Huts petition gathers steam

A PETITION to save several historic huts in Halifax Bay is continuing to gather local support, as Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto calls on more residents to join the fight. More than 450 local residents have backed the petition in either its paper or online form, both of which are sponsored by Mr Dametto. “It is […] READ MORE

Dametto challenges Labor to “Go Galilee”

THE State Labor Government needs to unleash mining in the Galilee Basin with a State-owned rail line or face electoral oblivion, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. The bold call follows Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s announcement this morning that she wanted Adani, the State Coordinator-General and Environment Department to meet tomorrow to work out a timeline for […] READ MORE

Dametto tells Feds, State: ‘Show me the money’

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has vowed there will be “hell to pay” if the incoming Federal Coalition Government does not deliver on a raft of big spending election promises for the North. Up to $1.5 million to dredge Hinchinbrook Channel, support for the proposed North Queensland Bio-Energy plant and $7 million towards the DriveIt NQ’s […] READ MORE

Eco-tourism industry gathers local support

HUNDREDS of Hinchinbrook locals have given their enthusiastic support for an eco-tourism industry in the region in a petition tabled to parliament this week. Sponsored by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, the petition called on the House to “support eco-tourism development within the Hinchinbrook electorate, including sustainable development of national parks, and acknowledge the benefits of […] READ MORE

Dametto backs tougher child safety laws

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has backed a raft of new amendments to toughen up Queensland’s child safety laws but warns the system “is far from perfect”. Mr Dametto voted in support of the State Government’s Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 earlier this week, which added 15 more […] READ MORE

Dametto fights for dialysis services

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has taken the fight for dialysis services in Ingham straight to Brisbane, calling on State Health Minister Steven Miles to act. In a Question Without Notice in parliament on Thursday, Mr Dametto asked Dr Miles whether he would commit to working with the community to bring dialysis services to Ingham Hospital. […] READ MORE

Sedge meeting a promising step forward

MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth MP is pleased the fight against noxious weed Navua Sedge is starting to gain traction after facilitating a meeting in Parliament recently with State Agriculture Minister Mark Furner, the Malanda Beef Plan Group and representatives from the Tablelands Regional Council and Hinchinbrook Shire. The weed has now spread as far […] READ MORE

Labor’s youth crime spend lacking bang for buck

THE State Labor Government’s decision to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on new youth detention centres in Queensland will do little to curb the state’s youth crime crisis, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said it beggared belief the government was intent on blowing more than $320 million on expanding, building and staffing […] READ MORE

KAP calls out rumours on coal royalties hike

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs have put the State Government on notice, warning that any income generated from proposed coal royalties hikes must be injected in Northern and regional communities. Speaking to media after questioning Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad on the matter on Wednesday morning, Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said KAP offices had recently been […] READ MORE

Uni must answer for Ridd debacle: Dametto

JAMES Cook University’s executive leadership must be held to account for its persecution of Professor Peter Ridd following his vindication in court, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said the university’s “relentless pursuit” of Professor Ridd, who was sacked last year after questioning the methodology used by some of his colleagues on issues such […] READ MORE