considering a game-changing proposal from Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) that could dramatically boost farming and inject millions into Queensland’s economy. When asked at a press conference this morning whether the government was considering the proposal to cut State government water tariffs by 25 per cent for farmers, […] READ MORE

JobSeeker scheme needs a refocus

THE Federal Government’s JobSeeker program needs to be better targeted in order to encourage people back into the local workforce, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said his office had fielded several calls from frustrated small business owners who were at their wits’ end in trying to find staff, with owners blaming the supplement […] READ MORE

Olympics money better spent on the North

THE waste of $4.5 billion on a “frivolous” Olympics bid for Brisbane could be far better spent on projects that would turbocharge North Queensland, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said every North Queenslander had a right to demand the State Labor Government “end the south-east’s self-indulgence” and divert bid funding for game-changing infrastructure […] READ MORE

Dametto keeps up pressure on hospital upgrades

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has taken his fight for a dialysis unit and CT scanner at Ingham Hospital straight to Queensland’s top political leaders. During high powered meetings with Health Minister Steven Miles and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week, Mr Dametto demanded better health services for Ingham Hospital, including a satellite dialysis machine and a […] READ MORE

KAP secures $3 billion fund access for agriculture, resources

STATE Treasurer Cameron Dick has revealed Queensland’s agriculture and resource sectors will be eligible for the government’s $3 billion stimulus package, following pressure from Katter’s Australian Party. Attending this morning’s Economics and Governance Committee’s inquiry into the government’s COVID-19 Fiscal and Economic Review, Hinchinbrook MP Dametto asked the Treasurer whether the agricultural and resource sectors […] READ MORE

Wheels in motion for bike trail proposal

A VISIONARY proposal for Cardwell to become a world-leading mountain bike destination has received the enthusiastic backing of Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, as the project takes another step forward. Mr Dametto said he was excited internationally renowned specialist agency World Trail had been appointed by Cassowary Coast Regional Council to commence feasibility investigations. “This represents […] READ MORE