Community Spirit Shines: Ingham Meals on Wheels Unveils New Facility

19 June 2024 Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto joined community members and donators on June 18, 2024, to commemorate a significant occasion—the official unveiling of the new Ingham Meals on Wheels facility at Eleanor Street. The Hinchinbrook MP stated that the growth of Ingham Meals on Wheels reflects not just […] READ MORE

Letter to the Editor: RE: Qld MPs in contempt for ‘inciting’ pro-Palestine protest – Courier Mail – 14/06/2024

18 June 2024 The strong support that Robbie Katter MP and I have received in the wake of last week’s Ethics Committee ruling has not gone unnoticed and I wish to take this opportunity to thank those who took the time to personally reach out and pass on their support and gratitude. On 7 March […] READ MORE

Sporting Kids, Winners of the 2024-25 Budget Race

13 June 2024 In addition to the State Government’s extension of FairPlay vouchers to all Queensland children — schools and sporting venues across Hinchinbrook have also received significant funding boosts in this year’s State Budget. Engagement in sport is not only beneficial to the physical health of children but is also imperative to their mental […] READ MORE

State Budget Secures the Future of Hinchinbrook Road Projects

12 June 2024 The 2024-25 State Budget was a mixed bag for regional Queensland however one of the bigger winners was transport infrastructure including in Hinchinbrook where two out of four projects critical to the electorate received much needed funding. Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto said he welcomed the inclusion […] READ MORE

Hinchinbrook Budget Outcomes 2024-25

11 June 2024 Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto has expressed deep disappointment following the release of the 2024/25 State Budget, which has overlooked critical funding needs for North Queensland. Mr Dametto said the budget failed to extend beyond the perimeters of the major regional centres of Townsville and Cairns to […] READ MORE

Finally Tally: 40,470 signatures as Castle Law Petition Tabled in State Parliament

11 June 2024 Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto is urging the Queensland Parliament to fast-track the debate and vote on his recently introduced Castle Law Bill, following an overwhelming show of public support. A petition tabled in the Queensland Parliament earlier today supporting the bill gathered an impressive 40,470 […] READ MORE

Dametto Demands Hinchinbrook’s Fair Share in State Budget

7 June 2024 Ahead of next week’s Queensland State Budget, Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto has urged the State Labor Government to prioritise critical infrastructure projects within the Hinchinbrook electorate. Highlighting the neglect faced by Hinchinbrook in last year’s budget, Mr. Dametto said that it was imperative that this […] READ MORE

Statement from Nick Dametto MP – Port Hinchinbrook (June)

4 June 2024 Back in mid-May I announced that a meeting would occur at the end of the month between the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) and the State Government regarding a long-term strategy for dredging at Port Hinchinbrook and finalising the normalisation process of the development. A meeting went ahead as planned on Friday, […] READ MORE

Residents living in perpetual state of fear as youth crime crisis grows

3 June 2024 Townsville residents are living in a perpetual state of fear as youth criminals run rampant on the streets endangering the lives of people going about their normal business. Over the weekend, it has been alleged that carloads of youth offenders in stolen vehicles rammed up to three cars belonging to members of […] READ MORE

30,000+ Queenslanders call for Castle Law

30 May 2024 More than 31,000 Queenslanders have signed the Parliamentary Petition to enact Castle Law in Queensland, a figure labelled by Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto as an overwhelming milestone. The parliamentary petition was launched in conjunction with the introduction of the Criminal Code (Defence of Dwellings and […] READ MORE