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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is renewing calls for the Labor Government to scrap the cut to the private health insurance rebate for Australian’s aged over 65. Mr Batt and his Coalition colleagues have secured a Senate Inquiry as a matter of urgency. “In Hinkler alone, around 26,300 seniors face the prospect…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has congratulated Robbie Lewis on his selection to represent Australia at the 2026 World Eight Ball Pool Championships to be held in Morocco next month. The Bundaberg pool player and former schoolmate of Mr Batt has wielded the cue since he was 18 years of age. “Hinkler…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is urging locals to be prepared and informed about Census night. To be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026, the Census is the largest collection of data undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Mr Batt said Hinkler households should receive instructions via mail to complete…
Visiting a Hervey Bay pineapple plantation, the Federal Coalition is demanding Labor stop its attack on Australian farmers, amid growing concerns that Labor could be putting Queensland’s crucial pineapple industry at risk. Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP brought Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan to meet with local…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP this morning hosted a Business Forum in Hervey Bay with Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor MP and Leader of The Nationals Senator Matt Canavan. It marks the first time in a decade that both the Federal Liberal and National Party leaders have come together in a…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP will host a Business Forum in Hervey Bay with Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor MP and Leader of The Nationals Senator Matt Canavan. The breakfast will take place next week, Wednesday July 29, at ‘The Clubhouse’ Hervey Bay Golf Club for small business owners, tourism operators…
Live fire, sleeping under the stars, protecting a naval base and putting Australia’s defence capabilities to the test. The Federal Member for Hinkler, David Batt MP, has spent three days getting a true taste of what life is like for those who serve in the Australian Defence Force. A former police officer and current member…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP will resume his ‘Straight off the Batt’ mobile office tour next week. The upcoming run will include visits to River Heads, Toogoom, Burrum Heads, Aldershot, Howard and Buxton. Mr Batt said Parliament’s winter recess provides the perfect opportunity to meet directly with locals across the vast electorate. “It’s a…
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Sutton, Jaide Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:40): I rise today to congratulate an outstanding young person from the Hinkler electorate, Jaide Sutton, who has been named the Australian parliament’s 2026 Yarning Competition winner in the years 7 and 8 category. Jade is currently in year 7 at Kepnock State High School,…
CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Community Services Hinkler Electorate: Community Events Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (09:48): Earlier this year, here in parliament, I joined the calls for more support to be delivered for neighbourhood centres. In regional Australia in electorates like Hinkler, neighbourhood centres are an essential service, the heart of our communities. They foster…
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