MEDIA
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8 November 2018
Ethanol key to fuelling a cleaner future
HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has taken the State Labor Government to task over its “faux support” of the biofuel industry, calling on them to phase out low quality regular unleaded petrol in favour of E10. With a less than ideal state-wide take up of ethanol blended fuels, including E10 which features a blend of 10 […] READ MORE -
31 October 2018
Fed Govt stagnates on sugar dumping
HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto says the Federal Coalition Government needs to “stop sitting on their hands” or face a backlash by sugar cane growers over its reluctance to take action against Indian sugar dumping. Mr Dametto said it beggared belief that the government had so far refused to do anything substantial other than have Federal […] READ MORE -
31 October 2018
All tidal access will unlock tourism
THE success of a proposed eco-tourism venture on Hinchinbrook Island that will incorporate the Thorsborne Trail hinges on the State Government restoring all-tidal access to One Mile Creek and Dungeness, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said the State’s recent call for expressions of interest (EOI) for a commercial operator to develop an eco-tourism […] READ MORE -
24 October 2018
Opportunity knocks for local eco trail development
LOCAL operators will be well placed to be part of a “once in a lifetime opportunity” in developing an eco-tourism experience on the Thorsborne Trail, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was excited by the State Government’s recent call for expressions of interest (EOI) for a commercial operator to be a part […] READ MORE -
24 October 2018
Dametto to Govt: Fix crime or lose power
HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has given a stinging warning to the State Labor Government over North Queensland’s crime crisis – fix the problem or face electoral oblivion. In a stirring speech delivered in parliament last week, Mr Dametto painted a grim picture of crime in the North, describing what has become a daily occurrence for […] READ MORE -
19 October 2018
REDOUBLE EFFORTS TO BRING MENSINK HOME: KAP
KATTER’S Australian Party (KAP) has called on the Federal and State police to redouble their efforts to bring Clive Palmer’s nephew, Clive Mensink, back to Australia. The party urged both Federal and State governments to consider using all means necessary to return Mr Mensink to Australia, including cash rewards and Foreign Affairs powers. The KAP […] READ MORE -
18 October 2018
Dametto puts government on notice over crime
During a speech in parliament in October, I put the government on notice to fix this crime problem or face the consequences at election time. Katter’s Australian Party has the answer in our youth relocation sentecning policy and I urge the government to wake up and get tough on these crims before yet more innocent […] READ MORE -
17 October 2018
Dametto calls for new tourism ventures
In parliament during October, I gave a speech outlining my vision to attract tourism investors who want to work with our community to unleash the sleeping giant that is the North. As the member for Hinchinbrook I see my new challenge to ignite ecotourism in our region. That’s why I am proud to be getting […] READ MORE -
17 October 2018
Political correctness invades water boards
A POLITICALLY correct push by the State Government to enforce female quotas on local water boards has been rejected as “undemocratic” by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy’s (DNRME’s) proposed procedures for Category 2 water authorities when nominating and/or electing directors and conducting special ballots have sparked a backlash […] READ MORE -
15 October 2018
Dametto backs trails tourism plan
HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has welcomed the State Government’s call for expressions of interest to develop a new ecotourism experience on the Thorsborne Trail. Mr Dametto said Friday’s announcement was a win for North Queensland’s tourism industry and would help position the region as a world class visitor destination. “Alongside agriculture, tourism is a vital […] READ MORE
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