Grant expansion gives towns a fighting chance

FAMILIES and young people could reap the benefits if the First Home Owners’ Grant is expanded to existing homes, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto is pushing the State Government to expand the grant’s criteria to include not only new homes but existing homes which are in abundance throughout regional towns. “We are seeing […] READ MORE

Dametto stands up for North Queensland

During a press conference in early March, I spoke of the reasons why we need a separate North Queensland state. It’s time we took back control of our own destiny. READ MORE

Call to dredge Port Hinchinbrook

I spoke to the media in late March about the urgent need to dredge Port Hinchinbrook in Cardwell. READ MORE

Dametto joins farmers protest 

I proudly stood with our farmers at the front gates of parliament house in early May to protest against the proposed vegetation laws, which was debated that week. READ MORE

Dametto takes Labor to task over crocodile management

During a question time in parliament in May, I asked Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch whether Labor would see sense and support a responsible crocodile cull. READ MORE

Dametto speaks out against veg laws 

During the second reading of Labor’s proposed vegetation laws in parliament during May, I gave a speech warning just how destructive this legislation would be for agriculture in not only Hinchinbrook but across Queensland. READ MORE

KAP stands up for rural pubs

The Liquor Licensing Bill introduced into Parliament by Katter’s Australian Party in May will help remote pub owners and operators stay viable. Pubs are a vital part of rural communities and we can’t afford to lose them. READ MORE

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