Dametto delivers message to parliament: Free the North

THE survival of thousands of North Queensland businesses hangs in the balance unless the State Labor Government acts to lift all COVID-19 restrictions in the region, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. In a passionate speech to parliament on Tuesday, Mr Dametto said the government’s existing support measures available to small businesses would not replace the […] READ MORE

Residents strongly against youth home

ALMOST 500 local residents have thrown their support behind a petition against the establishment of a home for at-risk youth in Bushland Beach, which is set to be tabled in parliament this week. Started by resident Jennifer Jolly and sponsored by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, the parliamentary e-petition calls on the House to “find a […] READ MORE

Firearm trading restrictions finally lifted

RECREATIONAL and sport shooters will finally be able to purchase firearms and ammunition they need after the State Labor Government fully lifted trading restrictions on licensed dealers and armourers. Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said he while he was thrilled for sport and recreational shooters, there was never any justification for the trading ban to have […] READ MORE

Businesses need a re-start date

BUSINESSES in areas free of COVID-19 need to start being progressively re-opened as a matter of urgency, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto called on the State Labor Government to put a management plan in place so businesses can start firing again. “Small businesses in regional Queensland are on their knees. They are unjustly […] READ MORE

Firearm trading ban needs to be fully lifted

RECREATIONAL and sport shooters are still being prevented from buying firearms and ammunition despite no clear reasoning from the State Labor Government as to why, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto has consistently called for the entire ban to be lifted, even after Katter’s Australian Party worked with the firearms industry to force the […] READ MORE

Gel blaster owners treated with contempt by Labor

STATE police minister Mark Ryan is facing a major backlash from thousands of law-biding gel blaster owners after he dismissed a petition to stop the toys being over-regulated. Started by Silkwood man Craig Bainbridge and sponsored by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, the parliamentary e-petition attracted more than 11,000 signatures from Queenslanders and called on the […] READ MORE

Cardwell dredge project needs priority funding

DREDGING for Cardwell’s One Mile Creek will be fully funded if Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) finds itself in a position of power to form government after this year’s State election, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said the people of Cardwell were “sick and tired” of the years of neglect shown by consecutive State […] READ MORE

Rental laws must not punish battlers: KAP

  Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs will vehemently oppose the Palaszczuk Government’s Special COVID-19 Protections for Residential Tenants and Owners, unless significant changes are made that ensure the rights of property owners are also protected. The special measures, which are understood to be due before the Queensland Parliament next Wednesday, contain a raft of protections […] READ MORE

KAP secures big win for licensed firearms owners

A RELENTLESS lobbying effort spearheaded by Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs along with the firearms industry has resulted in a series of crucial firearm license codes needed for land management finally being declared exempt from the State Government’s trading restrictions. Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto was pleased with the government’s backdown last night, which will allow […] READ MORE

Firearm restrictions no help in stopping swine fever

WILD pigs potentially carrying the deadly African Swine Fever will be left free to roam on properties without exemptions for two key firearm license code variants, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said today’s announcement that Biosecurity Queensland was accelerating critical preparedness activities following the detection of swine fever in the southern highlands of […] READ MORE