Author: Office of David Batt MP

  • Fraser Coast Swim Club | Yarning

    STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Fraser Coast Swim Club Yarning Competition Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:43): I rise to acknowledge some Hinkler heroes. The Fraser Coast Swim Club has been named the overall winner of the inaugural Queensland Country Championships, which were held in Rockhampton in January. This new initiative by Swimming Queensland brought together 45…

  • Flooding

    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…

  • Volunteer grants now open

    A new round of Volunteer Grants is now open for eligible not-for-profit community organisations. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said the grants support the work of community organisations that rely on volunteers by removing barriers to volunteering and promoting awareness of volunteering opportunities. “Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available…

  • Red & Yellow Day

    Red & Yellow Day is a new nationwide celebration on March 4, 2026, to recognise Surf Life Saving volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping our beaches safe. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling on the Hinkler community to show support. “Together we can say thank you to those who wear…

  • Yarning Competition

    Calling all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students in Hinkler! Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and renowned Aboriginal artists Chern’ee and Brooke Sutton have come together for the local launch of a unique storytelling competition. Yarning is an Australia-wide storytelling competition that invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students…

  • Cost of Living MPI

    MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE Cost of Living Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:16): I rise to support the member for Page, who today provides the House with the important fact that this government’s betrayal of Australians due to higher energy costs and other cost-of-living pressures is out of control. Only late last year, I hosted…

  • Question Time [Energy]

    QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Energy Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (15:13): My question is to the Prime Minister. Did Australian families see the $275 reduction in their energy bills the Prime Minister promised 97 times? Mr BOWEN (McMahon—Minister for Climate Change and Energy) (15:13): There’s no getting away from me. I thank the honourable member for…

  • Sports On

    CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Sport   Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (10:19): Sports fans, what a time! This week, Aussies have had the chance to marvel at the talents of skiers on the slopes and legends of the luge at the Winter Olympics, which keeps us captivated in Italy. Meanwhile, my fellow Queenslanders are eagerly anticipating hosting…

  • Cost of Living

    STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Cost of Living Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:42): The cost of living is out of control. In my electorate of Hinkler, one of the lowest socioeconomic regions in the country, pressure points like interest rate rises hit hard. Only yesterday I heard from the Salvos in Bundaberg, where Captain Chris Millard…