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Federal Member for Hinkler David Battt MP has joined calls for Parliament to recognise the vital role of neighbourhood centres and is pushing for long term operational and dedicated infrastructure funding. “These hubs are especially called upon to stand up and support communities during times of crisis, so now, more than ever, we must provide them with…
ADJOURNMENT Fuel Hinkler Electorate: National Youth Parliament Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (19:50): Right now the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate is sitting anywhere around $3.20 per litre; unleaded is upward of $2.50. Make no mistake, so much damage has already been done. However, it is pleasing that, after taking the coalition’s…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is pleased to announce Bundaberg State High School’s Seth Johnson as the local Member for National Youth Parliament 2026. The Department of the House of Representatives and Y Australia today revealed the 150 participants for the National Youth Parliament 2026. The National Youth Parliament, to be held…
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Fuel Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:50) Right now, the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate of Hinkler is sitting at levels above $3.20 per litre at many local fuel stations. Prices are visibly hitting Hinkler households in real time. Farmers can’t get fertiliser, or, if they can, the price…
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Neighbourhood and Community Centres Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:16): I rise in support of the motion brought to the House by the member for Lyne. In regional Australia, neighbourhood centres are an essential service—the heart of our communities. They foster safety, connection and social capital. They’re the places where community…
COMMITTEES Law Enforcement Joint Committee Report Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:17): On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement, I present the following reports: Examination of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission annual report 2024-25 and Examination of the Australian Federal Police annual report 2024-25. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with…
BILLS Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026 Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026 Second Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (12:14) Right now, the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate of Hinkler is sitting at a high of $3.15 per litre. Unleaded is upwards of $2.50 a litre….
CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Flooding Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (17:35) The people of Bundaberg have once again banded together, following the third major flood since December 2010. I rise today committed to advocating for flood mitigation that is effective and can be delivered sooner rather than later. Money has already been allocated from…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Battt MP is calling on residents of Hinkler to report fuel shortages using a new website, www.nofuelhere.com.au as communities across regional Australia feel the sting of the nation’s fuel crisis. “We’ve heard today in Question Time, from the Energy Minister, that there are 600 service stations across Australia, including 90…
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Hinkler Electorate: Community Events Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:33): On International Women’s Day, I had the great pleasure of sponsoring and attending the Zonta Club of Bundaberg’s brunch. The Young Women in Leadership Award finalists featured a group of five focused and driven young women, and I had the opportunity to…
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