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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is taking the pulse of local small businesses. Mr Batt today launched a short survey to better understand exactly what challenges businesses are facing. “From rising electricity and fuel costs to higher rents and increasing red tape, many local businesses are being pushed to the limit. At…
The Coalition has announced the appointment of Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien as Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said men and boys were facing real challenges in all aspects of life, such as health, family law, education and the workforce, but too often these issues go…
The Coalition will more than double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and deliver at least 1 billion litres of new storage through an $800 million Australian Fuel Security Facility, building long-term resilience against future supply shocks in Hinkler. Under the plan, the threshold amount of fuel held by industry in Australia’s fuel reserves…
A Coalition Government will restore integrity, fairness and public confidence in Australia’s migration system, announcing the first instalment of its comprehensive plan to put Australian values back at the heart of immigration policy. This initial package forms part of the Coalition’s Australian Values Migration Plan, with further measures to be developed and announced throughout the…
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Hinkler Electorate: Tourism Industry Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Services Hinkler Electorate: Schools Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (10:23): Consumer confidence has now fallen to its lowest since records began. Regional areas like Hinkler need urgent support for the tourism and local business sector. In the aftermath of devastating floods and…
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Fuel Security Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (15:13): My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Taxi operators in my electorate of Hinkler are questioning whether the government can guarantee reliable diesel supplies to keep wheelchair-accessible taxis on the road. Minister, how did the government allow the fuel crisis…
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…
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