KAP Backs TEL and Townsville Port Expansion to Unlock North Queensland’s Economic Future

11 October 2024 Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) have thrown their full support behind Townsville Enterprise Limited’s (TEL) push for the Townsville Port Expansion Project as part of their “Unlocking the North” election priorities. The expansion, which will include the construction of two common-user berths, seawalls, and trunk infrastructure, will ensure the port can meet the […] READ MORE

KAP Commits to Securing Funding for DriveIT NQ Facility Completio

11 October 2024 The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) has thrown their political support behind the DriveIt NQ motorsport and driver education facility, backing the push to secure the final $10 million in funding needed to complete the project. The additional funding will enable the construction of a speedway and finalise the drag strip, a critical […] READ MORE

Neglected Riverbank Erosion Ignored While Farmers Take the Blame

4 October 2024 The Albanese Labor Government’s recent $200 million investment in the Landscape Repair Program, aimed at reducing sediment runoff to the Great Barrier Reef, is not the solution, according to Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. While the program focuses on farming practices and revegetation to reduce sediment flowing […] READ MORE

Hinchinbrook Community Groups Celebrate Over $670,000 in Funding

26 September 2024 Member for Hinchinbrook and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto has praised the incredible work of local volunteer-run clubs and organisations who have successfully secured over $670,000 in critical funding from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF). Mr Dametto said the grants would make a world […] READ MORE

Hinchinbrook Road Upgrades – Progress Across Key Projects

24 September 2024 State Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto, has welcomed updates from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) on several critical projects aimed at improving road safety and flood resilience across the Hinchinbrook electorate, but has emphasised the need for continued pressure to ensure they progress without further delays. One key project […] READ MORE

Protecting Women’s Right to Safe Homebirth Choices

22 September 2024 Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto, is backing North Queensland private practice midwives and advocates who are calling on the government to protect women’s reproductive rights and ensure they have continued access to midwifery-led care. With new changes to federal insurance regulations for privately practicing midwives due to […] READ MORE

Dametto and Ridd: Calls for Independent Audits on Reef Science

18 September 2024 Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto and renowned marine scientist Dr. Peter Ridd have united in calling for immediate action on the unnecessary red tape surrounding the Great Barrier Reef. Dametto, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader, and Dr. Ridd are urging the Queensland Government to conduct independent audits of reef science, which they […] READ MORE

Victim Demands Swifter Action After Stolen Car Rampages Through Townsville for Four Days

16 September 2024 Last week, a stolen Toyota Prado terrorised local streets for almost four days before police were able to intervene and stop the vehicle by using tyre deflation devices, prompting questions from crime victims as well as political leaders. Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto, expressed his outrage […] READ MORE

Dametto: New Laws are a Threat to Religious Freedom and Free Speech

13 September 2024 Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto has expressed his sincere concerns about the recently passed Respect at Work Bill, warning that it will inevitably lead to significant restrictions on religious freedom and free speech in Queensland. The new laws expand the list of protected attributes, under the […] READ MORE

Queenslanders Denied a Debate on Castle Law Debate as Labor Shelves Bill

10 September 2024  The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Castle Law bill, a critical piece of legislation aimed at strengthening homeowners’ rights to defend their properties, has been denied debate in the Queensland Parliament, despite the strong support of more than 40,000 Queenslanders who signed a petition calling for its implementation. KAP Deputy Leader and State […] READ MORE