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Our community has once again banded together following our third major flood since December 2010. While the mighty Burnett River last week rose to levels just under the 2010 flood and two metres lower than 2013, this disaster has changed lives forever. More than 200 homes and businesses were inundated and each and everyone will…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and Federal Nationals Senator for NSW Shadow Minister for Emergency Management Senator Ross Cadell have welcomed Personal Hardship Assistance for targeted parts of Bundaberg. Mr Batt took leave from Parliament earlier this week to return to the flood impacted Hinkler electorate. “As the flood water recedes, we stand…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP will take leave from Parliament for the remainder of the current sitting week to return to the flood impacted Hinkler electorate. “It’s important I return home to assist my community where I can,” Mr Batt said. Mr Batt organised a meeting with Minister for Emergency Management, Regional…
CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Flooding Hervey Bay Sun Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:53): As I rise this afternoon, so too is the mighty Burnett River which runs through Bundaberg. Homes and businesses have begun to be inundated and more are under threat as the Burnett is expected to peak at a major flood level…
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Cost of Living Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (14:49): My question is to the Prime Minister. In my electorate of Hinkler, demand for emergency relief is skyrocketing. The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre usually serves 80 meals to those in need every Wednesday night. That has now increased to 120. Most of those…
COGNATE DEBATE (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (11:33): I rise to speak to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026. Pressure from this side of the House and our communities across the nation, including regional communities like Hinkler, forced the taxation of unrealised gains to be abandoned. People power had a…
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Red Yellow Day Bundaberg Christian College Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:33): Tomorrow is Red Yellow Day, a new nationwide celebration to recognise surf-lifesaving volunteers. Sun, sand and salt air is at the heart of Hinkler. Surf lifesaving attracts almost a thousand members in my electorate, with more than 200 patrolling between…
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…
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…
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…
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