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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has spoken in Parliament to oppose Labor’s rushed gun law reform. “We don’t have a gun problem we have a radical Islam problem,” Mr Batt said. The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday morning, without amendment,…
BILL Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 First Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (10:08): I rise to speak against the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026. We need to do better and what is right. We owe it to those who lost their lives…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has delivered a condolence speech to Parliament on behalf of Hinkler residents. Parliament was recalled early for MP’s to honour the victims of the Bondi terror attack. “I share our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the 15 innocent lives lost at Bondi,” Mr Batt told…
CONDOLENCES House of Reps Sunday 14 December 2025 at Bondi started out as a typical Aussie summer’s evening at the beach—an evening filled with fellowship, friends and community; a celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, a festival of love—but it turned into a day which our nation will remember as one of darkness…
What’s the one symbol for mateship, freedom, and a fair go for all? The Australian flag. Our flag represents a story of service, sacrifice, and the freedoms we share. It’s an expression of our identity and pride. This week I’ve joined my Parliamentary colleagues to launch the ‘Proud of our Flag’ campaign in the lead…
The Coalition welcome the establishment of a Commonwealth Royal Commission because it is the right thing to do. After weeks of pressure and outrage from community, sporting, business and religious leaders, as well as security and legal experts, the Prime Minister agreed. Federal Member for Hinkler, David Batt MP has said this is about the…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has announced Hinkler community groups, organisations and sporting clubs will receive much needed funds under the Federal Volunteer Grants Program. Mr Batt said a total of 40 grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will deliver wide ranging cost relief directly assisting volunteers. “This is wonderful news ahead…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt and the State Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett are continuing to go local first in a final festive-season push for locals to shop, taste, create and explore Local First to support the small businesses, producers, and operators that keep the region thriving. Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt said small…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism Kevin Hogan MP have hosted two days of round table meetings with leaders of the local tourism and agricultural sector. “It’s fantastic to be able to bring the Nationals Deputy Leader to the Hinkler region this week and meet…
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS House of Reps With their final exams now complete, I’d like to congratulate the graduating class of 2025. It’s been a privilege to attend school awards nights and ceremonies across my electorate of Hinkler, celebrating milestones, acknowledging successes and shaking hands with impressive young leaders. My message to our year 12 students…
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