Marc Rowell Condolence Speech 

In mid-May, Members of Parliament moved a Condolence Motion in order to pay tribute to the late Marc Rowell, our former Member for Hinchinbrook. It was a privilege to be able to say some words of tribute. READ MORE

Dametto fights for regional first home owners

During Question Time in parliament back in mid-May, I asked Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad whether the government would consider allowing the first home owner’s grant of $20,000 to be accessible to new homebuyers of established homes in smaller regional centres. READ MORE

Dametto breaks down budget

I take a look at Labor’s State budget for this financial year. READ MORE

Dametto talks up regional Queensland

With a laid-back lifestyle and lower cost of living, a shift in population to the regions will boost the economies of local towns and small cities across our great state. I spoke more about this idea in parliament during mid-June. READ MORE

Budget abandons the North

North Queensland has missed out on big-ticket infrastructure projects in the State Government’s budget for this financial year. I spoke in detail about this issue during my budget reply speech in mid-June. READ MORE

Green tape stifles cane farmers

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has called on the State Government to slash green tape and unnecessary regulatory charges in a bid to stop cane farmers walking off their land. With the world sugar trading price below the cost of production at $334 a tonne, Mr Dametto said it was time government gave farmers a break […] READ MORE

Cardwell takes step towards bright future

THE dream of rebuilding Cardwell is a step closer to reality following a ground-breaking meeting with stakeholders organised by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto yesterday. The Katter’s Australian Party MP was instrumental in bringing together representatives from Port Hinchinbrook mortgagee Sino-Resource Import and Export Co Ltd, Cassowary Coast Regional Council and maintenance firm Norship Marine to […] READ MORE

Boat ramp proposal needs to float

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has called for the State Government to get on board with a proposal for an all-weather boat ramp and jetty at Forrest Beach. Excited with the prospect of regional development, Mr Dametto said he supported the facility concept, which is being championed by members of the Forrest Beach Recreational Boating and […] READ MORE

Motorsport precinct abandoned by major parties

ONE week out from the Townsville 400 Supercars race, Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has given both major political parties a rev up for failing to fully back a game-changing motorsport precinct west of Townsville. Motorsport body Drive It NQ’s $23.3 million proposal for an all-in-one facility at Calcium still needs a further $18.3 million in […] READ MORE

Dametto helps residents ditch plastic

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto is urging local residents to ditch plastic as retailers across Queensland phase out single-use shopping bags. Fresh after a busy stint in parliament, the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MP hit the pavement at shopping centres last week to mingle with constituents and hand out free reusable bags. “I always look forward […] READ MORE