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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling on the Albanese Labor Government to reverse the decision to slash disaster recovery funding to Queensland. Under the current Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Commonwealth may fund up to 75 per cent of the assistance available to individuals and communities. The new proposal is to…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has held meetings with local canegrowers and millers as he urges the sector to complete the Federal Government’s Sugar Code of Conduct review survey. Mr Batt said the Sugar Code was introduced by the former Coalition Government to protect growers from unequal bargaining power and ensure fair…
The Coalition will introduce legislation to restore human decision-making in the aged care assessment process to fix a glaring failure in Labor’s aged care reforms. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has told Parliament that elderly Hinkler residents deserve a fair go. “Hundreds in Hinkler are on waiting lists to enter the aged-care…
BILLS Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 Second Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (21:29): I rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026. I look at this through the eyes of the great people of…
GRIEVANCE DEBATE Hinkler Electorate: Aged Care Budget Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (12:53): A hospice delivers a special kind of care: end of life care. A hospice provides an environment that feels like home with a focus on dignity, comfort and compassion. This is something everyone deserves. But today I deliver deeply concerning news to…
While it’s deeply concerning that the Fraser Coast Hospice is entering administration, I am extremely heartened to see the immense community support fighting for its future. I have heard many stories from local families who have directly benefited from the Hospice since its inception in October 2021. The Hospice has provided a home-like environment focused…
Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (09:54): Health remains a key challenge facing regional Australia. My electorate of Hinkler is the nation’s top spot for the number of people living with one or more long-term health conditions. For the past two years, we’ve been blessed to have one of our very own local GPS in the…
BILLS Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027 Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027 Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027 Second Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (19:05): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027. Labor’s budget of broken promises and higher taxes destroys any concept of a fair go for the people…
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Budget Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:45): I’m extremely grateful that game 1 of State of Origin is being played tonight, because, for many in my league-loving electorate of Hinkler, the brief distraction from Labor’s budget of broken promises will be welcome. Phone calls and emails have been coming in thick and…
Key Points: Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry survey can be accessed here: Sugar Code of Conduct Review Survey The Federal Government review is examining whether the Sugar Code should remain unchanged, be amended, or allowed to lapse when it sunsets in 2027. Queensland Federal…
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